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 […]
Comcast is Helping Houstonians Learn Digital Skills for Free
The company’s ‘Digital Navigator’ programs teach digital skills that will provide greater opportunities and quality of life. HOUSTON — Almost every job or level of education requires some level of digital skill. Whether it’s working a cash register, joining an online conference call, or accessing information, these digital skills are vital to know. According to […]
KHOU – Juneteenth Special
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National Urban League opens nation’s largest civil rights conference in Houston
The National Urban League, a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, on Wednesday opened its annual convention in Houston. Mayor Sylvester Turner, state representatives, and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump are among the speakers and panelists scheduled for the four-day gathering. Click here to view the full article.
Largest Gathering on Civil Rights and Urban Advocacy Kicks off in Houston
The National Urban League’s conference kicks off in Houston, and President Marc Morial joins Morning Joe to discuss. Click here to view the video.
Urban League Texas Delegation to Hold “Urban League Fights for You Rally” On Opening Day of National Urban League Conference
With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential. That’s why the Urban League Texas Delegation will hold an “Urban League Fights for You Rally” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, the first day of the National Urban League (NUL) Conference being held at the […]
Insiders: Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary with the Urban League!
Hip Hop has been the most influential cultural force of the last half-century. Get your dancing shoes ready for a memorable night of music with Mannie Fresh, Kid Capri and special surprise performances as the Urban League celebrates Hip Hop’s 50thAnniversary. Click here to view full article.
HAUL CEO Judson Robinson III Honors Leadership Legacy
If Houston had a royal family, the Robinsons would certainly be in contention. Judson Sr. was a community giant who had his hand in countless initiatives, including helping found the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) in 1968. Judson II became Houston’s first Black city councilman. And Judson III has taken up that mantle of leadership […]
National Urban League Conference Convenes in Houston
For 55 years the Houston Area Urban League has been focusing on a vision of enabling Black and other “marginalized communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights,” according to its vision statement. This week HAUL will host the National Urban League Conference, which means leaders from as many as 90 Urban League […]
Top 3 Takeaways: BLM turns 10, National Urban League Conference, Next Gen of Communicators
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years. Click here to view the video.
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
For the first time since 1999, Houston will play host to one of the nation’s largest civil rights and social justice events, and you can get a free seat at the table.
National Urban League to Host Free Family Expo in Houston During Historic Civil Rights Conference
For the first time since 1999, Houston will play host to one of the nation’s largest civil rights and social justice events, and you can get a free seat at the table. Leaders from across the country will gather downtown beginning July 26 for the National Urban League Conference, where speakers and attendees will confront challenges […]
Texas Officials Say They’re Immune From ‘Election Integrity’ Row
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Provisional Attorney General of Texas John Scott have immunity from civil rights claims challenging the state Election Integrity Act because they lack a sufficient connection to enforcement of the law, their counsel told the Fifth Circuit Wednesday.
Texas GLO Commissioner in Houston addresses ongoing rebuild after Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON – Some Houstonians who are still waiting for home repairs after Hurricane Harvey have an advocate who’s working to get answers for them. We told you just a few days ago about a couple of Houstonians hit hard by Harvey back in 2017 who say they’re now having issues with a government program to help rebuild […]
Houston ISD superintendent kicks off family engagement events ahead of sweeping reforms next school year
Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles spoke Tuesday night to families at Forest Brook Middle School in Northeast Houston. It’s one of more than two dozen campuses facing sweeping reforms, announced by Miles on the same day he was installed by the Texas Education Agency. “As a district, we’re a tale of two cities,” Miles told parents. […]