BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Urban League of Louisiana - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Urban League of Louisiana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://urbanleaguela.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Urban League of Louisiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T230000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250829T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165145Z UID:247826-1761850800-1761865200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Annual Gala\, takes place October 30\, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center! \nThe Annual Gala will be an inspiring celebration of leadership\, legacy\, and impact that honors those driving lasting change in our communities. \nAnnual Gala\nThursday\, October 30\n6:00 p.m. – VIP Reception\n7:00 p.m. – Gala\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center (Great Hall) \nView the honorees here. \nRegister HERE. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025gala/ LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Conference-And-Gala-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20251014T164335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165050Z UID:248243-1761609600-1761782399@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2025 Empowerment & Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala takes place October 28–29\, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center! \nThis year’s theme\, “UNITE: A call for Louisiana to close divides and build pathways to shared prosperity\, justice\, and opportunity\,” will bring together community members\, civic leaders\, advocates\, and experts for one of the state’s most impactful convenings. \nThis year’s offerings include:\n-Four dynamic tracks:\nHealth Equity · Wealth Generation · Civil Rights · Authors & Advocacy\n-Special Youth Symposium empowering the next generation of leaders\n-Nationally recognized voices\, Statewide leaders\, and Local experts \nEmpowerment & Policy Conference:\nTuesday\, October 28 – Wednesday\, October 29\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center \nView the full schedule \nRegister HERE for free. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025-empowerment-policy-conference/ LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Conference-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250911T195803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212109Z UID:247876-1758708000-1758726000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Multi-Industry Career & Resource Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo\, held in partnership with the National Urban League\, the Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges System\, Greater New Orleans\, Inc.\, and the H2theFuture Project\, in recognition of National Workforce Development Month 2025. \nLearn about future opportunities for education and training related to clean and renewable energy and hydrogen jobs\, automotive\, line worker\, cyber security\, skilled craft trades\, and more. Talk directly with employers who are hiring and the educational institutions providing training to help you join the energy workforce. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/multi-industry-expo-2025/ LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States CATEGORIES:FEATURED,OWD,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Construction-Workers_Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T195159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T192038Z UID:247703-1757444400-1757451600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Mayoral Debate DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-mayoral-debate-tickets-1538585202759 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025mayoraldebate/ LOCATION:Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center\, 7900 Stroelitz St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T194847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221836Z UID:247700-1757098800-1757106000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Orleans Parish Assessor DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-assessors-debate-tickets-1538578683259 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-orleans-parish-assessor/ LOCATION:Ashe Cultural Ars Center\, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T200656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T201556Z UID:247706-1756926000-1756933200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: City Councilmember At-Large\, Division 1 DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-at-large-division-1-debate-tickets-1538573698349 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-city-councilmember-at-large-division-1/ LOCATION:Ashe Cultural Ars Center\, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T194103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221740Z UID:247692-1756148400-1756155600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Council Seat E DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-e-debate-tickets-1538571411509 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-council-seat-e/ LOCATION:Franklin Avenue Baptist Church\, 8282 I-10 Service Rd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T193809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221710Z UID:247688-1755716400-1755723600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Council Seat D DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-d-debate-tickets-1538558502899 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-council-seat-d/ LOCATION:Dillard University – Georges Auditorium\, 2601 Gentilly Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70122 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T193535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221641Z UID:247683-1755630000-1755637200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Council Seat C DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-c-debate-tickets-1538532364719 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/bythepeoplecouncilseatc/ LOCATION:L.B. Landry High School – Auditorium\, 1200 L B Landry Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T194304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221606Z UID:247696-1755284400-1755291600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: City Councilmember At-Large\, Division 2 DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-council-at-large-division-2-debate-tickets-1538515965669 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-city-councilmember-at-large-division-2/ LOCATION:McDonogh 35 High School\, 4000 Cadillac St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70122 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250728T191603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T221538Z UID:247679-1755025200-1755032400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:By The People: Council Seat A DESCRIPTION:The “By The People” Debate Series\, a dynamic\, community-powered platform uplifting the voices\, needs\, and priorities of Black and Brown New Orleanians\, kicks off August 12 with City Council District A and concludes with the Mayoral Debate on September 9. \nHosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links\, Inc. – Crescent City\, Orleans\, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University. \nTogether\, we’re confronting power\, policies\, and progress in Orleans Parish. \nJoin us for a series of crucial\, high-impact debates that put our communities first. \nBecause leadership should be decided by the people — for the people. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-a-debate-tickets-1538389758179 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/by-the-people-council-seat-a/ LOCATION:Loyola University Nunemaker Hall\, 6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/By-The-People-2025-Debates_-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20250618T205607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T172739Z UID:247577-1754128800-1754146800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2025 Big Health Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2025bighealthevent/ LOCATION:Shreveport Convenion Center\, 400 Caddo St.\, Shreveport\, LA\, 71101 CATEGORIES:FEATURED ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Big-Health-Event_Events-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20240731T210046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T032759Z UID:247095-1726308000-1726326000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2024 Big Health Event DESCRIPTION:Register for this event URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/bighealth2024/ LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:FEATURED ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Big-Health-Events-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20220124T233931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T164236Z UID:241385-1659375000-1661803200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2022 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series) DESCRIPTION:Please note that this is a multiple-day online training series via GoToTraining and cannot be split. \n\n\nStart Up! Louisiana is a 9-part\, online entrepreneurial training program hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Classes take place August 1st through August 29th\, Mondays and Wednesdays\, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. See class schedule below. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo. \nDuring the program\, new business owners will learn how to start and grow their businesses the right way! Participants will learn best practices and gain key insights on building a solid foundation for business success. Topics include: \n\nDeveloping your entrepreneurial mindset\nUsing the ‘Lean Start-up Model’ to develop your business model\nUnderstanding and utilizing your business financials\nEffectively marketing to your target customer\nPreparing to access capital \nand more!\n\nParticipants are also eligible to receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to launch and grow successfully. \nThere is no cost to attend this series. Once registered\, participants\, will receive join links for each session from GoToTraining. \nReady to get started? Register today to reserve your spot! \nStart Up! Louisiana – Fall 2022 Class Schedule (5:30pm -8:00pm) \n\nMonday\, August 1 | Session 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur\nWednesday\, August 3 | Session 2: The Lean Start-up Model\n\n\nMonday\, August 8 | Session 3: Understanding Business Financials\nWednesday\, August 10 | Session 4: The Customer Decision Journey\n\n\nMonday\, August 15 | Session 5: Marketing Your Business\nWednesday\, August 17 | Session 6: Exceptional Customer Service\n\n\nMonday\, August 22 | Session 7: Forecasting 101\nWednesday\, August 24 | Session 8: Preparing to Access Capital\n\n\nMonday\, August 29 | Session 9: Start Up! Louisiana Plan of Action\n\n If you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org. \n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-up-louisiana-fall-2022-9-session-series-tickets-385836757127 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/startup2022/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:CEI,FEATURED ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/StartUp-2022_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20220125T022609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T184246Z UID:241388-1645034400-1645128000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Parent Charter Board Training DESCRIPTION:Join our Parent Information Center for a Parent Charter Board Training on Feb 16 and 17 from 6pm-8pm. This training will provide objectives and outcomes related to governance and board member responsibilities that will equip participants for proper service. Additionally\, participants will garner the confidence to be effective and instrumental in creating positive change within the educational landscape. \nTo register\, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfuGqpzsuGtYaTjCil7zXj18enxF7OFlT URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/parent-charter-board-training/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,PIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Parent-Information-Center-PIC_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20220205T014342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T014443Z UID:241626-1644260400-1644267600@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:YP Reunion DESCRIPTION:Here from ULLA President & CEO Judy Reese Morse followed by a panel of former YPs\, Open House\, and games. \nRegister here. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/yp-reunion/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General,Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Young-Professionals-YP_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T143000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20220125T214223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T214827Z UID:241391-1643286600-1644071400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs (4 part series) DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for this informative series to learn best practices in marketing and branding for your small business! \nThis series will provide in-depth guidance for developing your brand strategy\, leveraging digital marketing for maximum customer reach\, understanding the customer buying process\, and improving sales through customer service! \nThis 4-part series will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, January 25\, 27\, and February 1\, 3\, 12:30p-2:30pm. In order to participate in this series\, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program\, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply\, please click here. \nSession 1: Brand Power!: Start with Your Why\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1528077491181892112 \nSession 2: Developing Your Digital Marketing Strategy\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7435084964152821005 \nSession 3: The Customer is King – Leveraging Your Customer Buying Process to Increase Sales\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7075021294335338767 \nSession 4: The Butterfly Effect: How to Increase Sales and Retain Customers by Improving Customer Service\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1734894528855233552 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/advanced-marketing-for-entrepreneurs-4-part-series/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General,WBRC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WRBC_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210812T200414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T222017Z UID:236289-1639206000-1639252800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Municipal Election Day DESCRIPTION:The General/Orleans Municipal Parochial General Election is December 11\, 2021. \nVisit urbanleaguela.org/vote for election information URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/election-day-dec2021/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211127T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210812T195410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T222209Z UID:236287-1638001800-1638640800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Early Vote for December Election DESCRIPTION:Early voting is Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 (excluding Sunday\, Nov 28) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. \nTo see where to early vote\, visit urbanleaguela.org/vote URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/early-vote-dec-election-2021/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210426T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T160051Z UID:98648-1637431200-1637442000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2021 Virtual Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:Sign up for gala updates at https://urbanleaguela.org/gala-sign-up-2021/ URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2021gala/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SPONSOR_CC-EMAIL-HEADER-AND-EVENT-V2@0.25x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20211109T020904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T021030Z UID:237519-1637085600-1637089200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Virtual Conversation on New Social Studies Standards DESCRIPTION:Education advocates\, parents\, students\, educators\, Louisiana residents who care about education equity – this conversation is for you!\n\nThe Louisiana Department of Education is in the process of receiving public comment on new Louisiana Social Studies Standards. This virtual conversation will help you make sense of the new standards\, understand why they are important\, and help you prepare to offer your own public comment. What do the standards mean for our students? Why do we keep hearing about Critical Race Theory in relation to the new standards? There is a lot to unpack – so don’t miss it!\n\nThe virtual conversation will feature a panel of education leaders including:\n\nDr. Rashida Govan\, Executive Director\, New Orleans Youth Alliance\nCiara Hart\, 8th grade History Teacher and Social Emotional Learning Coordinator\, Kenilworth Science and Technology School\nJaleesa Jones\, M.Ed.\, East Baton Rouge Parish School System District-Wide Literacy Specialist\nTiffanye McCoy-Thomas\, Ph.D.\, District Curriculum Supervisor – Social Studies\, East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Social Studies Curriculum Writer\, LDOE\nRep. Tammy Phelps\, Louisiana House of Representative\, District 03\nDr. Allisyn L. Swift\, Associate Director\, Equity in Schools\, Beloved Community\n\nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkBAT0pqRP-zvtlEmbquZw URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/social-studies-standards/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Education_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210822T180304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T041108Z UID:236360-1634378400-1634392800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:School Supply Giveaway and Coat Giveaway DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana’s Parent Information Center\, in partnership with Baptist Community Ministries\, will host a School Supply Giveaway and Coat Giveaway Saturday\, October 16 from 10am to 2pm at Champions Square. \nAttendees can expect an array of resources including school supplies\, uniform vouchers\, and a chance to win special prizes including a PlayStation 5! \nTo comply with CDC guidelines\, the event is drive up only. \nPre-registration is required! Families can register here. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/school-supply-giveaway-2021/ LOCATION:Champions Square\, Lasalle St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70112\, United States CATEGORIES:FEATURED,PIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/School-Supply-Giveaway-Oct-2021_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210927T150750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T145448Z UID:236899-1632909600-1632924000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Virtual Career & Resource Expo 2021 DESCRIPTION:ULLA’s Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Virtual Career & Resource Expo this Wednesday\,September 29 from 10am-2pm to connect job seekers to job openings in essential industries.\n\nThe virtual career fair will feature premier employers that represent an array of industries such as Retail\, Food Service\, Transportation\, Healthcare\, Hospitality\, Construction\, Technology\, Oil & Gas\, and more!\n\n\n\nRegister at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/ URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/virtual-career-resource-expo-2021/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,OWD,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EVENT_OWD-Virtual-Job-Fair400x210.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210920T180937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T161233Z UID:236859-1632567600-1632582000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway Second Weekend DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana\, along with Thrive New Orleans\, Shell\, ESSENCE\, Convoy of Care\, PepsiCo\, the National Urban League\, the National Urban League Young professionals\, the Greater New Orleans Urban League Young Professionals and the Houston Area Urban League will provide a Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway on Saturday\, Sept. 25. \nDrive-ups and walk-ups are welcome. The giveaway will take place from 11am-3pm. Current COVID precautions will be followed. Items will be given away while supplies last including: non-perishable food items\, water\, baby formula\, diapers\, clothing\, feminine products\, cleaning supplies\, and tarps. \nThe giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126. \nVisit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-relief-giveaway-2/ LOCATION:Thrive 9 Community Center\, 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Ida,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GIVEAWAY_Header-and-Event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210826T160904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T195248Z UID:236405-1632247200-1632254400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Orleans Parish Sheriff and City Council District A Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting 2021 Voter Empowerment Forums on local races for the October election. \nRegister for our Candidate Forum for the Sheriff and District A City Council race. \nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cqViTW6jTiGbSPfBhQ_oDw \n  \n  URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/sept-8/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Social Justice,ULLA General,Wake Up Geaux Vote ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WakeUpGeauxVoteb_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083244 CREATED:20210915T165651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T195727Z UID:236783-1631962800-1631977200@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana\, along with Thrive New Orleans\, Convoy of Care\, PepsiCo\, and National Urban League\, will provide a Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway on Saturday\, Sept. 18. \nDrive-ups and walk-ups are welcome. The giveaway will take place from 11am-3pm. Current COVID precautions will be followed. Items will be given away while supplies last including: non-perishable food items\, water\, baby formula\, diapers\, clothing\, feminine products\, cleaning supplies\, and tarps. \nThe giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126. \nVisit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/hurricane-ida-relief-giveaway/ LOCATION:Thrive 9 Community Center\, 3600 Desire Parkway\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70126 CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Ida,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hurricane-Ida-Relief_Events.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR