Global icon Sheila E. will perform at the 28th annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala in Houston. Known as a dynamic percussionist with notable collaborations with Prince, Beyoncé and Gloria Estefan, Sheila E has a career that spans more than 30 years. WHAT: UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala is the highlight of the annual fundraising […]
Join” Sunday Morning Live” with Dr. J Thomas Smith from 9:00-11:00 (ct). Take part in the conversation by phone with our guests Juana Collins, UNCF Area Development Director, discussing the “Walk for Education, and their Youth Gala.” Also on board, Darlene King, Coordinator, Mount Carmel Academy, sharing information on their “First National Work Search Contest”. […]
Mayor Sylvester Turner will welcome more than 100 Texas business, civic and education leaders to the Houston United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Luncheon on Friday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Houston. The event supports UNCF’s efforts in providing quality higher education for minority students. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO […]
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is putting the superstar status of Michael Jackson and Ray Charles towards a great cause with the establishment of two new scholarship programs. In a recent press release the Michael Jackson scholarship will provide financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the […]
Roland Martin talks to Dr. Michael Lomax, President of the UNCF about their controversial decision to accept a $25M donation from known Republicans the Koch Brothers.…
Jill Scott showed off her new body at the 2014 UNCF Evening with the Stars event. The singer shed some pounds and was spotted with a bandaged foot and a mystery man on her arm. Other stars that attended the event included Monica, Trey Songz, Sevyn Streeter, the Braxton Sisters, Ron Isley, Mack Wilds and […]
Attorney Gene Locke discusses the need and value of the United Negro College Fund, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. For more information on the UNCF call 713-942-8623.
Zarina Poole, Assistant Development of UNCF Corporate Scholarship Program and Justin Inglehart, UNCF Corporate Scholar joined us to share information about The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Campaign for Emergency Aid. This campaign provides emergency financial aid to students at risk of leaving college due to financial circumstances. Contact info: visit www.uncf.org or […]
Via Eurweb.com: 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 […]
