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Regional Events
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Save the Date: Inaugural In-Person Charlotte Walk for Education – Symphony Park, Charlotte October 5, 2024
Five UNCF-member institutions are located in the UNCF Charlotte area:
- Bennett College
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Livingstone College
- Shaw University
- St. Augustine’s University
Spotlight | UNCF Charlotte Fundraising Events
10th Annual UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball – March 2024
The 10th anniversary Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball presented by Lowe’s had over 60 sponsors and 1,050 guests who came together for the celebration and fundraising to support UNCF’s mission. The event raised a total of $1,110,870, including funds raised during the night from the raffle and paddle raise. Additional revenue was presented for the Gantt-McColl Scholarship and Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship bringing the grand total for the evening to $1,486,120.
Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) was in attendance as well as a host of other elected officials from across the state.
Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Grammy Award® winning singer, songwriter and actress received the Masked Lifetime Achievement Award, Derrick Jones aka DJ D-Nice, artist, philanthropist, and DJ, received the Masked Hero Award, Fred Whitfield, immediate past president and vice chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, received the Masked Award and David & Nicole Tepper, owners of the Carolina Panthers and Charotte FC, received the Masked Award.
Click here for scenes from the 10th Anniversary UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball.
21st Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon, Presented by Wells Fargo – September 2023
9th Annual UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball, Presented by Bank of America & Lowe’s – March 2023
20th Anniversary UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon, Presented by Wells Fargo – September 2022
17th Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Raises Record-Breaking $2.3 Million – September 2019
Celebrating 75 years of service to the nation, more than 1,000 guests adorned with fascinators and hats attended UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) sold-out 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Sept. 28 in Charlotte, raising a record-breaking $2,300,000 in support of education. Global media leader, producer, actress and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey headlined the signature fundraising event presented by Wells Fargo and bestowed an unrivaled moment by matching live fundraising efforts to donate $1,149,000 million. >>Read More
Scenes from the 2019 UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon
Also, view Stacee Michelle interview with Oprah Winfrey at 2019 Charlotte UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon
“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society
UNCF Charlotte Staff
