January 26, 2009 – Own an exclusive DVD of The United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) “An Evening of Stars : Tribute to Patti LaBelle." Find out how by visiting www.uncf.org. The DVD includes exclusive Red Carpet interviews with the stars and more!
This year’s star-studded line-up included: Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Big Daddy Kane, Kobe Bryant, Fantasia, Vivica A. Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Tom Joyner, LisaRaye McCoy, Brian McKnight, Chrisette Michele, Mo’Nique, Shemar Moore, Raven-Symoné, and more. BET’s Chairman and CEO, Debra Lee, also made an appearance. Hear what your favorite artists have to say about the show by clicking on www.aneveningofstars.org or http://music.att.net/
This year’s Award of Excellence was presented to entertainer Patti LaBelle, for her artistry and longtime commitment to UNCF. “It’s such an honor to receive this award from UNCF,” said LaBelle. “I’m honored to join stars like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls, Quincy Jones and Smokey Robinson, who have received UNCF’s Award of Excellence, and I’m honored to be able to contribute to UNCF’s mission of helping kids get a college education. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s UNCF’s motto: A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”
The 30th anniversary celebration also includes the presentation of the UNCF Founders Award to The Ray Charles Foundation, in recognition of the late singer’s longstanding support of the nation’s largest minority scholarship fund.
Get your copy today! To find out how to get your own DVD of UNCF's “An Evening of Stars : Tribute to Patti LaBelle," visit www.uncf.org