National Urban League Mourns Civil Rights Icon Julian Bond

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The National Urban League Wire

Published: Wed. Dec 31, 1969 at 7:00 pm | Updated: Mon. Aug 17, 2015 at 11:50 am | Comments: 0

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today released the following statement on the death of Julian Bond:

"The Urban League family deeply grieves the loss of Julian Bond, a true warrior for civil rights and social justice. He embodied integrity, passion and dignity, and was a role model for all Americans.

"He was a bridge between the civil rights pioneers of the 1960's and the dynamic young activists of today, employing both a deep sense of history and a keen instinct for action.

"Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with his family. "

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Teresa Candori
212-558 5362
tcandori@nul.org

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