Press Releases
Houston Area Urban League Lawsuit Challenging S.B.1 Heard in Federal Court
[San Antonio, Texas] – Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas began the first day of trial in a case challenging S.B. 1, a Texas law that targets voting access. The case is comprised of five lawsuits, including Houston Area Urban League v. Abbott which was filed in 2021 by… Continue reading Houston Area Urban League Lawsuit Challenging S.B.1 Heard in Federal Court
Over 26 Veteran Organizations Will Receive Over $6.9 Million in Texas State Grants
The Texas Veterans Commission will present 31 grants for $6.99 million to 26 Gulf Coast area veteran service organizations. The funding will go towards 5,370 veterans and their families. The presentation will be given by TVC commissioner and Army veteran, Kevin Barber at Houston-Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston. The TVC approved these grants back in May through… Continue reading Over 26 Veteran Organizations Will Receive Over $6.9 Million in Texas State Grants
Houston Area Urban League Stands Firm: Condemning Hate and Uniting Against Division Following Tragic Hate Shooting
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… Continue reading Houston Area Urban League Stands Firm: Condemning Hate and Uniting Against Division Following Tragic Hate Shooting
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT AND CEO UNVEILS NEW PHASE OF ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN 20TH ANNIVERSARY STATE OF THE URBAN LEAGUE ADDRESS
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today introduced a new phase of advocacy and activism – Empowerment 2.0 – that builds upon the five-part Empowerment Agenda he unveiled in his first State of the Urban League address 20 years ago.
THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HOSTS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAY EXPO AS IT WRAPS ITS 4-DAY CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON
On the final day of its 4-day conference, the National Urban League will host thousands of families during its annual Community and Family Day Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center. On Saturday, July 29th, the day will start with a ribbon cutting and press event at 9:30 am and doors to the Expo… Continue reading THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HOSTS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAY EXPO AS IT WRAPS ITS 4-DAY CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON FEATURES CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP AND U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA AMONG KEY SPEAKERS DURING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, hundreds gathered as prominent civil rights and political leaders addressed attendees during this year’s Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon at the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON FEATURES CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP AND U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA AMONG KEY SPEAKERS DURING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Today, hundreds gathered as prominent civil rights and political leaders addressed attendees during this year’s Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon at the National Urban League’s 4-day conference.
EMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER WILL PACKER, MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER AMONG THOSE HONORED DURING WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. GALA AT NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Tonight, attendees gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center as Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, honored notable changemakers at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala during the organization’s national conference.