On Monday, February 19, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon featured a special panel discussion on 2023 milestones with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Attorney John W. Daniels, Jr.
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Daniels received the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Urban League and honors the life and legacy of Whitney Young, the longtime National Urban League president. Daniels is a retired partner and chair emeritus of Quarles & Brady Law Firm. Other honorees include Brewers Community Foundation, Kohl’s, Mary McCormick, Paula Penebaker, Acts Housing, Gorman & Company, City of Milwaukee/ Depart. Of City Development, Riverworks, Safe & Sound, U.S. Bank, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), The Nurturing Collaborative, Community Impact, Clayborn Benson, Lynda Jackson Conyers, Andre Lee Ellis, James Causey, Mark Kass, Carole Meekins, DeShea Agee, Enterprise Mobility, Kohler Co., Ugo Nwagbaraocha, Young Professional Making A Difference, and Corry Joe Biddle.
