Louisville Urban League CEO Defends Nonprofit in Civil Trial

Lyndon Pryor testifies about predecessor Sadiqa Reynolds' role after leaving the organization.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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In a wrongful termination trial, current Louisville Urban League president Lyndon Pryor defended the nonprofit against allegations made by former CEO Kish Cumi Price. Pryor claimed Price's predecessor, Sadiqa Reynolds, purposefully kept her distance after leaving the organization to allow Price space to lead. Witnesses also refuted Price's claims of financial mismanagement and conflicts of interest.

Why it matters

The high-profile civil trial sheds light on the leadership transition and internal dynamics of the Louisville Urban League, a prominent civil rights organization in the city. The outcome could impact public perception and trust in the nonprofit's operations.

The details

Price was abruptly fired in 2023, four months after being hired to lead the Louisville Urban League. She has accused the organization of wrongful termination and pointed fingers at her predecessor, Reynolds, who was not called to testify. However, current president Pryor claimed Reynolds purposefully kept her distance to allow Price space to lead. Witnesses also refuted Price's claims that the Urban League misappropriated funds and had a conflict of interest with the Norton Sports and Learning Center, which Reynolds presides over. The Urban League's CFO testified that the two entities have separate boards and 501(c)(3) statuses, and that the nonprofit has consistently passed annual audits.

  • Price was hired as Louisville Urban League CEO in 2023.
  • Price was fired from the organization just four months later in 2023.
  • The civil trial began on February 14, 2026.

The players

Kish Cumi Price

Former CEO of the Louisville Urban League who brought a wrongful termination lawsuit against the organization.

Sadiqa Reynolds

Predecessor of Kish Cumi Price as CEO of the Louisville Urban League, who was not called to testify in the trial.

Lyndon Pryor

Current president of the Louisville Urban League who defended the organization against Price's allegations.

Anita McGruder

Louisville Urban League employee who testified that Price was not approachable and often kept her door closed.

Adeline Fehribach

Representative of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, a religious charity that refuted Price's claims about the Urban League misappropriating funds.

Anthony Leachman

Chief financial officer of the Louisville Urban League who provided insight into the nonprofit's relationship with the Norton Sports and Learning Center.

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What they’re saying

“For those few months, Sadiqa went out of her way to not talk to us, myself and others about what was happening at the league and what our experience was. She just wanted to make sure that Price had space, and it didn't appear as though she was meddling or interfering in any way.”

— Lyndon Pryor, President, Louisville Urban League (wlky.com)

“The organization has an open-door policy, but oftentimes, Kish's door was closed.”

— Anita McGruder, Louisville Urban League employee (wlky.com)

“At one point, she had said that we did not know how our money was being used, and in my deposition for this lawsuit, I said that's a false statement. We always knew where our money was allocated because twice a year we got a sheet that said how much had been utilized and how much they still on hand.”

— Adeline Fehribach, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (wlky.com)

“The Sports and Learning Complex is birth out of the Louisville Urban League, so there's no conflict. We're in it together; we're a team.”

— Anthony Leachman, Chief Financial Officer, Louisville Urban League (wlky.com)

“I just wish he had asked me about how does this work? How do we do these things? Why are we doing these things? I tried over and over to have communication and a sit-down with her one-on-one. I would've gone over anything you needed if you would've just come and talk to me.”

— Anthony Leachman, Chief Financial Officer, Louisville Urban League (wlky.com)

What’s next

Both sides have rested their cases, and the civil trial will continue on Monday where the jury is expected to hear closing arguments.

The takeaway

This high-profile trial highlights the complex leadership transitions and internal dynamics within the Louisville Urban League, a prominent civil rights organization. The outcome could significantly impact public trust and perception of the nonprofit's operations.