UNCF 35th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball – Atlanta
UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Atlanta Brings out A-List Dignitaries, Features Infectious Entertainment by Bell Biv DeVoe and Raises Funds for UNCF
1,200 guests from the greater metro Atlanta community, along with nationally- acclaimed celebrities including, recording artists, entertainers and public officials attended the UNCF 35th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis December 15, 2018. Founded 35 years ago by Mrs. Billye S. Aaron and former Mayor Andrew Young during his first administration, the Mayor’s Masked Ball is the AtlantaRegional office’s signature fundraising activity and the city’s premier holiday event. The program was supported by major corporate partners and friends of UNCF. Hosted by The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor, City of Atlanta Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO, UNCF Justine Norman Boyd – Regional Development Director Mrs. Billye Aaron and Ambassador Andrew Young.
Highlights of UNCF 35th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball
Masked Award
Ted Blum, Greenburg Tarig Rodney Bullard – Home DepotWendy Stewart – Bank of America
Rashan Ali, TV One’s Sister Circle, Host
Bell Biv Devoe – Featured Entertainment
Rene Miller – Red-Carpet Host
Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra – VIP Masked Reception and Dinner
Red Carpet Photo-Ops, VIP Masked Reception, General Reception and Silent Auction, The “MASKED” Ball
- Parade of Stars & Dignitaries
- Elegant Dinner
- LIVE AUCTION and “Fund The Mission” Appeal
- Presentation of Masked Awards
- Dancing and Live Entertainment Bell Biv DeVoe1,200 guests
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms with her husband, Derek Bottoms
Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO, UNCF, Ambassador Andrew Young, Carolyn Young, Billye Aaron, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Derek Bottoms
BBD – Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Derek Bottoms
Diane Larche’ of Larche’ Communications LLC (Publicist for the UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball) poses with Jermaine Dupri, who pledged $50,000 during the fund to mission at the 35th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball.
Sonya’s Spotlight Publisher, Sonya Jenkins
Justin Boyd, Regional Development Director for the Atlanta Region of UNCF, glows in her mask with guest
Singer Peabo Bryson with his wife, Tanya Boniface Bryson
Rapper and Actor Ludacris, Diane Larche’ of Larche’ Communications LLC (Publicist for the UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball) and Comedian & Actor Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker and Jarneen Brown
Dr. Michael L. Lomax, Ronnie DeVoe, Shamari DeVoe, Mayor Keisha Bottoms, Derek Bottoms
2 Chainz and his wife, Kesha Ward
Photos by Kathy Eastman
Coverage by Sonya Jenkins Publisher & Editor of Sonya’s Spotlight Web Mag – HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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PHOTOS by Kathy Eastman
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