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NUL extends HAUL’s Project Ready College program with a five-year grant!
For more than 50 years, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), an affiliate of the National Urban League, has been a champion in delivering banner programs for the national movement. Project Ready, founded in 2008, is designed to provide Black Americans and other historically underserved youth with a spectrum of support services and opportunities not… Continue reading NUL extends HAUL’s Project Ready College program with a five-year grant!
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Leads Challenge Against New Texas Voter Suppression Law
Hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the controversial S.B. 1 into law on Tuesday, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed suit. Joined by the law firm of Reed Smith LLP and The Arc, the organizations filled in the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division challenging 10 provisions of the newly signed Texas law.… Continue reading NAACP Legal Defense Fund Leads Challenge Against New Texas Voter Suppression Law
13 Investigates racial disparities among Harris County homeowners
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As Ruby Samuels stands in the front yard of her Houston home, she's quick to point out it's not actually hers. She doesn't own it, and despite living in the U.S. for 21 years, she's faced one challenge after another as she works toward homeownership. Click here to view the full article.
The Promises of the United States Constitution
In my 14 years as President, we have not been as pressed to respond during my tenure than we are now. The importance of being aggressive in our response to SB1 and to respond and educate everyone, forces the Urban League to join ranks with others concerned about our democracy as well as the general… Continue reading The Promises of the United States Constitution
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… Continue reading The Houston Area Urban League Announces Launch of The Center for Social Justice and Education
‘I feel like I can breathe’ Third Ward resident gets rent paid with help of city councilwoman
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Even though the start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just three weeks away, many families in Houston are still rebuilding their lives after February's winter storm. That includes one woman in the Third Ward. Shannon Sublett lives paycheck to paycheck, and that means she is always one disaster away from… Continue reading ‘I feel like I can breathe’ Third Ward resident gets rent paid with help of city councilwoman
Stronger Houston: Bridging the Unemployment Gap for People of Color
HOUSTON – Meka Diamond lost her job as a part-time executive assistant when the insurance company she worked for shut down one year ago at the beginning of the pandemic. She’s been looking for a steady paycheck ever since. Click here to view full article.
From Rental Relief to Food Assistance, How You Can Get Help in Houston and Surrounding Areas
Many people in our communities continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And on top of that, our neighbors are still looking for help as they recover from the historic winter storm. Click here to view the complete article.