The Urban League is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, community-based organization and a participating agency of the United Way. Established in 1938, the mission of the Urban League of Greater New Orleans is to enable African-Americans and others seeking equity, to secure economic parity and self-reliance. Programs of the Urban League's three Centers of Excellence are focused in the areas of education and youth development, community and economic development and public policy and advocacy. For more information on the Urban League, visit www.urbanleagueneworleans.org and/or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@ULGNO).