Tonight, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League will honor special guests during the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala.
HOUSTON, TX – Tonight, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League will honor special guests during the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala.
The black-tie event is a continuation of the National Urban League’s 4-day conference that will take place in the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Honorees expected at this evening’s gala include Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee,
Congressman Al Green and Harris County (TX) Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala celebrates the voices and commitment of those championing the Urban League’s mission to empower Black communities around this nation. Honorees
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WHAT: Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala
WHO: Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston
Will Packer, Record-Breaking Emmy Nominated Producer, Founder & CEO, Will Packer Productions and Will Packer Media
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, United States House of Representatives, 18th Congressional District of Texas
Congressman Al Green, United States House of Representatives, 9th Congressional District of Texas
Rodney Ellis, Harris County (TX) Commissioner, from Precinct 1 and Senior Advisor, Dentons US LLP
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center, Ballroom AB
WHEN: Friday, July 28 at 8 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm
R.S.V.P.: To arrange an interview with Mr. Morial and honorees, please contact:
Judi Durand: (703) 725-6017 or judi.durand@dajdpr.com
Angela L. Young: (504) 416-2747 or alymediarelationsllc@gmail.com