LOUISIANA REDISTRICTING

The Urban League of Louisiana invites you to learn about the importance of this critical process and ways that you can be involved.

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WAKE UP GEAUX VOTE!

Get ready for the upcoming Fall elections this November!

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Justice for Ronald Greene Petition Sent!

When one voice multiples into an entire chorus crying out for justice, the results are LOUD! More than 27,000 voices from all over the world joined with us to speak up for Ronald Greene. Your friends and neighbors in 170 countries took a stand by adding their signatures along with you. Thank you for making an impact. Thank you for raising visibility by sharing with others. Thank you for being a part of a global movement demanding justice in the face of police brutality.

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ABOUT

The Urban League of Louisiana Center for Policy and Social Justice is essential to the mission of securing parity and civil rights and closely aligns with the work of the Center for Workforce and Economic Development and the Center for Education and Youth Development.
 
This Center implements strategies and initiatives that increase equity and improve quality of life for African American communities and other communities of color across Louisiana. The work of this Center includes the Urban League’s annual policy cycle featuring a statewide listening tour, policy conference, and policy work groups; Wake Up Geaux Vote; the production of education equity reports; health equity initiatives; criminal justice reform efforts; and a legislative agenda during the Louisiana legislative session.

FEATURED INITIATIVES

SEE CHANGE COLLECTIVE

SEE CHANGE COLLECTIVE

SEE CHANGE is a data-driven, community-oriented and outcomes-focused initiative committed to identifying policy and practice solutions to close the racial wealth gap in the Greater New Orleans region.

 

REDISTRICTING LOUISIANA

REDISTRICTING LOUISIANA

The Urban League of Louisiana invites you to learn about the importance of this critical process and ways that you can be involved.

WAKE UP GEAUX VOTE

WAKE UP GEAUX VOTE

The Urban League of Louisiana’s non-partisan statewide voter education and mobilization effort is activated every election cycle to register new voters, to provide relevant election updates and information about real-time ballot initiatives and candidates, and to get people to the polls.

EMPOWERMENT AND POLICY CONFERENCE

EMPOWERMENT AND POLICY CONFERENCE

The Empowerment and Policy Conference, powered by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA), is a statewide convening designed to examine systems, influence policy decisions and enact changes that will positively impact the African American community in Louisiana.

RACIAL EQUITY PROCESS

RACIAL EQUITY PROCESS

Whether your organization is at the beginning of your journey to advance racial equity or steadily advancing towards your equity goals, the Urban League of Louisiana process will strengthen your organization’s current efforts and build permanent infrastructure to practice racial equity all the time.

COVID VACCINE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

COVID VACCINE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

We inform. You Act. We are committed to keeping our communities informed and providing trusted resources regarding the Covid-19 Vaccine. As the Chief Medical Officer for your household, we understand how vital it is for you to know all the facts and information that will help you make the best decisions regarding your family.

OUR 2022 POLICY PRIORITIES

The Urban League of Louisiana developed its Policy Agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session by listening to residents across the state of Louisiana through statewide events. The policy priorities are organized by the areas most frequently mentioned and prioritized by African Americans during these events and are also cornerstones to the Urban League’s mission and work including: Voter Education & Engagement, Criminal Justice Reform, Education Equity, Health Equity, Workforce & Economic Development and more.

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POLICY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS

Urban League of Louisiana applauds U.S. Department of Justice for its investigation into Louisiana Department of Corrections Practice of routinely confining individuals beyond their release date, renews calls for criminal justice reform

Issued: January 25, 2023 The Urban League of Louisiana commends Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division for their investigative work into the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections which...
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Urban League of Louisiana Applauds Union Parish District Attorney John Belton, Grand Jury on Indictment of Five Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers in Death of Ronald Greene, Pledges Continued Advocacy for Systemic Reform of Policing in Louisiana

Issued: December 16, 2022 The Urban League of Louisiana commends Union Parish District Attorney John Belton and the Grand Jury for its decision to indict five of the law enforcement officers involved in the death of Ronald Greene on May 10, 2019. We especially applaud...
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Urban League of Louisiana leaders return to Wallace, LA, joins community to oppose Greenfield Grain Terminal Project for Environmental Harm, call on supporters to sign petition

On June 29, Urban League of Louisiana President & CEO Judy Reese Morse, Vice President for Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Development Tyronne Walker, and Advocacy Director John West joined National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial for a discussion...
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Urban League of Louisiana applauds decision by Department of Justice to fulfill our request for a civil rights investigation into the pattern or practice of the Louisiana State Police

URBAN LEAGUE OF LOUISIANA APPLAUDS DECISION BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO FULFILL OUR REQUEST FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATION INTO THE PATTERN OR PRACTICE OF THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE FOR ALLEGATIONS OF RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES Issued: June 9, 2022 Today – The...
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Justice for Ronald Greene – September 24, 2021 Update

On Wednesday we delivered the Justice for Ronald Greene petition to decision makers US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Governor John Bel Edwards, LA States Attorney General Jeff Landry, and LA State Police Colonel Lamar Davis calling for justice for Ronald Greene....
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Urban League of Louisiana Releases Statement on Federal Indictment of Former Louisiana State Police Trooper

We applaud the Department of Justice regarding today’s indictment of Jacob Brown, former Louisiana State Police trooper, for the 2019 beating of Aaron Bowman following a traffic stop. Much like the case involving Ronald Greene, a deeper investigation followed the...
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Justice for Ronald Greene – September 10, 2021 Update

IN THE NEWS  State Police takes no action against trooper who lied about Ronald Greene body cam footage (September 7, 2021/WBRZ) EXCERPT - The highest ranking state trooper on scene the night Ronald Greene died two years ago received no discipline and no action was...
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Justice for Ronald Greene – August 20, 2021 Update

Demands for justice for Ronald Greene and accountability for the troopers involved have been consistent and loud. Our weekly updates capture the continued calls for action and key news as it develops.   As we await the findings that federal prosecutors are preparing...
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Justice for Ronald Greene – August 13, 2021 Update

IN THE NEWS  Judge to determine how much to keep hidden from Louisiana trooper's file in Ronald Greene case (August 11, 2021/The Advocate) EXCERPT - A Baton Rouge judge overruled a request for additional time and told lawyers for the Louisiana State Police that he...
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Justice for Ronald Greene – August 4, 2021 Update

Today, as we read the most recent AP report on the ongoing investigation into the murder and cover up surrounding the death of Ronald Greene, we were encouraged to learn that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Louisiana State Police leaders obstructed...
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