Milwaukee mayor, UNCF announce Masked Ball scholarship fundraiser
Masked Ball scholarship fundraiser announced
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined the UNCF on Friday to announce the 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined the UNCF on Friday to announce the 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball.
What they're saying:
The event raises money for scholarships to help local students attend historically Black colleges and universities – or HBCUs. Funds also help students go to colleges across Wisconsin.
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According to organizers, the Mayor's Masked Ball has raised more than $1.3 million for local students.
"When we think about building homes, building wealth, building prosperity, building our business overall, as corporate America is concerned," said Nina Johnson, the ball's co-chair. "HBCUs are a key component of that success formula."
The 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball will be Saturday, March 29.
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The Source: Information in this report is from UNCF and FOX6 News interviews.