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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.
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… Continue reading HAUL CEO Judson Robinson III Honors Leadership Legacy
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… Continue reading National Urban League Conference Convenes in Houston
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.
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.
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… Continue reading National Urban League to Host Free Family Expo in Houston During Historic Civil Rights Conference
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.
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… Continue reading Texas GLO Commissioner in Houston addresses ongoing rebuild after Hurricane Harvey
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.… Continue reading Houston ISD superintendent kicks off family engagement events ahead of sweeping reforms next school year
Wellby Financial — formerly JSC Federal Credit Union — is looking to grow its presence in the region with an expansion of its branch footprint into the west and north Houston areas.
Event kicks off with major rally highlighting ambitious agendas on civil rights, education, women’s rights and gun safety. HOUSTON (June 02, 2023) — The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The NUL Conference’s return… Continue reading Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29
Mental illness and specialty care does not have color, face, or name, but adequate support to address a variety of issues like toxic stressors that lead to depression can curve impacts through policy intervention. On Tuesday, May 2nd, The Houston Area Urban League, NAMI and partnering organizations in Houston gathered for a rally at the… Continue reading National Alliance of Mental Illness | Advocacy Day