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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
PALM BEACH URBAN LEAGUE REPORT
41st Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon raised over $100,000 to support the
Urban League of Palm Beach County
Urban League of Palm Beach County held
their 41st Annual Equal Opportunity Day
Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1st in
West Palm Beach and raised over $100,000
to support its efforts to empower youth and
families through economic, education and
community empowerment programs.
This year’s gala honored the Lifetime
Achievement of Beverly Elliott Morrison and
James L. Davis who have dedicated their
professional lives at the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office and personal endeavors
to empower young people and create a
stronger community. Both honorees have
served in leadership roles on the ULPBC
Board of Directors and worked with many
local community, civic and professional
organizations.
“This is an honored tradition in Palm
Beach County that has recognized some of
our most influential and important leaders
such as Judge Edward Rodgers, Dr. Dennis
Gallon and Robert M. Montgomery to name
a few,” said sponsor Patrick J. Franklin,
President and CEO. “Jim and Beverly have
made significant contributions to youth in
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Patrick Franklin, President and CEO of the
Urban League of Palm Beach County
our community for decades and we are
pleased recognize them for their stellar
work. They embody the mission and vision
of the Urban League movement.”
The luncheon also recognizes the work
and contributions of rising young leaders
and this year honored Palm Beach Lakes
senior and NULITER, Shelby Charles. In her
acceptance speech she credited the Urban
League and NULITES program for helping
her reach her goals and for the years of
mentorship by program coordinator Gloria
Scott.
“It is important for us to recognize our
young leaders as well as those who have
dedicated their life’s work to furthering the
mission of the Urban League,” said Franklin.
“Shelby is the future of the Urban League,
and we are so proud of her accomplishments
as a member of NULITES.” Marc H. Morial,
National Urban League President and CEO
addressed the audience of more than 450
local leaders and donors about the recent
State of Black America report issued by
the organization. As President and CEO of
the National Urban League since 2003, he
has been the primary catalyst for an era of
change -- a transformation for the 105-year
old civil rights organization.
Mr. Morial also shared details on
the upcoming National Urban League
Conference which will be held in Ft.
Lauderdale in July. Proceeds from the event
will support the Urban League of Palm Beach
County’s service to more than 17,000 clients
in the community providing housing, jobs,
education, youth development, community
service and health programs. The Awards
Luncheon was sponsored NextEra Energy, JM
Family Enterprises, Comcast, SunTrust, Valley
National Bank, WPTV, Bank of America, The
Palm Beach Post, Walgreens, Enterprise, 3rd
Federal Bank and Comerica Bank. For more
information about the Urban League of Palm
Beach County please visit www.ULPBC.org or
call 561.833.1461 ext 3002.
About Urban League of Palm Beach
County: Urban League of Palm Beach
County has been at the forefront of youth,
education, and community and health
empowerment for the past 41 years