NEW YORK (November 10, 2015) — National Urban League President and CEO and former New Orleans Mayor Marc H. Morial today called the passing of R&B legend Allen Toussaint “a tremendous loss” for both New Orleans and the nation.
"Allen Toussaint was a pioneer and a visionary," Morial said. "He was a musical ambassador, largely responsible for infusing pop music around the world with a particular New Orleans flair.
"A true son of New Orleans, his spirit will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to his children and grandchildren and all who have been blessed to know and work with him."
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. Today, the National Urban League has 95 affiliates serving 300 communities, in 35 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide. To learn more about the National Urban League, visit www.nul.org and follow us on Twitter @NatUrbanLeague.
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