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:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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:20260301T083406 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;VALUE=DATE:20230907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20230508T164640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T202010Z UID:245173-1694044800-1694217599@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2023 Empowerment & Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:RSVP and learn more at https://boundless.urbanleaguela.org/\nThe conference is FREE to attend\, but space will be limited. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2023-empowerment-and-policy-conference/ LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23_EPCG_Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20220203T205037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T224826Z UID:241580-1647419400-1647536400@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference!\nThe conference is virtual and FREE to attend\, but space will be limited.\n\nJoin us on March 16 & 17 as we explore this year’s theme: Equitable Sustainability: Building Louisiana’s Infrastructure Beyond Roads and Bridges.\n\nThe annual Empowerment and Policy Conference is a statewide convening designed to examine systems\, influence policy decisions and enact changes that will positively impact the African American and other communities.\n\n\nRegister here. For more information\, visit urbanleaguela.org/polcon2022 URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/polcon2022/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Polcon_WEB-SLIDER-IMAGE_EVENT2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20211102T220457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T220457Z UID:237500-1637085600-1637091000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:The Road To Fair Maps DESCRIPTION:Join the ACLU of Louisiana and our partners for a night of nourishment\, inspiration\, and connection. Together\, we will prepare to make our voices heard at the legislature’s redistricting public hearing at Southern University on Tuesday\, November 16 at 6pm CT. \nThis event is hosted in partnership with Black Voters Matter\, E Pluribus Unum\, MetroMorphosis\, NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice\, Southern Poverty Law Center\, Southern University Law Center’s Vulnerable Communities & Peoples Initiative\, and Urban League of Louisiana. \nIf you have any questions please contact Maggy Baccinelli at mbaccinelli@laaclu.org. \nRegister at https://action.aclu.org/webform/la-road-to-fair-maps-baton-rouge URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/road-to-fair-maps/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Redistrcting_LA_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 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:20210921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 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:20210810T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20210729T212734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T212734Z UID:236163-1628618400-1628622000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Education Equity Town Hall DESCRIPTION:We are continuing the conversation we started at our Empowerment & Policy Conference last February\, with a focus on preparing for a new school year in the ongoing pandemic. \nWe will also feature a panel of education leaders\, parents and students who will discuss navigating the upcoming school year. \nThe Urban League of Louisiana’s Advancing Education Equity reports paint the picture of how subgroups of students are doing across school systems and show that we have a lot of work to do – and that we have to keep working together. \nIn this education equity town hall you will hear: \n\nVarious viewpoints about how we can increase education equity\nThe impact of the recent legislative session on education\nNavigating the start of the school year during the pandemic\n\nRegister at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CTfOHgPWTouup3i6OA1DsA URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/education-equity-town-hall/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ed-Town-Hall-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T133000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20210701T184709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T184709Z UID:99454-1626350400-1626355800@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Census Data Workshop DESCRIPTION:Designed for all levels of data users\, this workshop will feature free Census data products and tools that can help organizations and businesses identify data-driven solutions\, help you write grant proposals\, and give a more complete portrait of those you serve. \nRegister here. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/censusdataworkshop/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Census,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Census-Webinar_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210228 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20201207T175454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T225513Z UID:96164-1614297600-1614470399@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Virtual Empowerment and Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Annual Empowerment & Policy Conference\, Friday\, February 26th and Saturday\, February 27th\, 2021! Stay tuned for more details! URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/polcon2021/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/POLCON-20212.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20201130T195502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T195502Z UID:96152-1606694400-1609459199@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:Sign Up\, Stay Informed\, & Win A $100 Gift Card DESCRIPTION:The Urban League is initiating their Policy and Social Justice campaign and if you sign up for updates and alerts\, you can win $100! \nSign up now here for critical updates about strategies and initiatives that secure parity and civil rights. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/signupandwin/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SocialJusticeRaffle_Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260301T083406 CREATED:20200610T003737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T194033Z UID:92989-1592326800-1592334000@urbanleaguela.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Police Reform? Let's Talk About It - Tele-Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Although policies like the Justice In Policing Act and defunding the police are not new\, after the brutal deaths of George Floyd\, Breonna Taylor\, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other African Americans\, these recommendations are at the center of action around police reform. What do they mean and what do they mean for our communities? In this moment\, there is more openness and willingness to consider dramatic systems reform. Join us to hear different perspectives about these critical policies. URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/police-reform-lets-talk-about-it-tele-town-hall/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Social Justice,ULLA General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urbanleaguela.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1920px-Defund_the_police.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR