National Urban League President Grieves the Loss of Former Senate Leader Harry Reid
Washington, D.C. (December 29, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid:
“Today, we grieve the loss of one of the nation’s most esteemed leaders, former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Senator Reid was a fearless advocate, a brilliant political strategist and a dedicated public servant who was a champion for working families and communities of color. A boxer in his youth, Senator Reid was never one to back down from a fight, and he used those instincts to pass landmark legislation including the Affordable Care Act, which has helped millions of Americans.
“Senator Reid’s fighting spirit is one that the National Urban League embodies everyday with our ‘Urban League Fights for You’ theme. I always enjoyed meeting with him and was proud to present him with our Congressional Leadership award in 2016. My heart goes out to his wife Landra, his children, all those who worked with him, and the state of Nevada during this time. He will be missed, but his legacy lives on.”