UNCF Gala

An evening of elegance, inspiration, and excellence would be the best way to describe the 32nd Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “Building Bridges to Opportunity” Gala. The event took place on April 1, 2010 at the Von Braun Center North Hall. This formal affair was filled with dignitaries from Huntsville, AL such as Tommy Battle (Mayor of Huntsville), Dr. Delbert Baker (President of Oakwood University), Dr. Richard Showers (District One Huntsville Council), Dr. Julius Scruggs (President of National Baptist Convention) and several others from across the United States who came to support this special occasion. The Master of Ceremony for the evening was radio personality and program director for WEUP Radio Station Mr. Steve Murry. The event inaugurated with rousing renditions of the “Star –Spangled Banner” and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” presented by the Oakwood University Aeolians. The Keynote speaker for the evening was Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr., who was nominated by President Barack Obama, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the twelfth administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on July 17, 2009. As administrator, he leads the NASA team and manages its resources to advance the agency’s missions and goals.
Other highlights of the evening were the presentation of Miss UNCF 2010, Christal Williams, and special presentations by the Gold Sponsor “SAIC” who awarded several high school students with scholarships. This splendid event culminated with a breathtaking performance by the musical guest for the evening, Kirk Whalum, who is one of today’s top saxophonists. This event is definitely one you do not want to miss in years to come and Radar Magazine would like to congratulate Cheri Wilson, Campaign Manager for the UNCF of North Alabama, on a job well done.