(Milwaukee, WI ● January 18, 2024) Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day luncheon will honor local community leaders and organizations making a commitment to equity and inclusion. The event takes place on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Pfister Hotel – Registration 11:00 am, Awards Program 11:30 am – 1:15 pm. This year, following the luncheon, GMUL will launch a special program, in partnership with Meijer and the Latino Chamber of Commerce of SE Wisconsin, to help local entrepreneurs move their product to retail shelves.
“Greater Milwaukee Urban League is proud to publicly thank these individuals, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and corporations continuing to support equity,” said Dr. Eve M. Hall, GMUL president and CEO. “Equity initiatives are critical to the growth and development of our community. We are proud to stand with those who practice and promote this important work.”
Milwaukee attorney John W. Daniels, Jr. will receive the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Urban League and honors the life and legacy of Mr. Young, the longtime National Urban League president. Daniels is a retired partner and chair emeritus of Quarles Law Firm. Other honorees include:
Excellence in Philanthropy
Brewers Community Foundation
Kohl’s
Social Justice & Civic Engagement
Mary McCormick
Paula Penebaker
Community Advocacy Homeownership
Acts Housing
Gorman & Company
City of Milwaukee/Depart. Of City Development
Riverworks
Safe & Sound
U.S. Bank
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
Health Advocacy
The Nurturing Collaborative
Community Impact
Clayborn Benson
Lynda Jackson Conyers
Andre Lee Ellis
Media Advocacy’
James Causey
Mark Kass
Carole Meekins
Economic Development
DeShea Agee
Education Partnership
Enterprise Holdings
Kohler Co.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Ugo Nwagbaraocha
Young Professional Making A Difference
Corry Joe Biddle
Luncheon ticket and sponsorship details can be found at tmul.org.
The luncheon will also feature a special panel discussion on 2023 milestones with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Attorney Daniels.
At 2:30pm, also at the Pfister Hotel, Meijer will hold an education session on its program to help entrepreneurs to take their products to market, Roadmap to Retail. This program is designed to foster collaboration between Meijer, Fresh Thyme, and advocacy groups representing LGBTQ+, people of disability, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and veteran communities.
Registration and information for Meijer’s Roadmap to Retail can be found at tmul.org.
For more information, contact Florida Perry-Smith at fperrysmith@tmul.org.
