42nd UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Ball Sets New Standard for Philanthropy

The United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball resides at the intersection of philanthropy, style, impact, and cultural awareness. In its 42nd year, the annual gathering in Atlanta not only provides those four qualities, it exceeds expectations!

Notably, the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball celebrates its member institutions as well as the dedication of corporate partners, cultural movers and shakers, plus the individuals ensuring education at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to move forward!

During the program, more than $250,000 was raised to fund scholarships. Overall, $4 million was raised!

“The Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball stands as one of UNCF’s premier national fundraising events, reflecting this city’s unwavering commitment to educational equity, opportunity and achievement,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “The generosity of Norfolk Southern and all of our presenting sponsors ensures we can continue opening doors for thousands of students and advancing our mission to invest in better futures.”

In the midst of all of the fun, it was all about raising funds for the students and furthering scholarships for the HBCUs.

As Lou Rawls once famously said, “a mind is a terrible thing to waste!”