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/

Deadline to request a mail-in (absentee) ballot

Applications can be sent to the registrar of voters by mail, fax, hand delivery, or electronically through the secretary of state’s website at GeauxVote.com by October 30th. Online Application: You may request an absentee by mail ballot by logging in to the Louisiana Voter Portal and following these steps: Click the “Search By Voter” button. Type in your First Name, Last Name and Zip Code or Birth Month and Year and then click the “Submit” button; Click the “Request Absentee Ballot” link found under the Quick Links heading; and Complete requested information and submit. Need help? View: Video for Completing Absentee by Mail Ballot

Urban League Wake Up Geaux Vote Phone Bank

The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter mobilization phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in reminding residents across Louisiana to vote on election day! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334980/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on November 2nd. 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. Training is available. Register for a training session at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/335773/

ELECTION DAY!

Q: I am registered, but I’m not sure where my polling location is. A: Some polling locations may change due to the pandemic. Find your polling location at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin Q: I can’t wait to vote, but I’m not sure what will be on the ballot. Can I see it ahead of time so that I can be prepared? A: Yes! You can view your sample ballot for your precinct at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin Q: I know we’re voting for the next President in November, but what else are we voting for? A: The November 3, 2020 presidential election is a statewide federal election for president, but it also includes congressional, state, and local office races, propositions, and seven constitutional amendments. Be sure you know what’s on your ballot at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin

Lake Charles Bus to the Polls

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign, a statewide, non-partisan voter education and mobilization initiative, and will take to the streets of Lake Charles on Election Day to bus residents to the polls for free. Urban League of Louisiana is offering the free bus rides from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 3rd, and will pick up residents at the three following locations in the order listed: First Stop Old Triplett’s Parking Lot 2118 Moeling St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Second Stop New Covenant Faith Baptist Church 2233 12th St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Third Stop Prien Lake Mall Parking Lot (behind JCPenny) NE Corner; W. Hale and Ernest St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 The bus will then drop off residents at the following two polling locations: Eastwood United Pentecostal 2501 Opelousas St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Lake Charles Civic Center 900 N Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 The bus will leave from the Old Triplett’s Parking Lot at the top of every hour, visit each pick-up location, drop off at the polls and return to Tripplett’s at every hour on the hour. To abide by safety and social distancing protocols, a […]

Veterans Small Business Resources Summit

The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2020 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (November 2-6). This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 6, 10:00am-12:00pm, and will be hosted online. During this event, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veterans and their spouses to start and grow their businesses. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP Louisiana, and hosted in association with the Small Business Administration, Louisiana District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development.  The Urban League of Louisiana is proud to announce Joey Strickland, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as our special guest speaker. Joey Strickland was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor John Bel Edwards on Jan. 13, 2016. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing five Veterans Homes, four State Veterans Cemeteries, the department’s Parish Service Offices, the Administrative, Contact Assistance, and Claims Divisions, the Military Family Assistance Fund, the Veterans Honor Medal Program, and […]