You're Invited To Attend The Buffalo Urban League's 2022 Gala

You are cordially invited to attend the Buffalo Urban League's 2022 Gala, sponsored in part by Power 93.7 WBLK. It will take place from 6 to 11 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Buffalo Urban League

The Buffalo Urban League is excited to continue a time-honored tradition by hosting our 2022 Annual Gala: in in-person on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Our theme, “Resilience; Celebrating the Power of Love and Humanity”, highlights our communities’ resolve and commitment, to restoration and rebuilding in the face of immense adversity. While we celebrate the commitment our city has made to uplift one another, we have further to go to ensure all people are part of the exciting revitalization of the Buffalo-Niagara region.

Event: Buffalo Urban League Gala
Date: November 12^th, 2022, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Location: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Theme: “Resilience; Celebrating the Power of Love and Humanity”

Buffalo Urban League

Tickets for the gala will be available for purchase up until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

You can buy tickets for the Urban League 2022 Gala here

Honorees of The Gala:

Emerging Leader Award
Phylicia Dove- Black Monarchy

Youth Award
James Heard- South Park High School
Alyssa Wafford- Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Family Life Award
Hebert Bellemy- Bellamy Enterprises

Community Service Award
Patti & Thurman Thomas- Thurman Thomas Family Foundation

William L. Evans & Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award
Brenda McDuffie

The renaissance of the Buffalo-Niagara Region is continuing to flourish and beginning to reach people in parts of our communities who face the greatest challenges. The Buffalo Urban League continues to move forward, connecting this growth to some of the most challenged communities in the Buffalo-Niagara region. As we reflect on our past, we use this experience to build a better future for people in the Buffalo-Niagara region; a better future where every individual has opportunities to realize their full potential and enjoy a quality of life in this community.

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