Sneak Peek: UNCF An Evening of Stars

UNCF: An Evening of Stars Highlights

UNCF An Evening of Stars - The United Negro College Fund would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Target, AT&T, Clear Channel, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Buick, BET and the U.S. Army.

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UNCF An Evening of Stars - The United Negro College Fund would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Target, AT&T, Clear Channel, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Buick, BET and the U.S. Army.

Patti LaBelle & Ledisi - The sound of these two powerhouse voices joined together on "New Attitude" is enough to make anyone change their tune. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Patti LaBelle & Ledisi - The sound of these two powerhouse voices joined together on "New Attitude" is enough to make anyone change their tune. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Lance Gross & Keke Palmer - The stars were all smiles as they gushed over one of the UNCF honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Lance Gross & Keke Palmer - The stars were all smiles as they gushed over one of the UNCF honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Good Girl Gone Bad - Estelle made her first late night appearance on American television when she performed "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship in Leighton Meester's absence on an August 11, 2009, episode of Conan O' Brien.  (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Estelle - The sultry UK singer may have broken a few hearts when she belted out her latest single. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

Erykah Badu - The Grambling University grad brought her funky soul jazz band to UNCF for the ultimate jam session. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Erykah Badu - The Grambling University grad brought her funky soul jazz band to UNCF for the ultimate jam session. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Miguel\r - Miguel's latest single struck the perfect note for the evening: Thanks to the UNCF, college is a "Sure Thing" for students who otherwise might not think higher education was an option.  (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Miguel\r - Miguel's latest single struck the perfect note for the evening: Thanks to the UNCF, college is a "Sure Thing" for students who otherwise might not think higher education was an option.  (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

Leon Thomas - The Victorious star was excited about UNCF since he's  college bound next year. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Leon Thomas - The Victorious star was excited about UNCF since he's  college bound next year. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Marsha Ambrosius - The possibility of higher education is never "Far Away" with the UNCF around. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Marsha Ambrosius - The possibility of higher education is never "Far Away" with the UNCF around. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Pooch Hall & Coby Bell - Two stars of BET's The Game celebrate one of the UNCF honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Pooch Hall & Coby Bell - Two stars of BET's The Game celebrate one of the UNCF honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Jill Scott - Jilly from Philly had everyone in the Pasadena Civic Center feeling inspired when she sang "Blessed." (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Jill Scott - Jilly from Philly had everyone in the Pasadena Civic Center feeling inspired when she sang "Blessed." (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Musiq Soulchild - Your generous donations to UNCF help students across the country say "Yes" to college. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Musiq Soulchild - Your generous donations to UNCF help students across the country say "Yes" to college. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Skye P. Marshall\r - The 8 Days a Week star proudly represents her HBCU alma mater, Hampton University, at UNCF: An Evening of Stars. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Skye P. Marshall\r - The 8 Days a Week star proudly represents her HBCU alma mater, Hampton University, at UNCF: An Evening of Stars. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Terrence J - A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Terrence J gives a heartfelt story about how the UNCF personally affected his education.(Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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Terrence J - A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Terrence J gives a heartfelt story about how the UNCF personally affected his education.(Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

Anthony Hamilton - Anthony Hamilton brought that down-South soul that has deep roots in HBCUs to UNCF: Evening of Stars. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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Anthony Hamilton - Anthony Hamilton brought that down-South soul that has deep roots in HBCUs to UNCF: Evening of Stars. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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David Banner - The Southern University grad represents for hip hop at UNCF by introducing one of the honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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David Banner - The Southern University grad represents for hip hop at UNCF by introducing one of the honorees. (Photo:  BET/PictureGroup)

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The Grand Finale - Musiq Soulchild, Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosia, Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton and Miguel joined forces to sing "Shining Star." It was the perfect ending to a perfect night. Tune in September 25 10P/9C. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)

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The Grand Finale - Musiq Soulchild, Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosia, Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton and Miguel joined forces to sing "Shining Star." It was the perfect ending to a perfect night. Tune in September 25 10P/9C. (Photo: BET/PictureGroup)