| Newark, New Jersey — Local non-profit MENTOR Newark is hosting their annual fundraising gala on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm at Heritage Hall and in the atrium of the Hahne Building in Newark. The theme of this year’s gala is “Welcome to The Yard: A Celebration of HBCUs.” Guests will participate in an elevated tailgate experience, watch the Shabazz High School marching band open the event, celebrate local business Unionwear as they are honored for their community work, and hear an exciting panel discussion at 7:00pm, “Words from the Yard,” featuring impressive HBCU alumni as they discuss the impact that HBCUs and mentoring had on their lives.
Members of the community interested in attending can RSVP here. Media planning to attend must RSVP to Maggie Leuzarder at MLeuzarder@mercuryllc.com.
MENTOR Newark’s “Welcome to the Yard, A Celebration of HBCUs” Annual Fundraising Gala and “Words from the Yard” Panel Discussion:
WHO:
Special Guests:
· Ras J. Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark
· Genique Hamilton, Principal, University High School
· Dr. Dionne Ledford, ED & Superintendent, Roseville Community Charter School
· Jermaine Myrie, CEO, MENTOR
· Steve Pamon, President, VERZUZ
WHAT:
Local non-profit MENTOR Newark is inviting community members to their annual fundraising gala on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm. The theme of this year’s gala is “MENTOR Newark Welcome to The Yard, A Celebration of HBCUs.” Guests will participate in an elevated tailgate experience, watch the Shabazz High School marching band perform, celebrate local business Unionwear as they are honored for their community work, and hear an exciting panel discussion about the impact of HBCUs.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 26
6:00pm – 8:30pm
WHERE:
Hahne & Company
Atrium & Heritage Hall
50 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ, 07102
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