Urban League Announces Community Leader Awards, Pharrell Williams to Keynote

The Urban League of Hampton Roads (Norfolk, VA) is set to host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Virtual Event in January.

Event organizers say the event is designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize leaders whose significant contributions to the community reflect Dr. King’s commitment to social justice and equity for marginalized communities.

“We are proud to continue this long held tradition for the Hampton Roads community. It is incredibly important that we recognize and celebrate the leaders who make such significant contributions to our community, as well as educate the community about the instrumental role the Urban League serves for the Hampton Roads community,” said Gilbert Bland, President and CEO of the Urban League of Hampton Roads. 

“We are humbled to have Virginia’s own Pharrell Williams serve as our Keynote Speaker to elevate our unified mission for economic empowerment and equity for all,” added Bland. “We were honored to be part of his ‘Elephant in the Room’ event at Norfolk State University recently and look forward to being part of the change we seek for the community.”

The virtual event is set for January 17, 2022, at 8 a.m.

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