Master Your Card: Taxes and Benefits for Gig and Freelance Workers

Gig and Freelance workers account for about 30% of the US workforce and are an integral part of the economy. Covid-19 accelerated the growth of this segment. The flexibility and freedom enjoyed by independent workers offers work-life balance, but can also come with uncertainties. Gig and freelance workers are invited to join the Urban League […]

Apply for ULEAD

The ULEAD (Urban Leaders for Equity and Diversity) Leadership Academy is a leading training academy for advocates interested in learning how to effectively navigate and positively impact the educational landscape for communities of color in New Orleans. ULEAD provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn how to engage in developing and sustaining a quality […]

Nominate a Leader for ULEAD

The ULEAD (Urban Leaders for Equity and Diversity) Leadership Academy is a leading training academy for advocates interested in learning how to effectively navigate and positively impact the educational landscape for communities of color in New Orleans. ULEAD provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn how to engage in developing and sustaining a quality […]

2023 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)

Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA

Please note that this is a multiple-day training series and cannot be split. Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way! Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed to ensure your […]

Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs – 5 Session Series

Sankofa Community Center 5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA

oin the Urban League of Louisiana for the “Financial Empowerment Series for Entrepreneurs”, Tuesdays, January 10 – February 9th, 6:00pm-8:30pm. New and early stage entrepreneurs have an opportunity to leverage small business ownership as a pathway to economic independence and resilience. To get started on the right path to financial empowerment, it is critical that […]

Get DBE Certified!: Understanding the LA Unified Certification Program

Please register for "Louisiana Unified Certification Program: Get DBE Certified!" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5106720665856397913 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Join the Urban League of Louisiana on Wednesday, January 11, 10:00am-11:30am, to learn more about how to get LAUCP DBE certified! During this session, participants will learn […]

Women & Wealth: The Road to Financial Independence and Resilience

Natural disasters, health crisis, and other unforeseen events can have immediate and long-term impacts on your personal finances. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that women business owners not lose sight of the need to effectively plan for the financial future that they desire. Women entrepreneurs must become strategic and take deliberate action to […]

Opportunities Outlook 2023 for DBE Contractors

Regional Transportation Management Center 10 Veterans Boulevard, New Orleans, LA

Working on your 2023 business development plan? Join us for Opportunities Outlook 2023 to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities! The Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center will host "Opportunities Outlook 2023" for DBE Contractors on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at the Regional Transportation Management Center, 10 Veterans Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. This […]

Louisiana Black Leadership Forum

AT&T Forum 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Each year political, business and civic leaders from across Louisiana descend on Washington, D.C. to celebrate with the Mystick Krewe of Louisiana during D.C. Mardi Gras. This weekend of networking and culture presents a unique opportunity for black leaders across our state to engage and strengthen coalitions that uplift our community and strengthen our state. […]

Black Restaurant Accelerator Program – S1: Growth Tactics in Food Service

Please register for "Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Series - S1: Growth Tactics for Food Service Operators" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7011202348509721175 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar Join the Urban League of Louisiana for a special 3-part entrepreneurial education series for food service operators looking to grow and […]