About the Los Angeles Urban League

Mission

To enable African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through advocacy activities and the provision of programs and services in our uniquely diversified city and region.

About the League

The Los Angeles Urban League has been at the forefront of identifying and addressing issues that are of concern to African Americans and other minorities in the City of Los Angeles for more than 86 years. The mission of the Los Angeles Urban League is to enable African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through advocacy activities and the provision of programs and services in our uniquely diversified city and region. One of the League’s strongest assets is the Board of Directors which includes representatives of top American companies and individuals who are committed stakeholders and very engaged in the programs and activities of the League. The Los Angeles Urban League was recognized by the National Urban League with its highest national honor as the 2008 Affiliate of the Year. President & CEO Blair H. Taylor was honored in 2009 as a member of The NonProfit Times’ Top 50 Nonprofit Leaders of Power and Influence.