By Michael Dean
The Greater Phoenix Urban League hosted its 49th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Dinner at Scottsdale Westin Kierland Resort on Friday evening. The dinner is one of the primary fundraising efforts made each year by the league in honor of the late Whitney M. Young Jr. who was the fourth Executive Director of the National Urban League.
This year the Whitney M. Young Jr. Corporate Award was presented to Fry’s Food Stores of Arizona. The organization was recognized for being an avid supporter of the Urban League and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Fry’s has exhibited how a socially responsible corporation can make a positive difference in the lives of the dis- advantaged by not only providing them healthy, nutritious food but also utilizing their resources to assist in making the Valley of the Sun a better place for all. Keith Shoemaker, Vice President Retail Operations, Fry’s Foods – Arizona accepted the award.
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