Join us in Cleveland for four unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and impact.

Join us in Cleveland for four unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and impact.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (Black Tie)
Doors open at 7:30pm
Invocation: Rev. Hilton O. Smith
Emcee: Shannon Lanier, TV Host, Actor & Influencer @Mr.ShannonLanier, SAL Managment Corp.
Remarks:
Marsha Mockabee, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Cleveland
Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact & Equity, Cleveland Cavaliers
Sponsor Remarks: Hugh Allen, EVP, US Head of Commercial Real Estate, TD Bank, N.A
Chariman's Remarks: Tim Murphy, Vice Chair, Mastercard, Chair of the Board of Trustees, National Urban League
Presentation of Living Legend Award:
Senator Sherrod Brown, United States Senator, OH (2007–2025)
President’s Awardees:
Honorable Justin M. Bibb, Mayor, City of Cleveland, Ohio
Honorable Marcia Fudge, Partner and Chair of Public Policy, Taft Law
President's Award for Lifetime Achievement:
Tim and Daphne Reid
John W. Mack Medal of Honor Awardees
Karen Freeman-Wilson, President, Chicago Urban League
Stephanie Hightower, President, Columbus Urban League
Lyndon Pryor, President, Louisville Urban League
Michael P. McMillan, President, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
2026 Conference Promo: Clifton Harris, President & CEO, Urban League of Middle Tennessee
Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation'
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