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Star Gazing: John Legend Plays for Urban League

The National Urban League is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend and John Legend was there last night to kick-off the four-day Centennial Conference in style. The conference, jam-packed with daytime seminars and evening performances, has all of D.C. buzzing. The event highlight takes place this morning, when President Barack Obama speaks in honor of the important civil rights and community empowerment organization.
Star Gazing: John Legend Plays for Urban League
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The National Urban League is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend and John Legend was there last night to kick-off the four-day Centennial Conference in style. The conference, jam-packed with daytime seminars and evening performances, has all of D.C. buzzing. The event highlight takes place this morning, when President Barack Obama speaks in honor of the important civil rights and community empowerment organization.