Phoenix, AZ- Mark Morial is President and CEO of National Urban League.  Since his selection in 2003, Mr. Morial has helped thrust the League into the forefront of major public policy issues and effective community-based solutions.  Upon his appointment to the League, he established an ambitious five-point empowerment agenda encompassing Education, Economic Empowerment, Health & Quality of Life, Civic Engagement and Civil Rights & Racial Justice that informs the League on programs, research and advocacy efforts.

Mr. Morial earned a bachebor from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.  In addition, he holds honorary doctorate degrees from Xavier University and the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Prior to joining National Urban League, Mr. Morial served in public office.  From 1994-2002, he was Mayor of New Orleans and during his tenure he focused on city infrastructure improvements and economic development.  Before becoming mayor, Mr. Morial served as a Louisiana State Senator for two years.

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EVENT INFORMATION

Thursday, March 1, 2007, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Lecture targeted to students and faculty followed by question and answer forum hosted by Raul Yzaguirre, director of the ASU Center for Community Development and Civil Rights

Arizona State University, Memorial Union, Ventana A, Tempe campus, Light refreshments

Friday, March 2, 2007, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Lecture targeted to the community with introduction by Mayor Phil Gordon, followed by question and answer forum hosted by Raul Yzaguirre, director of the ASU Center for Community Development and Civil Rights

Phoenix Convention Center, Yuma Room, Light refreshments

ABOUT EVENT

Both the sessions are free and open to the public.

USEFUL WEB SITES

http://copp.asu.edu/zi1/cdcr.asu.edu/portal

http://www.nul.org

http://www.asu.edu/dps/pts/maps/memorialunion.html

http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/CIVPLAZA/parking.html

NOTE TO EDITORS/PRODUCERS

Tickets are not required.  Visitor parking is available for the afternoon session in PS-1 at the corner of Apache and Normal.

If reporters or photographers would like to attend, please call ahead to make arrangements.