The National Urban League’s 2022 conference, which took place in our nation’s capital last week as the first in-person since the pandemic started, was energizing, impactful and insightful. I was joined by my extraordinary colleagues from Mastercard, NUL leaders and staff, policymakers and business and community leaders, all of whom came together to engage in meaningful dialogue and chart out pathways to create greater opportunity for Black and indeed all Americans. I leave chastened by the needs of the moment and the importance of the Urban League's agenda to our country's future.

Proud to stand alongside NUL President and CEO MARC MORIAL as board chair and continue the rich, century-old legacy of the National Urban League in our ongoing fight for equity and justice. As stated in this op-ed we penned together, we truly need all hands on deck to preserve and further civil rights in this country.

Click here to read more in an article from The Hill.

View original content here.

Mastercard

Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

More from Mastercard