Whoopi Goldberg To Receive Prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion At New York Urban League’s 60th Anniversary RISE Gala
The New York Urban League will honor Whoopi Goldberg and other distinguished individuals at its 60th annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner. The post Whoopi Goldberg To Receive Prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion At New York Urban League’s 60th Anniversary RISE Gala appeared first on MadameNoire.
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On June 4, the New York Urban League will commemorate six decades of service, advocacy, and impact at the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City during its 60th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner. The evening will celebrate a distinguished group of leaders whose work has advanced opportunity, equity, and empowerment for generations of underserved African Americans and communities across the nation. Recipients of the 2026 Frederick Douglass Medallion include acclaimed actress and humanitarian Whoopi Goldberg, Amalgamated Bank President and CEO Priscilla Sims Brown, and Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Chip Wade, each recognized for their transformative contributions in entertainment, finance, and hospitality.
Whoopi Goldberg, Priscilla Sims Brown and Chip Wade to be honored with the 2026 Frederick Douglass Medallion.
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