Grammy Nominee Raheem Devaughn, NBC Anchor Sheinelle Jones Take The Stage For Equal Opportunity Dinner
NEW YORK (November 13, 2015) -- New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, along with longtime corporate partners State Farm and Toyota, are among the honorees for the National Urban League’s 59th annual Equal Opportunity Dinner (EOD), Thursday, Nov. 19, 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 94 affiliates nationwide.
Actor Stephan James, who portrays Olympic champion Jesse Owens in an upcoming biographical film, will introduce an exclusive sneak preview of Race.
Partners Marriot International, Inc., W.K. Kellogg Foundation, MetLife and the MetLife Foundation will be inducted into the Urban League’s Hall of Fame
Journalist Sheinelle Jones, anchor of NBC’s Weekend Today, is master of ceremonies for the event which will feature a performance by Grammy nominated singer Raheem Devaughn and after-dinner entertainment from renowned DJ D-Nice. EOD Chair David L. Steward, Urban League Board Chair Michael F. Neidorff and President and CEO Marc H. Morial are among the featured speakers.
WHO:
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo
Weekend Today anchor Sheinelle Jones
Grammy-nominated artist Raheem Devaughn
DJ D-Nice
James Colon, Vice President, African American Business Strategy, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Duane Farrington, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
WHAT:
59th Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015
7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, New York, NY
The National Urban League is a 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 94 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.
CONTACT: Teresa Candori
(212) 558-5362
tcandori@nul.org
