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Barbara Lumpkin, Chicago Urban League

Posted Oct 22, 2018

The Chicago Urban League will hold its 57th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3. The gala raises critical funds to support the League’s mission of advancing economic, educational, and social progress for African Americans through direct service and advocacy. More than 1,500 business, civic and elected leaders will attend. The event will feature a keynote address by National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial and a concert performance by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

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