The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and our President & CEO, Judson Robinson III, join the National Urban League in commending the U.S. Justice Department’s indictment of the former Memphis Police officers involved in the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in January. Tyre Nichols’ life mattered, and his memory will continue to drive our commitment […]
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Houston Area Urban League Lawsuit Challenging S.B.1 Heard in Federal Court
[San Antonio, Texas] – Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas began the first day of trial in a case challenging S.B. 1, a Texas law that targets voting access. The case is comprised of five lawsuits, including Houston Area Urban League v. Abbott which was filed in 2021 by […]
Houston Area Urban League Stands Firm: Condemning Hate and Uniting Against Division Following Tragic Hate Shooting
Uniting Against Racism and Hate: Houston Area Urban League Mourns Tragic Dollar General Shooting Amidst Ongoing Fight for Inclusivity and Equality in Houston We condemn racism, hate, and those that stir these pools of intolerance and division. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time as we mourn the […]
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT AND CEO UNVEILS NEW PHASE OF ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN 20TH ANNIVERSARY STATE OF THE URBAN LEAGUE ADDRESS
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today introduced a new phase of advocacy and activism – Empowerment 2.0 – that builds upon the five-part Empowerment Agenda he unveiled in his first State of the Urban League address 20 years ago.
THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HOSTS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAY EXPO AS IT WRAPS ITS 4-DAY CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON
On the final day of its 4-day conference, the National Urban League will host thousands of families during its annual Community and Family Day Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center. On Saturday, July 29th, the day will start with a ribbon cutting and press event at 9:30 am and doors to the Expo […]
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON FEATURES CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP AND U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA AMONG KEY SPEAKERS DURING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, hundreds gathered as prominent civil rights and political leaders addressed attendees during this year’s Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon at the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON FEATURES CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP AND U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA AMONG KEY SPEAKERS DURING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, hundreds gathered as prominent civil rights and political leaders addressed attendees during this year’s Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon at the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
EMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER WILL PACKER, MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER AMONG THOSE HONORED DURING WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. GALA AT NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Tonight, attendees gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center as Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, honored notable changemakers at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala during the organization’s national conference.
THOUSANDS OF HOUSTON FAMILIES ATTEND NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAY EXPO ON THE FINAL DAY OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Judson Robinson III, President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, and Mayor Sylvester Turner welcome Houston area families to the National Urban League’s Community and Family Day Expo on the final day of its 4-day conference:
EMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER WILL PACKER AND MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER AMONG THOSE HONORED DURING WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. GALA AT NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Tonight, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League will honor special guests during the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala.
GOSPEL SINGER AND SONGWRITER YOLANDA ADAMS AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE SENFRONIA THOMPSON AMONG THOSE HONORED AT THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S WOMEN OF POWER AWARDS LUNCHEON
Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, and Michelle Miller, National Correspondent, CBS News; Co-Host of “CBS This Morning: Saturday”, will honor special guests during this year’s Women of Power Awards Luncheon during the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S 2023 STATE OF THE URBAN LEAGUE: OPENING PLENARY – HOUSTON, TX
he National Urban League is pleased to announce the opening plenary session of the highly anticipated 2023 National Urban League Annual Conference, scheduled for Thursday, July 27. The event will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, located on the 2nd Floor, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LEGACY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON FEATURES CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP AND U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA AMONG KEY SPEAKERS DURING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, hundreds will gather as prominent civil rights and political leaders address attendees during this year’s Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon at the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO RALLY ON CIVIL RIGHTS, GUN SAFETY, WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AS NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE KICKS OFF 2023 CONFERENCE IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
On the heels of recent life altering decisions handed down by the Supreme Court and a looming Presidential election, the National Urban League will launch its 2023 Conference with a rally centered on the nation’s most pressing issues including civil rights, gun safety, women’s rights, and economic justice.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HOSTS PREMIERE SCREENING OF GUMBO COALITION DOCUMENTARY
The National Urban League will host a red carpet premiere of the acclaimed documentary feature film, Gumbo Coalition, on Wednesday, July 26, at 6pm at Houston’s Cullen Theater at the Wortham Theater Center.