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for your continued support in making a difference in the lives of community families.

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2022 GALA HONOREES

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Corporate Citizen Award

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New Jersey
Lieutenant Governor

Sheila Y. Oliver

Whitney M. Young Award

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Former Newark City Council President

Mildred C. Crump

William M. Ashby Award

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SHE WINS Inc.
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Murray Thomas

Youth Achievement Award

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Victoria Foundation

Community Impact Award

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MEET OUR GALA EMCEE

ALEXANDRA BERNARD-SIMMONS

Alexandra is a professional dream chaser and has solidified her place in both the business and creative worlds as a successful entrepreneur, author, and entertainer.

She has worked with countless celebrities, such as Alec Baldwin, Busta Ryhmes, and Snoop Dogg.  She has been featured on ABC, VH1, BET, MTV, ESSENCE Magazine and the Dr. Oz Show.

Alexandra is also the founder of Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Boss, an international, award-winning, women's empowerment organization.

Join us for this year's Gala.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH LEROY J. JONES, Jr.

Our President and CEO, Vivian Cox Fraser sits down with Leroy J. Jones, Jr.,
who is the Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee and
Chairman of the Essex County Democratic Committee

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Our 2022 Hybrid Gala was a phenomenal event.

A special thanks to everyone who made this possible.  Without all of you we would not be the comprehensive community development corporation that revitalizes local neighborhoods, supports families and equips working residents with the financial empowerment opportunities they need to thrive.

Everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

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Thank you to all of our advertisers.

Because of your contributions the Urban League of Essex County can continue to Empower Communities and Change Lives of the disadvantaged families throughout Essex County, New Jersey.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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THEODORE AND NINA WELLS

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE URBAN LEAGUE

The Urban League of Essex County's Mission Statement

The Urban League of Essex County is an organization of talented professionals, caring volunteers, and engaged trustees dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged residents throughout Essex County, New Jersey.

We believe in THE dream - that everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

Since our founding in 1917, our mission to help African Americans and disadvantaged residents achieve social and economic self sufficiency has supported that ideal.  We offer relevant programs and services in education, employment, housing and economic development that empower communities and change lives.

Through the generous support of our funders, partners, members and volunteers, The League has touched the lives of thousands of individuals and families – putting them on the path to better opportunities, financial stability, home ownership and their own dream.

GALA CONTACT INFORMATION

Urban League of Essex County
2022 Gala Committee
508 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ  07107

Due to COVID-19, our staff is working on a hybrid schedule,
so please e-mail us below with any Gala-related questions.

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