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Knoxville Area Urban League outlines research, membership outreach and housing focus
Summary
Dr. Laura Sanderson, CEO of the Knoxville Area Urban League, described reestablishing organizational stability, launching a "State of Black Knoxville" research project, partnerships (including outreach with the Tennessee Titans) and a Feb. 11 membership breakfast at the UT Conference Center to engage community members and businesses.
Dr. Laura Sanderson, CEO and president of the Knoxville Area Urban League, told the meeting she is rebuilding stability at the local affiliate and planning community-focused research and outreach. She said the Urban League is preparing a local research product called the "State of Black Knoxville" to document disparities and guide program priorities.
Sanderson said the organization is establishing partnerships with local health, education and legal partners and has begun discussions…
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