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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE When I dare to be powerful – to [...]
*Over 1,000 educators, business and civic leaders and supporters of education from across the country attended the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” gala on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Hilton New York raising $1.2 Million to benefit more than 60,000 students who receive UNCF scholarships and [...]
*The 34th annual UNCF Evening of Stars hosted by Anthony Anderson, is coming up on BET on Sunday, January 27 at 10pm Eastern. The telecast features unforgettable performances from Melanie Fiona, Eric Benet, Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese Gibson and Chaka Khan. Each year, the UNCF raises funds to send deserving students to [...]
*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE A wise man will make more opportunities than [...]
*Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president & CEO, United Negro College Fund (UNCF), welcomed a stellar crowd of 1500, including Fortune 100 corporations and executives, prominent education advocates, athletes, entertainers and notables from the world of finance, law and politics at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square for the ‘A mind is a terrible thing [...]
*In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, singer Kenny Lattimore shared his philosophy about education and teaching through music. He recently extended the reach of the Kenny Lattimore Foundation and has gotten involved with the United Negro College Fund’s Empower Me Tour. “It’s been really fantastic. I have a seminar that I host called [...]
Centric TV AIRS THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND’S AN EVENING OF STARS Saturday, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 WHAT: The Centric TV broadcast of the 33rd Annual UNCF “An Evening of Stars.” This electrifying night is where entertainment and education transforms young lives, allowing more than 60,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the [...]
*Oh, it’s just a great year for concerts, music and good sounds. Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Musiq Soulchild came together on Sunday for the 33rd Annual United Negro College Fund’s Evening of Stars fundraising ceremony in Pasadena, Calif. While the event was all about highlighting outstanding students who have attended or are currently enrolled [...]
*The United Negro College Fund will be hosting its annual star studded event, An Evening with Stars in Pasadena, Calif. Aug. 14 for the 33rd year in a row. And guess who’s on the line-up for the night? Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Marsha Abrosius, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild and Miguel will be lighting the stage will [...]
*In 1970, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. became executive director of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. During his tenure, UNCF’s widely recognized motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” campaign was launched by Y&R, the advertising agency, and the Ad Council, which placed the [...]
*The live taping of United Negro College Fund’s An Evening of Stars last month appeared as if it were the late 70s when music revolved around the Queen of Funk Soul, Chaka Khan. But it’s 2010 and the music, for the night, revolved around Chaka Khan, all in the name of fund-raising. The show will [...]
*At this year’s UNCF An Evening of Stars, legends join the rising stars. On September 25th, acts like Stevie Wonder, El DeBrage, Fantasia and Ledisi will be hitting the stage with many others in an all-star tribute to Chaka Khan in a live taping of the show at he Pasadena Civic Auditorium. UNCF will present [...]
*UNCF is taking time out to recognize one of the music’s most legendary voices and personalities, Chaka Khan. She is being given the Award of Excellence at the 32nd annual Evening of the Stars. UNCF is honoring Khan for her distinguished career as an artist, her longstanding support of UNCF and for her personal philanthropic [...]
*Over 1,300 festively dressed guests attended the 66th anniversary dinner of The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at New York’s Sheraton Hotel and Tower. Guests came from all over the country to attend the event and celebrate the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. Each year UNCF honors supporters who have helped UNCF [...]
*The leaders of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities breathed a sigh of relief last week when they learned that President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget includes a $30 million funding increase for their financially struggling schools. Last year, many black educators were shocked by what they considered to be substantial cuts to black [...]
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