This week HAULYP members Mark Esther and Josh Moore join host Ray Shackelford for a discussion about the ongoing George Floyd protest, action steps and the backlash from comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

This week Ray sits down with Kamilah Thomas, LCSW-S,  for am in depth conversation about many of the traumas currently facing the African American community and coping mechanisms to help process the emotions that many people of color are currently experiencing.

This week Ray is joined by Attorney Eric Kwartler from the Randall Sorrels Legal clinic.  In this episode Attorney Eric Kwartler  provides information about tenant rights, rental assistance and other things you need to know for dealing with pandemic in the upcoming months.

This week Ray has a very informative conversation with Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodey Ellis who provides updates on several of the Harris County initiatives in place to assist individuals who are in need during this time of political and economic uncertainty.

This week Ray is joined by HAULYP members Victoria Hart and Quentin R. Jiles to discuss the sobering reality of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, the details of the case and how to find a solution to the continuous murder of innocent unarmed black men in the United States.

This week Ray is joined by Algenita Davis from the  Center for Civic and Public Polity Improvement (CCPPI) for a discussion about the organization, it's vital role in the fight for affordable housing, gentrification, the HAUL's 1st time home buyers program and of course the 2020 Census. 

For more information on how you can get involved visit: www.haul.org

This week NULYP President and Host Ray Shackelford is joined by Shekira Dennis Managing Partner of NextWave Consulting.  Join Ray and Shekira for an in depth discussion about the Covid-19 Pandemic, Impact of the Cares Act on the African American Community and what we can expect in the very near future.

This week Empower host Ray Shackelford joined by Houston Area Urban League President/CEO Judson Robinson for a discussion about the disproportionate effect of the Coronavirus on the African American Community, the civic priorities associated with it and solutions to move forward.

For more information on how you can get involved visit: www.haul.org

This week NULYP President and Host Ray Shackelford has a virtual sitdown with the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals President Deion Dorsett. In this insightful conversation Ray and Deion discuss how they got involved with the Urban League, the role of the HAUL Young Professionals, and continuing to serve the community in the new virtual world. Be sure to Subscribe and Share!

For more information on how you can get involved visit: www.haul.org

In this first ever episode of The Empower Podcast, Host Ray Shackelford is joined by Houston Area Urban League President and CEO Judson Robinson III. In this brief discussion Mr. Robinson explains the history, overall impact and relevancy of The Houston Area Urban league as we navigate through the life changing era of the Coronavirus pandemic. Be sure to Subscribe and Share!