The Urban League of Greater Columbus installed its 2014 board of directors Thursday, ushering in a new era for the 42-year-old organization.
The 25 people installed were recently nominated at a retreat, where they received training from the National Urban League's vice president for affiliate affairs, according to a news release. On Thursday, they took the oath of office in a ceremony officiated by State Court Judge Ben Richardson. The ceremony was held in the plaza of the Government Center, where about 65 people gathered.
Board chairwoman Susan Cooper said the Urban League is committed to pulling people out of poverty and encouraged those in the audience to donate to the organization and become members.
"This generation is being charged with taking the Urban League to a whole new level," she said. "And not only will we talk the talk, but we will walk the walk."
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