3rd Annual HBCU Alumni Black-Tie Gala Friday, September 20, 2019, 7-11 PM

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Top: William E. Bennett, Ph.D.; Rosie Allen-Herring; James L. McNeil
Bottom: Iris R. Wagstaff, Ph.D.; Eunique Jones- Gibson; Leah M. Williams

Our Host for the Evening

Independent journalist and 90s BET icon Madelyne Woods is one of the most talkative and talked about media personalities in black pop culture. Her broadcast career spans two decades and has introduced her to some of the world’s most fascinating people. As a television and radio personality, she’s won the respect and admiration of audiences with her candid and insightful analysis of news, politics and entertainment. Madelyne’s down to earth intelligence and instinctive ability to connect with guests grants her an intimacy that prompts newsmakers from the White House to the Real Housewives to relax and talk with uncommon candor. Currently, she’s an on-air personality with Radio One DC flagship station Majic 102.3 & 92.7 FM, where she hosts “The Goods with Madelyne Woods”, an entertainment feature during “The Donnie Simpson Show.” She also hosts and produces the station’s weekly public affairs show “Just Like Us.” In addition, Madelyne is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Though she’s well known for her celebrity scoops, Madelyne stays top of mind thanks to Phife Dawg of a Tribe Called Quest who rapped, “hun you got the goods, like Madelyne Woods.” Madelyne is a native of Washington, DC where she currently resides. She loves writing, food, exercise, and vacationing with her family.

Our DJ for the Evening

DJ Face has been DJ-ing since the age of 12. Face plays in multiple clubs in the Washington, D.C. area and travels the world performing at venues in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Germany, Aruba and more. You can hear DJ Face on Majic 102.3/92.7FM, on the Midday “Happy Hour” Mix with Vic Jagger, the five O’clock “Traffic Jam Relief” mix with Donnie Simpson & Tony Perkins, as well as every Saturday night from 7-10pm for the “Bassment Jam” Mix with host, Ric Chill. DJ Face is a member of the True School Corporation, which is an organization of DJ’s founded and run by Grammy Award winning producer and DJ, 9th Wonder. Currently, Face is the tour DJ for The CrossRhodes, a Hiphop/ Soul group led by Raheem DeVaughn and Wes Felton, and Jamla/Roc Nation artist, Rapsody.

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Entertainment for the evening is Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene!  As you dance the night away, enjoy a complimentary open bar and heavy Hors d'oeuvres.