In the heart of Houston, a pivotal battle rages for the fundamental right to vote. Brother Judson W. Robinson III (’78 Nu Phi), President & CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, spearheads the fight against regressive voting rights provisions entrenched in Texas Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1). In a landmark trial garnering national attention, […]
Our Core Initiatives
130,852
People reached for Get Out The Count & Get Out The Vote (2020)
2,263
Served through mentoring, academic achievement, college and career awareness, and family & community engagement.
972
Served through Small Business University, One on One Mentoring
500
Served with access to healthcare and food assistance.
5,369
Served with homebuying education, rental counseling, veterans and surviving family support.
1,889
Served with Employment & Core Skills Training, Workforce Occupational Skills.
Around the League
First Time Home Buyers
Workforce Training
Advocacy U
Health & Wellness
Entrepreneurship Center
Education & Youth Development
Welcome to Your Houston Area Urban League
Since 1968, we have been committed to protecting the interests of those who have been put aside, dismissed, and marginalized throughout the history of our nation. Our organization has been a symbol of resistance for everyday people. Who’s the everyday person? It’s the person trying to protect their civil rights and liberties. The person beginning their entrepreneurial journey and is looking to invigorate their local economy. It’s the person yearning to improve, in mind, body, and spirit. It's also for the person willing to advocate for the disadvantaged and underrepresented. Essentially, the League is for the entire community. We battle for the community. We uphold the community in every way possible. HAUL works to provide all those who come through our doors the power of economic self-reliance, the power of justice, education, and advocacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 21 May 2024 Tuesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Workforce Development Training – FREE Certifications
- 21 May 2024 Tuesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm First Time Homebuyers Class – Session 1 Virtual: Microsoft Teams
- 22 May 2024 Wednesday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Veterans Workshop 5260 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021
- 22 May 2024 Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm First Time Homebuyers Class – Session 2 Virtual: Microsoft Teams
RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
Op-Ed: Black-owned businesses are making history in Texas, across America
In recent years, our small business community has weathered a global pandemic, persistent supply chain issues, sometimes volatile prices, and a tight labor market—and Black-owned businesses in our state have faced disproportionate impacts from these pandemic challenges. Despite those headwinds, Black-owned businesses across Texas are fueling one of the largest and most diverse waves of […]
Efforts to Restore Dallas-Area Urban League is Making Progress
After the Dallas chapter of the National Urban League shut down in 2015, a core of young professionals worked to preserve the civil rights organization’s fight for economic and social justice. Now those emerging leaders are partnering with their older counterparts to restart the local Urban League, saying the organization is needed to help underserved […]
Houston Area Urban League Encourages Reflection and Collaboration for Positive Community Impact Amidst Controversy
The Houston Area Urban League would like to address the recent video involving Mr. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale. We emphasize the importance of fostering understanding and support for communities across Houston, particularly on our North Side. Local businesses play a crucial role in uplifting these communities and are essential in addressing the social and economic […]
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