Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

 
“I was acutely aware of when I would go into department stores and feel the shadow of being followed. And then I’d be recognized, and all of a sudden it would turn. I thought, ‘Oh man, there it is.’ I was acutely aware of that turn. If I were not the actor who played John Shaft, I would be trailed to the dressing room, monitored, or stripped. That’s the truth of the matter.” – Richard Roundtree 

A 1972 profile of Richard Roundtree, a year after the release of Shaft rocketed him to fame, called him “a 29‐year‐old former football player turned fashion model‐turned actor.” 

Date: November 1st

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ST. PETERSBURG (Oct. 30, 2023) - The Pinellas County Urban League (St. Petersburg, FL) held a soirée.

The Sankofa Soirée, also known as the Urban League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala, was held on October 14th at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park.

The gala, in its 46th year, marked a historic moment as Nikki Gaskin-Capehart became the first woman to lead the Urban League.

GARY (Oct. 30, 2023) - The Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) held its Annual Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon last week.

The annual event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25th, where they recognized individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the community. The event, which featured a keynote address by Magistrate Erika C. Stallworth, emphasized the importance of inclusion initiatives and the progress toward greater diversity in the surrounding counties.

KNOXVILLE (Oct. 30, 2023) - The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Awards Gala recently.

The annual gala, which took place at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, October 26th, celebrates community leaders who have contributed to ensuring equitable opportunities in the Knoxville community.

The awards recognized notable figures in minority businesses and corporate leadership, and the Urban League also presented the Whitney M. Young Jr. Lifetime Achievement Awards.  

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INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 23, 2023) - The Indianapolis Urban League (Indianapolis, IN) is offering a free career fair for Indianapolis residents.

The annual Fall Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 777 Indiana Avenue. The Career Fair provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with employers looking to hire qualified candidates. Additionally, attendees can enjoy free parking and lunch as part of the event.

According to the Urban League, employers such as Blast Media, Cintas, FedEx Express, Indianapolis Airport Authority, University of Indianapolis, UPS, and Walmart will be at the Fair looking for prospective new employees.