“This is all about love and unity,” Barnes said. “Through tragedy, this is a symbol of love and unity in a community.”

Judson Robinson, CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, talks to KG Smooth about the Texas Education Agency taking over Houston Independent School District. We also talk about the state of education and what really needs to be done.

"Black, brown and other marginalized communities don’t just want an invitation to the table. We want to be heard, involved and made to feel welcome."

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CINCINNATI (April 17, 2023) – The Urban League of Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati, OH) has honored exemplary community leaders for the 29th time.

NEW YORK (April 17, 2023) – New York Urban League (New York, NY) President and CEO Arva Rice has held the position of CEO for the Urban League for over 15 years. In a new interview, she speaks on leadership from a philanthropist perspective.

The Urban League received $657,312 from the state to provide support and resources for at-risk individuals. This is all a part of a program that was announced in October of 2022 to address gun violence in the Lorain County area. This came after the death of a young man in the Elyria area.