Sherina Maye Edwards Named Chair Of The 25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, June 14, 2025

Sherina Maye Edwards has been named Gala Chair of the “25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, which will be held on June 14, 2025, at the Geraghty in Chicago. For the 25th anniversary, the “A Mind Is…” Gala will be a flashback to its original theme, a Black & White Ball. “As an alum of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Spelman College and Howard University School of Law, I am so proud to serve as Chair of the 25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala. Throughout its 80 years, UNCF-member schools have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of students, including mine. I am extremely dedicated to this cause and will work fervently to help the next generation of students, who are our future, attend college,” Edwards said. “We are so excited to have Sherina Edwards as our Gala Chair this year. She is an awesome advocate for higher education, especially for students in need. She already has begun to lead the charge to raise funds to help deserving students,” said Lisa M. Rollins, UNCF Regional Development Director. “Additionally, we are excited to return to the Black & White Ball theme this year.&...