NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE HOSTS 58TH ANNUAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS AWARDS GALA
HONORARY CO- CHAIR MEAGAN GOOD GIVES REMARKS
AURORA JAMES HONORED WITH FREDERICK DOUGLASS AWARD
HOSTED BY GMA3’S DEMARCO MORGAN
(New York, NY – June 7, 2024). Last night, the New York Urban League celebrated a historic evening at its 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Gala hosted by GMA3’sDeMarco Morgan. This prestigious event recognizes exceptional individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the pursuit of equality and justice. The gala, named after the renowned abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass, was held at the landmark Ziegfeld Ballroom. Honorees Aurora James, George Gresham, Camille Joseph-Goldman, and Renee McClure were celebrated for their remarkable achievements, alongside Honorary Co-chair Meagan Good.
Left to right: Medria Ellis, Malcolm Ellis (NYUL Board Chair), Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good, Arva Rice (President & CEO NYUL)
Left to Right: DeMarco Morgan, Aurora James, Arva Rice, Malcolm Ellis
Aurora James, renowned for her groundbreaking organization 15% Pledge and her leadership in fashion and activism, received the Frederick Douglass Medallion. Her innovative endeavors and commitment to fostering economic equity have reshaped the fashion industry’s landscape and uplifted marginalized voices.
George Gresham, the President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, was also recognized with the Frederick Douglass Medallion for his tireless efforts to champion workers’ rights and improve healthcare accessibility, making a significant difference in communities across New York City and beyond.
Renee McClure, an esteemed advocate for social justice and racial equity, was likewise bestowed with the Frederick Douglass Medallion. Her tireless efforts to address systemic injustices and amplify marginalized voices have been instrumental in advancing the cause of equality.
Camille Joseph-Goldman, a trailblazer in education and community development, was presented with the Ann S. Kheel Award. Her advocacy for educational equity and empowerment has transformed countless lives, embodying the spirit of Frederick Douglass’s commitment to education as a tool for liberation.
Honorary Co-chair Meagan Good addressed attendees with brief remarks, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective action in the ongoing struggle for justice. Host DeMarco Morgan skillfully guided the evening’s proceedings, ensuring a memorable and impactful event for all attendees who were inspired by the honorees’ stories of resilience and dedication. Guests included Jonathan Majors, who arrived on the carpet with Meagan Good, Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard star Jasmine Ellis Cooper, and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
“We are deeply grateful to Aurora James, George Gresham, Camille Joseph-Goldman, and Renee McClure for their exceptional contributions to our community,” expressed Arva Rice, President and CEO of the New York Urban League. “Their leadership and advocacy inspire us to persist in fighting for a more equitable and just society.”
During her speech, New York Urban League President and CEO Arva Rice, announced plans to transform its historic headquarters into a center for Black Excellence and Innovation. The center will include the current and future operations of NYUL including the Small Business Solutions Center, after school programming, and work development.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: DeMarco Morgan speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Malcom Ellis speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aurora James speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: DeMarco Morgan speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Eric McNeal attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Aurora James, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Camille Joseph-Goldman, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Malcom Ellis, Meagan Good, and Arva Rice attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: George Gresham attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Malcom Ellis and Melicent Jane attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Melicent Jane, Malcom Ellis, Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good, and Arva Rice attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Ah-Niyah Gold attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Meagan Good attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aisha McShaw attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Malcom Ellis, Meagan Good, and Arva Rice attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Brooke Ellis, Stephanie Horton, and Aisha McShaw attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Jonathan Majors attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Mark Levine attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Stephanie Horton attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Camille Joseph-Goldman and a guest attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Ah-Niyah Gold attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice and Melicent Jane attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aurora James speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Brooke Ellis and Aisha McShaw attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Rev. Jacques Degraff speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Meagan Good and Renee McClure attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice, George Gresham, and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Arva Rice attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aurora James attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Antoine Gregory attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Cheyenne Bean (R) and guests attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Jasmine Ellis Cooper attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Gary Lennon attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: DeMarco Morgan speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: A guest attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Melicent Jane, Camille Joseph-Goldman, Meagan Good, and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan and Arva Rice speak onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice, Arva Rice, and Mark Levine attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Aurora James and Meagan Good attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Meagan Good and Arva Rice attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Stephanie Horton attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice, George Gresham, and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Renee McClure attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Aurora James, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Gary Lennon attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Arva Rice attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Renee McClure speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Aisha McShaw and Edwing D’Angelo attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Camille Joseph-Goldman, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice, Arva Rice, and Mark Levine attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: DeMarco Morgan speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice, Arva Rice, and Mark Levine attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Malcom Ellis attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Mark Levine attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan and Arva Rice speak onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Renee McClure, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: DeMarco Morgan speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Malcom Ellis and Meagan Good speak onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Rev. Jacques Degraff speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Antoine Gregory attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aisha McShaw attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Arva Rice attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan, Renee McClure, Arva Rice, and Malcom Ellis pose onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice and George Gresham attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Camille Joseph-Goldman, Arva Rice, and guest attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Camille Joseph-Goldman and Stephanie Horton attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan and Arva Rice speak onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Edwing D’Angelo, Meagan Good and Renee McClure attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Malcom Ellis and Melicent Jane attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) DeMarco Morgan and Arva Rice speak onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Malcom Ellis speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Renee McClure speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Aurora James speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Jasmine Ellis Cooper attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Edwing D’Angelo attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Ah-Niyah Gold and Antoine Gregory attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Camille Joseph-Goldman speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice and Edwing D’Angelo attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Renee McClure speaks onstage at the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: James Reed attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice, George Gresham, and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Melicent Jane and Malcom Ellis attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Camille Joseph-Goldman and a guest attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Arva Rice and Melicent Jane attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Chuck Nice attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Jasmine Ellis Cooper attends the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Camille Joseph-Goldman and Arva Rice attend the 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for New York Urban League)
The 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards, a resounding testament to the New York Urban League’s steadfast commitment, stands as a proud moment for New York City. It’s a celebration of those who embody the principles of equality, justice, and community empowerment, reminding us of the pivotal role of collective action in shaping a more just and equitable future for all.
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