45th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala takes place in Houston

Local 2's Irika Sargent, Khambrel Marshall emcee event

HOUSTON – The Houston Area Urban League hosted their 45th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala in Downtown Houston.

Local 2's Irika Sargent and Khambrel Marshall emceed the event Saturday night.

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The Houston Area Urban League's mission is to enable African Americans along with other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, equality and power.

The group also works to educate, provide workforce training, housing and health and wellness initiatives to residents in economically disadvantaged areas.