12-06-2025 13:30 via chicagodefender.com

UNCF Black & White Ball Returns June 14 to Raise $1M for College Scholarships

Trey White of WGCI-FM and Anita Blanton of FOX TV 32 (Photos Provided).
One of Chicago’s most anticipated summer galas is back—and it’s celebrating a significant milestone this year.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host its 25th annual Black & White Ball—formerly known as the “A Mind Is…” Gala—on Saturday, June 14, at The Geraghty in the Lower West Side. The event, known for its elegant dress code and mission-driven fundraising, aims
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