The New York Urban League celebrated its 

56th Annual Frederick Douglass Reunion Gala on June 2, 2022.

The New York Urban League Gala is a signature moment each year to help raise funds to support new and expanded programming and community services to further the League’s mission. The flagship affiliate of the National Urban League, the NYUL is one of New York’s oldest civil rights organizations. Founded in 1919 to provide opportunities for Blacks migrating from the rural south to New York City, NYUL has helped workers and families gain access to jobs, schools, and opportunity. NYUL has opened the ranks of many industries to Black workers and helped thousands of African American students become first generation college students. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to help people face and overcome barriers to full participation in American society.

THE BIGGEST MOMENTS FROM THE 2022 NYUL REUNION GALA

2022 NYUL REUNION GALA HIGHLIGHTS

New York’s highest ranking elected officials in Senator Chuck Schumer, Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Mayor Eric Adams all provided remarks at the event. Symone Sander, former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders, Senior Advisor, Chief Spokesperson to the Vice President of the United States, and now MSNBC Host, was a gracious and warm emcee who wove the reunion theme into the evening. The event Co-Chair Wendy and Doug Eisenberg provided lead support through A&E Real Estate with UBER and Diageo.

ALL THE MOMENTS FROM #REUNIONGALA

During our celebration, we acknowledged esteemed honorees that have a steadfast commitment, dedication, and influence that have led the charge for advancing the rights of generations of underserved African Americans and salute their seminal work elevating communities. Proceeds from the centennial dinner support programs and services that fuel our abilities to Empower Communities and Change Lives. develop new policies, and empower our fellow citizens. And because of your contributions and support, we were able to raise over $800,000 for the event.

NYUL ACTION AREAS TO SUPPORT

The work of the New York Urban League is guided by our vision that every American child is ready for college, work and life; every American has access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits; and every American has an equal right and responsibility to fully participate in our democracy and civic processes, and all people have a right to justice and fairness. To make this vision a reality, we take action in the following areas:

Giving is an opportunity to give New York's most underserved, an opportunity to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance and equal respect for their civil rights. Donate today and make a difference.

REUNION COMMITTEE

Co-Reunion Supporter

A&E Real Estate Holdings

Lead Chair

Diageo | Uber

Vice Chair

J.P. Morgan Chase | Meta | National Grid | NBA | SL Greene | UPS | Wells Fargo

Salute to Honorees

Bloomberg | Bruce and Marsha Karsh | Morgan Stanley | MSNBC | New York Jets | Northwell Health | OMD Worldwide | Jerry Poseman | red helicoptor | Veolia | WNBC

Gold

Cresco Labs | GFP Real Estate | IATSE | PwC | Open Society Foundation | Rudin Management Company | Showtime

Reunion Seat

Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP | Finn Partners | Ilene H. Lang | Milliman | Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Silver Ad

Culture Creators | ICM Partners

Photography Sponsor