Los Angeles Urban League
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Lead Stories
Blacks make gains in income, education, report says
County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was one of the speakers at the State of Black LA town hall symposium Oct. 16…
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Entertainment
Jenifer Lewis, Doug E. Fresh headline Los Angeles Urban League’s 50th awards celebration
Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, known in many circles as the Mother of Black Hollywood, is among the honorees to be…
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Business
How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A
Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24…
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Business
Los Angeles Urban League to hold annual awards banquet
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – A sold-out venue is expected for one of Michael Lawson’s final appearances…
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Lead Stories
Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken…
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Compton
Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he…
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Features
THE Q&A: Urban League to honor iconic civil rights leader
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book…
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Lead Stories
Urban League still focused on service, equity
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Urban League was founded — by Dr.…
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Opinion
Council action makes Ridley-Thomas guilty until proven innocent
By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los…
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Lead Stories
Suspect arrested in shooting of Jacqueline Avant
Wave Wire Services BEVERLY HILLS — A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is behind bars in connection with the Dec. 1…
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