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For 85 years, Urban League of Louisiana has supported African Americans and other underserved communities in their pursuit of economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

“Our course must be, now and always, for the principles of our Democratic government. As we fight to protect America from without, we must also fight to protect it and ourselves from within – we must fight to make democracy work for all people, regardless of race, creed, or color. For the latter fight we will be hated and lied about, we will be threatened and maybe… yes that too. But we cannot become intimidated…”

Clarence Laws, Founding Executive Secretary
July 1941

We Proudly Celebrate

Unwavering Resolve

An unwavering resolve to ensure quality education, access to information, employment opportunities, entrepreneurial and economic inclusion, and shared dignity under the law.

Collaborative Ecosystem

A collaborative ecosystem of dedicated leaders, partnering organizations, and passionate citizens that give voice to the voiceless and stand in the gap for those facing disparities and injustice.

Indelible Legacy

An indelible legacy of activists and allies who bravely challenged systems, overcame barriers, and ignited change that would empower communities for generations.

Small Business Growth

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Social Justice Advocacy

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Leadership Development

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Workforce Creation

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Youth Development

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Our Work Continues

Small Business Growth

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Social Justice Advocacy

Implementing strategies and initiatives that help secure parity and civil rights to improve the quality of life for African American communities and other communities of color.

Business Growth

Deploying programs and services to women and minority entrepreneurs that wish to create and grow scalable, profitable, and sustainable business ventures.

Workforce Partnerships

Equipping individuals with the tools needed to attain relevant skills and high-wage occupations that lead to self-sufficiency and wealth.

Health Equity

Centering community feedback and needs to create accessible health and wellness opportunities while addressing the connection to other social determinants of health.

Leadership Development

Preparing the next generation of social change leaders through service, civic engagement, and personal and professional development.

Education Equity

Removing barriers to high academic achievement by ensuring the creation of systems of opportunity by which all students have the resources to reach their fullest potential.

“We are the inheritors of a storied legacy formed through vision, struggle, intelligence, and perseverance. Today, Urban League of Louisiana resolves to help advance black and other underserved communities throughout our state with the integrity, fight and determination that would make all of our forebearers of the movement proud.”

Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO

Recent Impact Snapshot

Social Justice Advocacy

27,000

signatures received for Justice for Ronald Greene petition

Business Growth

$73.5 Million

in contracts secured by supported minority businesses

Workforce Partnerships

4,398

adult and youth
career seekers served

Health Equity

1,932

health screenings provided
at BIG Health Event

Leadership Development

1,483

future leaders
engaged

Education Equity

66,850+

parents and students served through educational programs

Youth Development

7,781

community members served/engaged by Urban League’s Parent Information Center

Leadership Development

12

partner organizations supporting the Young Professionals initiative

Workforce Creation

304

individuals completed various digital skills trainings

Social Justice Advocacy

96

strategies and activities developed to begin closing the Racial Wealth Gap for Black, Hispanic and Latino residents

Youth Development

400

students received school supply kits and backpacks

Small Business Growth

3,781

business counseling hours

Upcoming Events

Empowerment & Policy Conference

Date: September 7 - 8, 2023
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

85th Anniversary Gala

Date: September 9, 2023
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

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