Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host the "10th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball "on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel at 6 p.m. Attendees will get the opportunity to wear decorative masks and done their best attire for a night of dinner and dancing. Over the past nine years, the event has brought in more than … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
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United Negro College Fund hosts ’40th Annual Walk for Education’
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted its "40th Annual Walk for Education" at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The "Walk for Education" helps UNCF raise funds to support black students in their education endeavors. This year's Grand Marshal for the walk was Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. “UNCF and the Historically Black … [Read more...] about United Negro College Fund hosts ’40th Annual Walk for Education’
UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the historic Hilton Milwaukee City Center, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) celebrated 80 years of empowering students and transforming the future during the 9th annual Milwaukee Mayor's Masked Ball. This year's event was Mayor Cavalier Johnson's third year of serving as the ambassador for more than 400 guests. As part of the the ball UNCF honored … [Read more...] about UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) held its annual "National Walk for Education" at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The "National Walk for Education" is a nationwide initiative to raise the critical funds for UNCF needs to fulfill its mission of support to its member Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's); help … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
Mayor Johnson hosts ‘8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball’ to support higher education
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) local area office and the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson hosted the Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball and welcomed more than 300 guests including corporations, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, educational leaders, and other partners from across Wisconsin. This special event was held at the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson hosts ‘8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball’ to support higher education
UNCF hosts ’38th Annual Walk for Education’
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their 38th Annual UNCF Milwaukee Walk for Education. The walk was held August 27, 2022, against the beautiful lakefront backdrop of Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. This year's Honorary Chairperson was Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson who kicked off the event and … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ’38th Annual Walk for Education’
UNCF hosts 2019 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts 2019 Walk/Run for Education
Mayor Barrett hosts 2019 UNCF’s Masked Ball
On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor's Masked Ball at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The UNCF Masked Ball is one of Milwaukee's signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it brings together local celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett hosts 2019 UNCF’s Masked Ball
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education