By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 1
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Ashe Cultural Ars Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70113
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
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashe Cultural Ars Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70113
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
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center, 7900 Stroelitz St., New Orleans, LA, 70125
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

2025 Empowerment & Policy Conference
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
The Urban League of Louisiana’s Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala takes place October 28–29, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center!
This year’s theme, “UNITE: A call for Louisiana to close divides and build pathways to shared prosperity, justice, and opportunity,” will bring together community members, civic leaders, advocates, and experts for one of the state’s most impactful convenings.
This year’s offerings include:
-Four dynamic tracks:
Health Equity · Wealth Generation · Civil Rights · Authors & Advocacy
-Special Youth Symposium empowering the next generation of leaders
-Nationally recognized voices, Statewide leaders, and Local experts
Empowerment & Policy Conference:
Tuesday, October 28 – Wednesday, October 29
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
View the full schedule
Register HERE for free.

2025 Annual Gala
2025-10-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
The Urban League of Louisiana’s Annual Gala, takes place October 30, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center!
The Annual Gala will be an inspiring celebration of leadership, legacy, and impact that honors those driving lasting change in our communities.
Annual Gala
Thursday, October 30
6:00 p.m. – VIP Reception
7:00 p.m. – Gala
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Great Hall)
View the honorees here.
Register HERE.
