Changemakers & Celebs Sizzle The 2025 UNCF Atlanta’s Mayor’s Ball & After Party, Philanthropically Fundraise $4M For HBCUs
Dozens of celebrities and community leaders gathered this weekend for the 42nd annual UNCF Atlanta’s Masked Ball and Party, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens, to celebrate another year of excellence and influence in a city where the south truly “has something to say.”
Source: Paras Griffin / GettyHeld at the Signia by Hilton, the star-studded evening featured actor Anthony Anderson as host and leadership from UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax, Ph.D., and UNCF Assistant to the President, Atlanta Regional Office, Justine Boyd.
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Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe event also showcased Atlanta’s elite, including actors, lawyers, musicians, executives, presidents, and philanthropists, coming together to honor the city as a beacon of Black excellence.
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The gala, Atlanta’s premier fundraising event, raises awareness of the benefits of a college education, supports UNCF scholarships, and highlights the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.
Source: Paras Griffin / GettyAttendees enjoyed an evening of glitz, glamor, and community celebration, all while helping advance UNCF’s mission to invest in the better futures of young men and women moving into college.
It also showcased some of the city’s finest dressed to the nines for this black tie event.
Source: Paras Griffin / GettySpotted at the scene during the fundraiser were TI and Tiny Harris, Dr. Heavenly Kimes…
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Source: Paras Griffin / GettyCelebrity ambassador Andrew Young and his wife Carolyn Young…
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Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe highlight of the night was the presentation of the MASKED Award to Dr. David A. Thomas, president of Morehouse College, in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and transformative impact on higher education.
During his speech, Dr. Thomas revealed that he originally wanted to attend an HBCU, but could not afford it, but returned to the prestigious institution as outgoing president during a full term.
Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe evening’s entertainment included a special performance by legendary R&B group En Vogue, who serenaded the crowd with songs ranging from “My Lovin’” to “Free Your Mind.”
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Source: Paras Griffin / GettyIn addition to celebrities appearing on the scene, the 2025 UNCF Atlanta Social Media Immersion Program cohort shined brightly at this year’s UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball.
The group stepped into their roles as social media writers and production assistants with style and professionalism, thanks to Amazon, which kindly sponsored most of their looks.
The group includes outstanding students from HBCUs, including Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Oakwood University, Pain College, and Morehouse College, as well as graduate students and representatives of UNCF National, all supported by the guidance of Assistant Vice President Justine Norman Boyd and UNCF staff and vendors who have poured in their preparation over the past few weeks.
Stylish academics also did the Amazon Fit Check, happily showing off their looks for the big night.
After the end of the night, Mayor Andre Dickens spoke again about the evening and praised the 42nd UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball of Atlanta as a night with great energy.
“Thank you for your generosity, we have raised more than $4 million to support scholarships that will change the course of students’ lives and the future of their families,” he said on Instagram, calling the donations “a tangible investment in opportunity, access and hope.”
He added;
“Atlanta continues to show what happens when a city comes together for a purpose. I’m so grateful to all my colleagues and everyone who came out and showed our readers.”
Congratulations to Mayor Dickens and UNCF on another successful Mayor’s Masked Ball and Party!
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