L.A. Urban League Appoints Cynthia M. Heard as Chief Operating Officer
January 19, 2023
Cynthia Mitchell Heard, a highly respected leader in nonprofit, has joined the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Los Angeles Urban League
Mothers In Action’s Thanksgiving Feed Celebrates 27 Years
December 8, 2022
On Thursday, November 24, Mothers In Action (MIA) and Ward EDC celebrated 27 years of service with sending Thanksgiving dinners out to the Greater Los Angeles area from Ward Villas Senior Complex.
Mothers In Action’s Thanksgiving Feed Celebrates 27 Years
December 1, 2022
On Thursday, November 24, Mothers In Action (MIA) and Ward EDC celebrated 27 years of service with sending Thanksgiving dinners out to the Greater Los Angeles area from Ward Villas Senior Complex.
L.A. Urban League Holds Graduation Ceremony for UCLA Medical Assistant Program
October 27, 2022
The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) recently held its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Assistant Program graduation ceremony. Eight students graduated from the program this year, which was a 400% increase from last year’s graduations.
L.A. Urban League to Honor Rev. James Lawson
June 26, 2022
Legendary civil rights leader James Lawson will receive the Centennial Award at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala sponsored by the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) on Thursday, June 30, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Rose Bowl Operating Company Board Announces New Leadership
March 2, 2022
Earlier this fall, the Rose Bowl Operating Company selected its new executive leadership for its volunteer-driven Rose Bowl Operating Company Board of Directors.
National Urban League Honors Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Karen Bass with Community of Champions Award
February 9, 2022
The National Urban League and the Los Angeles Urban League will honor civil rights activist and media entrepreneur Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., sports legend, entrepreneur and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Los Angeles mayoral candidate and U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass at their Community of Champions Luncheon on Friday, February 11.
Bank of America Awards $11 Million to Los Angeles Nonprofits in 2021
January 20, 2022
As part of its commitment to strengthening communities by addressing critical needs that help advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America has awarded $11 million to 174 local nonprofits across greater Los Angeles last year.
Mothers In Action Spreads Christmas Joy Throughout South L.A.
December 23, 2021
Mothers In Action gave toys and gift cards to more than 450 young people in South L.A. through its Angel Tree Christmas Project. Also, three daycare facilities, several families and 100 homeless individuals received a range of much-needed supplies.
Los Angeles Urban League and UCLA Medical Assistant Program Celebrate Students Graduating with National Certifications
November 4, 2021
The Los Angeles Urban League and UCLA Medical Assistant Program are intentional on advocating and advancing health equality. The program’s goal is not only to graduate students to work in healthcare, but also to give them a voice to speak on behalf of patients, especially those who look like them. Diversity and advocacy are important and are part of the training the students receive in the program. The importance of MA 3 graduates to confidently speak on behalf of patients is one of the services they provide to the community. Many alumni from the program have gone on to do exciting things in healthcare.
Celebration of Life: Ruth Jean Davis
November 4, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the sudden transition of Ruth Jean Davis on October 17, 2021.
Wells Fargo Pledges One Million Dollars to Support the Los Angeles Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship
October 28, 2021
The Hot and Cool Café, located in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, was recently the venue for a well-attended press conference where Wells Fargo announced a $1 Million Dollars investment in the Los Angeles Urban League, the 100-year-old highly respected civil-rights and economic empowerment organization.
LAUL & PEDC Team Up for Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program
June 10, 2021
Legendary Banker and Philanthropist Darrel Brown and expert Tax Accountant and Real Estate specialist David Murphy are featured speakers for the Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program
SALUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN NONPROFITS
May 27, 2021
Several South Los Angeles nonprofits and their top executives were recognized at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. The awards honor individual organizations and leaders whose focus is to improve the communities they serve. Finalists and winners and were recognized during the L.A. Business Journal virtual event in early May.
Urban League Hosts ‘100 Years of Black History in L.A.’
March 4, 2021
Achieving a century of progress is not easy, but the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) defied the odds by celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1921, the heralded organization has made a huge impact for the last 10 decades by promoting business opportunities, training and development and coalition building on behalf of African Americans.