A constellation of celebrities and group leaders gathered this weekend on the forty second annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball and after-party, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens, to have fun one other yr of excellence and influence within the metropolis the place the south actually “has one thing to say.”
Held on the Signia by Hilton, the star-studded night featured actor Anthony Anderson as host and management from UNCF President & CEO Dr. Michael Lomax, Ph.D., in addition to UNCF Assistant Vice President, Atlanta Regional Office, Justine Boyd.
The occasion additionally showcased Atlanta’s elite, together with actors, attorneys, artists, executives, presidents, and philanthropists, coming collectively to honor the town as a beacon of Black excellence.
The gala, a premier fundraising occasion in Atlanta, raises consciousness of the advantages of a faculty training, helps the scholars UNCF serves, and highlights the contributions of traditionally Black faculties and universities.
Attendees loved a night of glitz, glamour, and group celebration, all whereas serving to advance UNCF’s mission of investing in higher futures for younger women and men shifting to and thru faculty.
Seen on the scene in the course of the fundraiser have been T.I. and Tiny Harris, Dr. Heavenly Kimes…
the legendary Ambassador Andrew Young and his spouse Carolyn Young…
Beyond The Gates star Brandon Claybon, who served as pink carpet correspondent…
Karri Turner Bryant and Jamal Bryant…
and a couple of Chainz and his spouse, Kesha.
A spotlight of the night was the presentation of the MASKED Award to Dr. David A. Thomas, president emeritus of Morehouse College, in recognition of his extraordinary management and transformative influence on increased training.
During his speech, Dr. Thomas revealed that he initially needed to attend the HBCU, however couldn’t afford it, however got here again to the celebrated institute as president emeritus in a full circle second.
Entertainment for the night included a particular efficiency by legendary R&B group En Vogue, who wowed the group with their hits starting from “My Lovin’” to “Free Your Mind.”
The 2025 UNCF Atlanta Social Media Immersion Program Was Outfitted By Amazon
In addition to the notable celebs seen on the scene, the 2025 UNCF Atlanta Social Media Immersion Program cohort shone brightly at this yr’s UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball.
The group stepped into their roles as social media correspondents and manufacturing assistants with type and professionalism, because of Amazon, which graciously sponsored most of their appears.
The cohort consists of standout college students from HBCUs, together with Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Oakwood University, Pain College, and Morehouse College, together with graduates and UNCF National representatives, all supported by the steering of Assistant Vice President Justine Norman Boyd and the UNCF employees and distributors who poured into their preparation over the previous few weeks.
The trendy students additionally did an Amazon Fit Check, fortunately showcasing their appears for the celebrated night.
After the night time ended, Mayor Andre Dickens recapped the night and hailed the forty second Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball as an evening of large influence.
“Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $4 million to assist scholarships that may change the trajectory of scholars’ lives and their households’ futures,” he mentioned on Instagram, calling the contributions “a visual funding in alternative, entry, and hope.”
He added;
“Atlanta continues to indicate what’s potential when a metropolis comes along with goal. I’m genuinely grateful to each companion and each one who confirmed up and confirmed out for our college students.”
Congrats to Mayor Dickens and UNCF on one other profitable Mayor’s Masked Ball and after-party!
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