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Blacks make gains in income, education, report says

October 22, 2025

County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was one of the speakers at the State of Black LA town hall symposium Oct. 16 at USC. Courtesy photo State […]

Jenifer Lewis, Doug E. Fresh headline Los Angeles Urban League’s 50th awards celebration

June 10, 2025

Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, known in many circles as the Mother of Black Hollywood, is among the honorees to be celebrated June 11 as featured […]

How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A

June 4, 2025

Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Urban League to hold annual awards banquet

May 18, 2023

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – A sold-out venue is expected for one of Michael Lawson’s final appearances as president of the Los […]

Lead Stories

Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy

October 20, 2022

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken and defiant in the aftermath […]

Compton

Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs

September 29, 2022

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he felt his math skills were […]

Features

THE Q&A: Urban League to honor iconic civil rights leader

June 30, 2022

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book on civil rights. He has […]

Lead Stories

Urban League still focused on service, equity

June 16, 2022

By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Urban League was founded — by Dr. A.C. Garrott, a dentist; and […]

Opinion

Council action makes Ridley-Thomas guilty until proven innocent

March 11, 2022

By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los Angeles City Council members rushed […]