15-02-2025
Urban League hosts 60th Anniversary
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Valentine's Day, the Urban League of Rochester brought back its annual gala calling it the Love and Legacy Gala.
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, the President and CEO of the Urban League explained it's the first gala in sixteen years. 'We're just thrilled the community chose to love on us on Valentine's Day and this is a sold-out affair, and we couldn't be more grateful.'
The President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial delivered the keynote address during the event at the Rochester Convention Center. Speakers including Mayor Malik Evans, issued a call to action and emphasized the need to support the Urban League and its programs.
Several community leaders including the former CEOs of the Urban League, William A. Johnson, Jr. and William G. Clark were honored along with Essie Calhoun-McDavid, Emerson U. Fullwood and Robert Duffy.
For sixty years the Urban League has been a strong advocate for the underserved. Some of the services include programs for first time homebuyers and young people.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
