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About Us Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforst of its local affiliates. For more information click here. The mission of the Houston Area Urban League is to enable African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The Houston Area Urban League (The League) was founded in 1968 by a group of business professionals. Its leaders have included: Quentin Mease, Leo Linbeck, Judson Robinson, Sr., Gerald Hines, C. G. Hardy, J. J. Susberry, Mrs. Clarence Higgins, Carl Walker, James Middleton and Attorney Aloysius M. Wickliff. Since then the Houston Area Urban League has been a voice for disadvantaged people of all races and has a long and distinguished record as an agency that offers tangible, lasting benefits to all members of the community without regard to age, sex, race, physical limitations or ethnic background. Local agency directions and policy are set by a 40-member Board of Directors chaired by Ms. Barbara L. Seymour. Program services are provided by a 50+-member staff, over 500 volunteers, and an ever-growing membership dedicated to the League.
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