Marc Morial: podcast appearances and interviews

Marc Haydel Morial, born on January 3, 1958, is an American political and civic leader who currently serves as the president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League. He has a distinguished background in public service, having served as the Mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002, where he was the city's youngest mayor at the time. In addition to his mayoral tenure, Morial was the president of the United States Conference of Mayors in 2001 and served as a Louisiana State Senator from 1992 to 1994.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Morial completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1983. He began his career practicing law in New Orleans, establishing a private law practice in 1985. His leadership and efforts in civic and political spheres have garnered recognition, including a 2021 Harvard University case study titled 'Embracing the Uphill Struggle: Marc Morial’s Quest for Corporate Diversity.' Morial has been noted for his ongoing commitment to civic engagement and social justice initiatives.