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UNCF CALIFORNIA OFFICES TO HOST STATEWIDE VIRTUAL GALA SUPPORTING HBCUs AND STUDENTS
Fundraising event honors notable corporations, individuals and recording artists who are advancing educational opportunities for young people
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) For the first time, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) offices in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco will co-host a statewide virtual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, on Thursday, March 4, 2021
. Hosted by actress, and television host, Holly Robinson Peete
, the newly virtual fundraising program will be immediately followed by acclaimed recording artists’ performances including Ledisi, Chaka Kahn, Stephanie Mills and a special award presentation by UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax.
UNCF Achieves “Transformational Outcomes” for HBCUs, Inspired by Black Voices Cut Short
Final efforts, spurred by UNCF convincing Congress of racial inequality in country, can turn institutions around, relieve debt in bleak COVID period
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Today, Congress released details of the FY 2021 appropriations bills and the coronavirus relief stimulus. After much lobbying by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) on behalf of all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the students they serve, the following items, among others, are included in the legislation to fund the government for the rest of FY 2021 and provide emergency relief from the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), having the ability to make transformative change on HBCU campuses: