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Friday, July 18, 2025

People in the News

Friday, July 18, 2025

National Urban League mourns loss of Whitney Houston

The National Urban League joins the nation in mourning the tragic death of legendary recording star Whitney Houston, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, announced tonight.

“She gave voice to the inspiration of a generation,” Morial said. “She will be remembered among history’s great talents who were taken far too young, in the pantheon with Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and Michael Jackson.”

Morial said that, at the height of her fame, Houston represented a grace and glamour unique in the world of pop and R&B entertainment, and she showed courage and strength in her struggles in her personal life.

“We are shocked and saddened by her sudden death, and our heartfelt prayers go out to her family,” Morial said.