Master of Ceremonies was John Reid, Morning News Anchor, WRVA
The guests were welcomed by Robin Byrd, UNCF Area Development Director, and Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University
Governor Ralph Northam looks on during the opening remarks.
Dr. Hakim Lucas and Robin Byrd greet Governor Northam
The Honorable Ralph S. Northam, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia was the host of the Governor’s Luncheon benefitting UNCF. He gave brief greetings.
Dianna Ruffin, UNCF Richmond Leadership Council Co-Chair, Good Shepherd Baptist Church, introduces the keynote speaker
The keynote address was given by Johnathan M. Holifield, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, White House Domestic Policy Council, Executive Office of the President, U. S. Department of Education
Dominion is the first recipient of the UNCF Flame Bearer of Education Award
Pastor and First Lady, Johnnie and Clementine Fleming, of Second Baptist Church, Chester, Virginia accept the UNCF Flame Bearer of Education Award
Billy K. Cannaday Jr., a veteran educator, awarded the UNCF Flame Bearer of Education Award
Bishop Jeffery L. Reaves, Sr., Senior Pastor, Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA made a fundraising appeal to the audience. He led the effort by making a personal donation of $5,000.00.
Danyelle Honore’ shared a testimony about the positive impact that the UNCF Gates Millennium Scholar award is having on her life. The scholarship has paid for her undergraduate schooling. She will graduate with the University of Virginia class of 2019. It will continue to pay for graduate school. Danyelle has been accepted to Harvard University to study for her Master’s Degree.
Photo Credit Ervin B. Clarke
