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Chattanooga Times Free Press: Mark H. Morial Urges Diversity, Celebrates Urban League of Greater Chattanooga's 30th Anniversary
Inclusion of all people in the workforce allows for the greatest pool of talent and economic success for a city, but such diversity doesn't happen by serendipity, said Marc H. Morial.
The National Urban League president and CEO said businesses need to actively pursue workplace diversity. Morial spoke at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga's 30th annual anniversary celebration and Equal Opportunity Day Breakfast attended by about 500 community leaders on Wednesday.
"It's impressive to be in a community where 500 people beat the roosters and came out for a breakfast this morning," said Morial, a former New Orleans mayor and former Louisiana state senator.
The financial goal of the event is to raise a minimum of $50,000 for local Urban League programs, said Warren Logan, CEO and president of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.
The local Urban League has served more than 7,000 people in the past year through its education, financial stability, entrepreneurship, and health and quality-of-life programs. It was established in Chattanooga in 1982.
