ATLANTA — The 41st Annual UNCF Mayor’s After the Masked Ball was held on Saturday in downtown Atlanta.
Channel 2′s Karyn Greer helped kick off the festivities on the red carpet.
The event raises money for scholarships for students who want to attend and continue their education at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
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Organizers told Channel 2 that over the last four years they have raised over $1 billion.
One student who attends Spelman College told us they were thankful for fundraising events like this.
“It meant everything to me. It ensured that I am able to continue my education at Spelman College where I can fight for the communities that are unrepresented and underserved and continue to be a voice for those who are often silenced,” the student said.
The money raised Saturday night doesn’t just go to HBCUs in Georgia, but for 101 HBCUs around the country.
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