Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Six-time Grammy award winner Toni Braxton is among seven women who will be celebrated at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s 53rd Equal Opportunity Dinner on Dec. 6, 2014 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Braxton is being recognized not only for her career successes but for her perseverance in overcoming obstacles and her leadership in addressing Autism, heart disease and Lupus.
DeMarco Morgan, anchor at WXIA TV 11, will serve as emcee for the second year, and entertainment will be provided by the Isaac Harris band. The ULGA also will honor Jocelyn Dorsey, Victoria Williams Jenkins, Pat Lottier, Patrise Perkins-Hooker, Alicia Phillip and Adrienne Green as women of achievement.
Founded in 1920, The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is a civil rights organization dedicated to economic and civic empowerment. For 94 years, the mission of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta has been to empower communities and change lives by enabling African-Americans and others to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is one of 97 affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Nancy Flake Johnson is President & CEO.
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