Our Kids, Their Future

An in-depth virtual conversation with Community Leaders surrounding better health outcomes for future generations. Text "Future" to 225-424-7097 to register!

DEADLINE TO BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS!

The Census will directly impact our communities every day for the next ten years – it determines the allocation of nearly 7 Billion dollars a year for federal programs that serve children, communities, and families, and it determines our congressional districts and number of representatives, directly impacting our power and access to fair representation. Fill out your census at my2020census.gov!

OPSB Candidate Forum on Educational Equity: Districts 1 & 2

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Night One: Districts 1 & 2 Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6611869602730995727

OPSB Candidate Forum on Educational Equity: Districts 3, 4, & 5

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6601750797220636431

OPSB Candidate Forum on Educational Equity: Districts 6 & 7

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3663990967733389071

Urban League Voter Registration Phone Bank

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter registration phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana are registered to vote! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334670/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 12th. Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Sign up for a training after you sign up to phone bank: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334823/

#LRM-Local Races Matter: A Louisiana Down Ballot Forum

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Most people are aware that we will be voting for the next President of the United States on November 3, but just as important are the down-ballot races – those that will impact local policies that affect you, your family, and your future directly. This will be a lively conversation featuring experts from across the state who will be discussing key races statewide, the seven statewide amendments, and will look at the responsibilities of different elected positions. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IfC30JW7S6uwwEFNv8SUYQ

Free Mask Giveaway (New Orleans)

Urban League of Louisiana HQ 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor's mandate.

Urban League Early Voting Phone Bank

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting an early voting phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana know they can vote early! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334802/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 20th. Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Early vote phone bank training is available. You can register for a training at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334897/