The National Urban League Conference, held in Houston for the first time in 24 years, will explore challenges of systemic racism, discrimination and barriers of the current social and economic landscape. VIEW ARTICLE
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NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE WILL ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES, MILLIONS IN ECONOMIC IMPACT TO HOUSTON
HOUSTON (February 14, 2023) – The 2023 National Urban League Conference, returning to Houston after 24 years, will attract thousands of the nation’s most forward-thinking community and business leaders for four days of world-class speakers, informative workshops, dynamic entertainment, and networking events.
The National Urban League’s Annual Conference is Coming to Houston This Summer
The National Urban League‘s annual conference will come to Houston this year for the first time in more than two decades, officials announced Tuesday. The conference will run July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. It will include a family day, health screenings, legal counseling clinics, a career fair and — potentially — a visit […]
HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Like our National office, The Houston Area Urban League is encouraged by the President’s remarks during last night’s State of the Union Address. Advocacy on the local level for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act directly impacts marginalized communities within the Greater Houston Area. We remain […]
“SICKENED” BY FOOTAGE OF TYRE NICHOLS BRUTAL BEATING, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL SAYS A DRASTIC CULTURE SHIFT MUST ACCOMPANY POLICE REFORMS
The savage beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis Police Officers is deplorable, infuriating, and extremely disappointing. I can’t believe a reckless driving traffic stop could escalate to such a devastating and, life-changing ending for Mr. Nichols and his family. I am heartbroken that five Officers of the law […]
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $4.2M Transformational Gift to Houston Area Urban League
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandi Ledet 713-393-8783 | bledet@haul.org TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT FROM PHILANTHROPIST MACKENZIE SCOTT WILL ALLOW HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE TO DRAMATICALLY EXPAND AND ENHANCE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS HOUSTON, TX – (October 31, 2022) — The Houston Area Urban League today announced a transformational gift that will allow the organization to dramatically expand and enhance […]
Open Letter – Regarding the May 2022 Mass Shootings
On Tuesday, sadly again, we were confronted with an evil that we could not understand. To see that 19 elementary children – grades second to fourth – and two adult teachers were gunned down and killed at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX. It is beyond heartbreaking and unfathomable that just ten days ago, we heard […]
URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS CONDEMN RACIALLY MOTIVATED MASS SHOOTING IN BUFFALO
“The Houston Area Urban League joins the National Urban League and Buffalo Urban League in expressing our deepest condolences to the families of the Buffalo supermarket shooting on Saturday, May 14th. Our prayers and thoughts are with the families affected, local community, and the nation as we make strides to hold those committing racially-motivated hate […]
URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS URGE PASSAGE OF FEDERAL WOMEN’S HEALTH PROTECTION ACT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Teresa Candori 212-558-5363 | tcandori@nul.org CALLING EFFORTS TO OVERTURN ROE “PART OF A LARGER ANTI-CIVIL RIGHTS AND ANTI-WOMEN’S RIGHTS MOVEMENT,” URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS URGE PASSAGE OF FEDERAL WOMEN’S HEALTH PROTECTION ACT NEW YORK (May 10, 2022) – Citing a particular danger to Black women, National Urban League President and […]
Houston Area Urban League Car Giveaway
HOUSTON, TX (April 22, 2022) — On Wednesday, April 20th, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), in partnership with the National Urban League, GEICO, Enterprise Rentals, and the National Auto Body Council, presented Ms. Erica Francis with a 2018 Honda Accord and $1,000 in gift cards as a part of the NABC Recycled Rides program. […]
Houston Area Urban League creates 20 new positions for COVID-19 Outreach Initiative
HOUSTON, TX (March 4, 2022) — The Houston Area Urban League will be able to hire 20 new Community Health Navigators after being awarded funding with five other National Urban League affiliates to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among the hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Other affiliates that received funds are in Knoxville, Tennessee; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, […]
The Houston Area Urban League Announces Launch of The Center for Social Justice and Education
PNC Foundation joins an array of donors including, H-E-B and Cadence Bank, as a HAUL CSJE sponsor Houston, (May 20, 2021) – The Houston Area Urban League is proud to announce the launch of the Center for Social Justice and Education on Tuesday, May 25th at 2 p.m. via Facebook Live with a Think Tank […]
The Houston Area Urban League presents the #myUrbanLeaguestory Movement
A Social Campaign dedicated to highlighting the impact the organization has had on many entities across the city for 50 years Houston, Texas (March 1, 2018) – The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) has launched a campaign that highlights the contributions the organization has made to countless Houstonians over the years through a series of […]