On March 14 , the Urban League hosted its largest and most successful Annual Dinner in its 98-year history to a sold out audience of 1,200 . Event highlights featured an inspiring keynote speech from Dr . Michael Eric Dyson , President and CEO Michael P . McMillan ’ s announcement of the $ 2 million expansion of the Urban League Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson and award presentations to Dr . Donald M . Suggs and Kathleen T . Osborn , of the Regional Business Council . “ The Urban League , thanks our attendees , members , sponsors and community leaders who came out to celebrate our 98th anniversary with us , said Michael P . McMillan , President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St . Louis , Inc .
The Urban League of Metropolitan St . Louis is a social service and civil rights organization that works to fulfill its mission of Empowering Communities and Changing Lives . Programs are offered in the areas of Economic Opportunity , Community Empowerment , Education Excellence , Civil Rights and Advocacy .