Social Justice

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.

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.

The Urban League of Louisiana's 2026 Empowerment & Policy Conference -- Declaration: Equity, Innovation & Black Futures is a statewide convening of leaders, advocates, innovators, policymakers, entreprenuers, and community voices committed to building a Louisiana where Black people and communities have the opportunity, resources and power to thrive. Grounded in the theme, From Policy to Promise to Power, Declaration, moves beyond conversation to examine the policies, investments, innnovations, and partnerships required to advance economic opportunity, protect civil rights, strengthen communities and shape a more equitable future for Louisiana. Through dynamic main-stage conversations, thought-provoking panels, and opportunities for connection and action, the conference will explore four interconnected pathways to progress: The Right To Live Well & Thrive; The Right To Earn, Own & Prosper; The Right To Participate & Be Protected; and The Right To Tell Our Story & Advocate. Together, these conversations will confront the barriers that continue to limit opportunity while elevating solutions capable of producing measurable and lasting change. At a consequential moment for Louisiana and the nation, Declaration is both a convening and a call to action to turn ideas into policy, policy into progress and progress into lasting power for the people and communities we serve. […]