{"id":460939,"date":"2021-03-18T13:04:31","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T17:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=460939"},"modified":"2021-03-18T13:04:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T17:04:31","slug":"celebrate-the-power-of-hbcus-with-uncf-19-mayors-and-10-cities-on-march-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/celebrate-the-power-of-hbcus-with-uncf-19-mayors-and-10-cities-on-march-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Power of HBCUs with UNCF, 19 Mayors and 10 Cities on March 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nFeaturing Samuel L. Jackson, Kenny Lattimore, Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills, multiple upcoming on-line fundraisers across the United States to help provide critical funding, enabling students to earn their college degrees
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Washington, D.C., March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ten balls. Big names. One spectacular evening. Rounding out a month of busy and critical fundraising, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is asking donors, sponsors, friends and supporters of all kinds to come together this weekend and virtually attend and support one of UNCF\u2019s Mayor\u2019s Masked Balls being conducted around the country and help students in need get to and through college at some of the nation\u2019s most important resources for students of color\u2014historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).<\/p>\n

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Each year, UNCF presents its own version of \u201cMarch Madness,\u201d as local communities conduct glamorous masked balls and galas to help students realize their dreams of a college education via HBCUs and many other colleges and universities across the United States.<\/p>\n

For 2021, the game has changed. Because of the current health pandemic, UNCF\u2019s vital fundraising events will be virtual\u2014all done online.\u00a0This means anyone can attend an event of their choice<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>from the comfort and safety of their home.\u00a0An even better benefit?\u00a0Since everything is virtual, attendees can participate in more than a single event, \u201ctraveling\u201d across the country, visiting galas and balls in favorite cities.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor more than 76 years, UNCF has fueled HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,\u201d said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF\u2019s president and CEO. \u201cDuring an unprecedented time in our history compounded by COVID-19 and racial disparities, our students and institutions are faced with enormous challenges now more than ever. We are at risk of washing away a generation of talented and deserving African American and minority students. We need as many donations as possible right now because the students we help now will be our next generation of doctors, nurses, biologists, virologists, epidemiologists\u2014the pandemic frontliners of the future. We invite everyone across the nation to join our upcoming events to help ensure better futures for us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

UNCF Masked Balls are premier fundraising and social events, focusing on raising public awareness of the importance of supporting deserving students, and generating large corporate and individual donations to help these students meet the expenses of a higher education. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, the events involve celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF\u2019s mission of investing in better futures for us all by empowering students to get to and through college.<\/p>\n

Acclaimed actor, producer and HBCU alumnus Samuel L. Jackson will host the national gala and make a special appearance at most events. Other special guests and performers to look for are:<\/p>\n