NEW ORLEANS — The Urban League of Louisiana proudly hosted the 2024 National Urban League Conference in New Orleans July 24-27. The gathering of thousands of advocates and leaders from across the country renewed our vigor for the work of uplifting our communities, as well, as provided incredible tools and resources for local leaders and the community. So much of the success belongs to our generous sponsors who helped ensure we could help to deliver an amazing experience for our guests and partners in the movement.
Judy Reese Morse, President and CEO, Urban League of Louisiana said, “We are profoundly grateful to our Urban League of Louisiana Champions for their unwavering support and commitment to equality and opportunity. Their contributions highlight the power of collaboration and the impact we can achieve when we work together. The National Urban League Conference is a pivotal event for our community, and with the support of these incredible champions, we partnered with the National Urban League team to make this year’s conference one of the most impactful ever.”
“We were excited to welcome the National Urban League (NUL) to New Orleans for their annual conference this July, where leaders from across the nation convened to address some of our country’s most pressing issues,” said Pete November, CEO, Ochsner Health. “Ochsner Health values our long-standing collaboration with the Urban League and our shared commitment to improving community health through initiatives like the annual Big Health Event. We appreciate the Urban League’s partnership and advocacy for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, which will be the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the Gulf South. Through this prestigious national convening, we aim to support meaningful collaboration among business, community and elected leaders to build stronger and healthier communities.”
“The National Urban League and the Urban League of Louisiana are trusted partners of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Their commitment to economic empowerment, educational opportunities and social justice is deeply aligned with our values and essential to ensuring all children thrive,” said Rhea Williams-Bishop, director of programs for Mississippi and New Orleans for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. “We are excited to sponsor this year’s annual conference in New Orleans, which is a priority place for the foundation’s investments. NUL’s efforts to ensure every voice is lifted and heard is critical to our democracy and our future.”
“Entergy is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 National Urban League Conference,” said Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO, Entergy New Orleans. “This partnership underscores our commitment to empowering communities, fostering economic development, and advancing equity for all. We are excited to join forces with the National Urban League to create a brighter and more inclusive future.”
“As a longtime Urban League of Louisiana board participant and community partner, Hancock Whitney is honored to help welcome Urban Leagues from across the country to Greater New Orleans for the National Urban League Conference,” said D. Shane Loper, President, Hancock Whitney Bank. “Hancock Whitney was founded 125 years ago to help people achieve their dreams and to create opportunities for people and the communities we serve according to core values anchored in doing the right thing. Similarly, through programs focused on education and youth development, workforce and economic development, and public policy and advocacy, Urban League of Louisiana and other National Urban League affiliates are helping people and communities succeed and thrive. Together, we can make life better for all people in the places we call home.”
“At JPMorgan Chase, we believe our firm is only as strong as the communities we serve—and we are committed to helping power an inclusive economy that works for everyone,” said Greg Rattler, Managing Director of Government Banking, J.P. Morgan Chase. “Since 2015, we have been a proud partner to the National Urban League. Working together with the ULLA and other local affiliates in the United States, we can continue to advance policy solutions and drive investments that support business owners, help improve financial health, and expand career opportunities—at home in New Orleans and in local communities across the country.”
Matt Brady, Vice President/General Manager, Enterprise Mobility said, “From the beginning, Enterprise Mobility founder Jack Taylor emphasized the importance of giving back to the places where we live and work. Supporting the National Urban League Conference is an opportunity to honor this history and one of our core organizational values: ‘We strengthen our communities one neighborhood at a time.’ The National Urban League’s impactful work in economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and civil rights aligns perfectly with our values, and we are proud to help champion their dedication to uplifting communities and residents across our Country.”
Beth Ardoin, Chief Communication Officer, First Horizon Bank said, “First Horizon is a long-term supporter of the Urban League and its mission to engage and empower African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity, and power. We are proud to support the conference where the information shared sends a powerful message to our leaders about how they can help small and diverse business owners succeed. This conference year after year makes a difference in the lives of so many whose work is vital to the economic health of our regions.”
About Urban League of Louisiana
The mission of Urban League of Louisiana is to assist African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights. We implement our mission through programs in the areas of education and youth development, workforce and economic development, public policy and advocacy initiatives. Learn more at www.UrbanLeagueLA.org.
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