The Urban League welcomed community leaders and elected officials to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1961, Dr. King visited Oregon at the invitation of the Urban League. He delivered the keynote address at our Equal Opportunity Day program. That day, he spoke to students at Portland State University saying, “we have come a long way toward making integration a reality, but we still have a long way to go.” Sixty-four years later, we contend with similar themes of inequality, racism and discrimination.
This year the Urban League hosted a brunch curated to cultivate deeper connections between leaders and others within our community. The program included activities designed to promote collaboration, support, and compassion for ourselves and each other. One of the discussion prompts at each table was: " Reflect on a time that you knew you were going to lose. Recall that story. How did you persevere?” By sharing personal stories of resilience, we build stronger, more meaningful connections. President Nkenge Harmon said, “In our shared spirit of unity and service, we want to strengthen our ability to collaborate. It will be crucial as we face upcoming challenges together.”
You can share the spirit of unity and take action by becoming a member of the Urban League today.
