ADVISORY FOR: NOVEMBER 17, 2016
CONTACT: Teresa Candori
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TV AND FILM STAR AUNJANUE ELLIS, OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS GOLD MEDALIST SIMONE BILES, NATIONWIDE CEO STEVE RASMUSSEN TO RECEIVE TOP NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HONORS
CBS This Morning Host Gayle King, R&B Band Atlantic Starr and D.J. D-Nice Take
The Stage For Equal Opportunity Day
NEW YORK (November 14, 2016) – Actress and human rights advocate Aunjanue Ellis, Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles and the CEO of longtime corporate partner Nationwide Insurance, Steve Rasmussen, are among the honorees for the National Urban League’s 60th anniversary Equal Opportunity Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 17, at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Each year, the National Urban League marks the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address by presenting the EOD Award – its highest commendation – to stellar corporations, individuals and organizations that have championed the principles of equal opportunity, civil rights and social justice. Proceeds from the dinner allow the Urban League Movement to serve over 2.8 million people annually through its network of 88 affiliates nationwide.
CBS This Morning host and O, The Oprah Magazine Editor-At-Large Gayle King is master of ceremonies for the event, which is chaired this year by United Parcel Service, Inc. CEO David P. Abney. R&B recording Atlantic Staff
National Urban League Board Chair Michael F. Neidorff and President and Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, are among the featured speakers. Ms. Ellis will receive the Arts Award, Ms. Biles will receive the Champion Award and Mr. Rasmussen will receive the President’s Award.
WHO:
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial
Actress and Activist Aunjanue Ellis
Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles
Nationwide Insurance CEO Steve Rasmussen
CBS News & O, The Oprah Magazine Journalist Gayle King
R&B Band Atlantic Starr
D.J. D-Nice
Friends & Supporters of the National Urban League
WHAT: 60th Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: New York Marriot Marquis. 1535 Broadway, New York, NY
