Empowerment Through Leadership

This chapter examines the transformative leadership of Morial at the National Urban League, highlighting key achievements such as record fundraising and the creation of the Empowerment Fund for minority businesses. It addresses the vital role of the Urban League Empowerment Center in Harlem and articulates the organization's mission to intertwine social justice with entrepreneurship. Also emphasized are the critical initiatives aimed at confronting systemic injustices, including a call to action for democracy, diversity, and equity in the face of ongoing civil rights challenges.