The IUL assists African Americans, other minorities, & disadvantaged individuals to achieve social & economic equality. Empowering communities. Changing lives. Our mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality. The Indianapolis Urban League's mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals achieve social and economic equality. The Indianapolis Urban League employs a five-point strategy tailored to local needs to implement the mission of our movement (Empowerment: education and youth, economic, health and quality of life, civic engagement and leadership, civil rights, and racial justice).