National Urban League: Mackenzie Scott Contributions to 25 Urban League Affiliates Are "A Powerful and Transformational" Gesture in Support of Racial Equality
NEW YORK (November 1, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today thanked philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and congratulated the 25 Urban League affiliates that received contributions totaling more than $100 million.
“On behalf of the entire Urban League network, we are honored and grateful by Ms. Scott’s extraordinary generosity and faith in our movement,” Morial said. “As the nation’s economic first responders, Urban League affiliates are the most effective and impactful engines of empowerment for eliminating racial gaps in our economic and justice systems.”
The grants will allow affiliates to expand and enhance a variety of programs and initiatives, with each organization focusing on the specific needs of the community.
The following affiliates received grants as part of Ms. Scott’s latest round of giving:
- Akron Community Service Center and Urban League
- Austin Area Urban League
- Buffalo Urban League
- Chicago Urban League
- Columbia Urban League
- Columbus Urban League
- Greater Phoenix Urban League
- Greater Sacramento Urban League
- Houston Area Urban League
- Knoxville Area Urban League
- Louisville Urban League
- Pinellas County Urban League
- Springfield Urban League
- Urban League Greater Chattanooga
- Urban League of Greater Atlanta
- Urban League of Greater Kansas City
- Urban League of Greater Madison
- Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
- Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
- Urban League of Louisiana
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
- Urban League of Nebraska
- Urban League of Palm Beach County
- Urban League of Philadelphia
- Urban League of Rochester