Urban League Celebrates 100 Years of Empowerment
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga along with the National Urban League is celebrating a century of empowerment. The 28th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Breakfast will be held at the Chattanooga Convention & Trade Center at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010.
"The National Urban League was at the forefront of the civil rights movement, and since its inception in 1910 it has been steadfast in its commitment to empowering communities and changing lives," said Warren E. Logan, Jr., president/CEO of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. "Today's movement focuses on economic empowerment - educating and equipping disadvantaged individuals and families with the resources needed to improve their quality of life."
Each year the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga recognizes companies and individuals that have demonstrated commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Visionary Impact and a Lifetime of Bridge Building. This year's recipients include Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Mr. John P. Franklin, Sr.
"The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga continues to provide tremendous support to the community. Throughout the year, they offer assistance to over 5,000 people in services related to job training and placement, free tax preparation, student tutoring and character development, and health and wellness," said Charlesetta Woodard-Thompson, Urban League chair and executive vice president/COO of Erlanger Health System.
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 NUL spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. Today, there are more than 100 local affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide.
