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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Milwaukee mayor, UNCF announce Masked Ball scholarship fundraiser
The Brief Mayor Johnson and UNCF on Friday announced the 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball. The event raises money for scholarships to help local students attend HBCUs. Organizers said the ball has raised more than $1.3 million for local students. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined the UNCF on Friday to announce the 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball. What they're saying The event raises money for scholarships to help local students attend historically Black colleges and universities – or HBCUs. Funds also help students go to colleges across Wisconsin. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News According to organizers, the Mayor's Masked Ball has raised more than $1.3 million for local students. "When we think about building homes, building wealth, building prosperity, building our business overall, as corporate America is concerned," said Nina Johnson, the ball's co-chair. "HBCUs are a key component of that success formula." The 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball will be Saturday, March 29. Local perspective Milwaukee has a rich history of Black American culture – from food and dance, to style, social justice and much more. On Monday night, join us as we honor the resilience, innovation and strength of the Black Community. "FOX6 Presents: A Celebration of Black History Month" airs on FOX6 and FOX Local Monday night, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. The Source Information in this report is from UNCF and FOX6 News interviews.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
4th annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball in Jacksonville to support Edward Waters University
The 2025 United Negro College Fund's Mayor's Masked Ball, which supports Edward Waters University, will take place on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. Former Action News Jax anchor Dawn Lopez will emcee the event, which is happening at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront. This gala supports UNCF's mission of investing in better futures. More than 500 corporate partners, educators, religious leaders, and community influencers are expected to attend, including Mayor Donna Deegan as the host, as well as President and CEO of Edward Waters University, A. Zachary Faison Jr., J.D. More information on tickets and sponsorships can be found at the event website: [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
