Columbus Urban League Announces CEO Eddie Harrell, Jr. will be Leaving Effective June 1, 2011 to Join Radio One, Inc.

Columbus Urban League Announces CEO Eddie Harrell, Jr. will be Leaving Effective June 1, 2011 to Join Radio One, Inc.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Urban League announced today that its President and CEO Eddie Harrell, Jr. will be leaving, effective June 1, 2011, to become the Vice President and General Manager of Radio One, Inc.'s three Columbus radio stations.

Mr. Harrell, who has been President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League for the past five years, has worked tirelessly to advance its mission of empowering African Americans and disadvantaged persons and families with life-changing strategies to reach and maintain self-reliance, opportunity and civil rights. "The Columbus Urban League and the community it serves have benefited tremendously from Eddie's leadership during this period and we are in a much better position today than when he arrived," said its Board President John M. Stephen.

"Although the CUL Board and Staff are truly sorry to lose Eddie and his talents, we are pleased that he is remaining in our community and joining such a fine organization. We are confident that Eddie will continue to be a positive influence on issues which are important to us and will remain a strong supporter of our mission," Stephen added.

"We wish Eddie and his family all the best in the future and trust that God will continue to bless and inspire him as he embarks upon this exciting new venture."

SOURCE Columbus Urban League

Columbus Urban League

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