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  • Virtual Conversation on New Social Studies Standards

    Education advocates, parents, students, educators, Louisiana residents who care about education equity – this conversation is for you! The Louisiana Department of Education is in the process of receiving public comment on new Louisiana Social Studies Standards. This virtual conversation will help you make sense of the new standards, understand why they are important, and help you prepare to offer your own public comment. What do the standards mean for our students? Why do we keep hearing about Critical Race Theory in relation to the new standards? There is a lot to unpack – so don’t miss it! The virtual conversation will feature a panel of education leaders including: Dr. Rashida Govan, Executive Director, New Orleans Youth Alliance Ciara Hart, 8th grade History Teacher and Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, Kenilworth Science and Technology School Jaleesa Jones, M.Ed., East Baton Rouge Parish School System District-Wide Literacy Specialist Tiffanye McCoy-Thomas, Ph.D., District Curriculum Supervisor - Social Studies, East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Social Studies Curriculum Writer, LDOE Rep. Tammy Phelps, Louisiana House of Representative, District 03 Dr. Allisyn L. Swift, Associate Director, Equity in Schools, Beloved Community Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkBAT0pqRP-zvtlEmbquZw

  • The Road To Fair Maps

    Join the ACLU of Louisiana and our partners for a night of nourishment, inspiration, and connection. Together, we will prepare to make our voices heard at the legislature's redistricting public hearing at Southern University on Tuesday, November 16 at 6pm CT. This event is hosted in partnership with Black Voters Matter, E Pluribus Unum, MetroMorphosis, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, Southern University Law Center's Vulnerable Communities & Peoples Initiative, and Urban League of Louisiana. If you have any questions please contact Maggy Baccinelli at mbaccinelli@laaclu.org. Register at https://action.aclu.org/webform/la-road-to-fair-maps-baton-rouge

  • 2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference

    Registration is now open for the 2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference! The conference is virtual and FREE to attend, but space will be limited. Join us on March 16 & 17 as we explore this year's theme: Equitable Sustainability: Building Louisiana's Infrastructure Beyond Roads and Bridges. The annual Empowerment and Policy Conference is a statewide convening designed to examine systems, influence policy decisions and enact changes that will positively impact the African American and other communities. Register here. For more information, visit urbanleaguela.org/polcon2022

  • 2023 Empowerment & Policy Conference

    Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States

    RSVP and learn more at https://boundless.urbanleaguela.org/ The conference is FREE to attend, but space will be limited.

  • By The People: Council Seat A

    Loyola University Nunemaker Hall 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-a-debate-tickets-1538389758179

  • By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 2

    McDonogh 35 High School 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-council-at-large-division-2-debate-tickets-1538515965669

  • By The People: Council Seat C

    L.B. Landry High School – Auditorium 1200 L B Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-c-debate-tickets-1538532364719

  • By The People: Council Seat D

    Dillard University – Georges Auditorium 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-d-debate-tickets-1538558502899

  • By The People: Council Seat E

    Franklin Avenue Baptist Church 8282 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-e-debate-tickets-1538571411509

  • By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 1

    Ashe Cultural Ars Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-at-large-division-1-debate-tickets-1538573698349

  • By The People: Orleans Parish Assessor

    Ashe Cultural Ars Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-assessors-debate-tickets-1538578683259

  • By The People: Mayoral Debate

    Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center 7900 Stroelitz St., New Orleans, LA

    The “By The People” Debate Series, a dynamic, community-powered platform uplifting the voices, needs, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-mayoral-debate-tickets-1538585202759