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Springfield Urban League welcomes Marvel Director Ryan Coogler to Springfield

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published November 20, 2023 at 11:53 AM CST
Ryan Coogler holds award.
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Ryan Coogler is the featured speaker at the Springfield Urban League 97th Anniversary Dinner.

The Springfield Urban League is hosting an annual fundraiser event which will feature “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler. President and CEO of the Springfield Urban League Marcus Johnson spoke to Community Voices about the event and the plans for the future.
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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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