UNCF holds 79th annual ‘A Mind Is A …’ Gala
For 79 years the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has had a tremendous impact on making college a reality for African Americans in need. The National “A Mind Is...’ Gala celebrates the efforts of UNCF supporters in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. The gala was held on March 2 at the Marriot Marquis in Washington, D.C. This event brought contributors and volunteers together for great food, fellowship, entertainment and philanthropy.
gathered in support of UNCF’s famous quote, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”
Howard University holds 156th Charter Day Convocation
By Patricia McDougall
Thefounding of Howard University (HU) is commemorated annually at the Charter Day Convocation and the Charter Day Dinner. This year’s Charter Day Convocation was held on March 3 at the Cramton Auditorium on the HU campus. The Charter Day Dinner occurred at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 4. The events recognized the history and accomplishments of the university since its inception in 1867. The achievements of those who matriculated at HU or support the endeavors of the institution were on full display.
Daniella Holley-Walker, dean and professor of the Law School receiving the Howard University President’s Medal Award. Holley-Walker was recently appointed the twentieth president of Mount Holyoke College. She begins the position on July 1. Back row right to left: Howard University President Frederick, Chairman Laurence Morse, Trustee Chris Carr, Trustee Leslie Hale, Trustee
executive leader of NASA. Robinson was the keynote speaker for Howard’s 156th Charter Day Convocation.
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Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF, presents anthropologist and author Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, the former president of Spelman College and Bennett College, with the UNCF President’s Award.
Ski Johnson, the Grammy-nominated saxophonist, strikes a pose.
UNCF Scholar Autumn Ford is a junior at Howard University.
From left to right: UNCF Dir. of Government Affairs Dr. Terrence Tarver, President of Philander Smith College Dr. Roderick L. Smothers Sr. with Mrs. Katrina Smothers; President of Talladega College Dr. Gregory Vincent; former General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Herman Skip Mason; President of Voorhees College Dr. Ronnie Hopkins and Executive VP and Chief Development Officer for UNCF Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr.
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President of Howard University Alumni Association Dr. Kandace Harris, Howard University Staff Organization President Monique McClung and President of the Association of Howard University Retirees Mary Jones Bryant. ASL interpreter, Billy Sanders
President of Howard University Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick (right) with Howard University Alumnus Gregory L. Robinson (CEA ‘83), former
Michele Hagans, Trustee Donald Christian, Trustee Godfrey Gill, Trustee Tyra A. Mariani and Trustee Depelsha McGruder.
By Patricia McDougall
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By AFRO Staff
The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore (KAPFMB) and the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity recently held the 50th Annual “Night in Kappa Vegas” Gala fundraising event. The men packed out Martin’s West in Baltimore with more than 1400 guests who joined them to “party with a purpose.”
The annual fundraising event, which included a silent auction and casino games, took place on March 3. According to information released by the organizations for press, funds raised will
“support community philanthropic programs, scholarship programs, and mentorship programs.”
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded on the campus of Indiana University on Jan. 5, 1911.
As part of their commitment to the community, students in the area have received more than $500,000 in scholarships from KAPFMB. The organization has mentored more than 400 at-risk teen males in the local area and operates the Kappa Youth and Community Center, located at 1207 Eutaw Place in Baltimore City.
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The Grand Polemarch Reuben A Shelton lll with AFRO Media Sales Consultant Craig Talley at the 50th Annual Night in Kappa Vegas Gala fundraising event.
Funds raised at the Kappa Vegas Gala will go towards scholarships and community programming.
Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, chartered on the campus of Morgan State University on May 29, 1931.
Left to right: Eugene Link II, Floyd Taliaferro IV and Brandon Wiley
Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon and Edward “Petey” Anthony
More than 1400 gathered at Martin’s West for the gala.
Photos by Aaron McNeil Photography
