The National Urban Technology Center 18th Anniversary Gala
Where:
Capitale, 130 Bowery
Who was there: Guests included
Jessica White,
Eve,
Star Jones, Hill Harper, Adaora,
Alicia Quarles, Ali Abdullah, Amanda Seales,
Ariel Meredith, B Michael, Brandon Michael Vayda,
Bret Lockett, Carl McCall, Charles Schumer, Christopher J. Williams,
Deborah Cox,
DJ Mel DeBarge, Dr. Marva Gumbs-Picou, John Starks, Judy Smith, Louis Gossett Jr., Luis Ubinas, Keith Rivers,
Maurice DuBois, Mikki Taylor, Pat Bransford, Sharon Carpenter, Tom Bransford,
Tiki Barber, Tyrone & Vihara Whittle, Valentino D. Carlotti, and Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
Other details: Last night, the National Urban Technology Center held a fundraising dinner and auction to benefit youth educational programs. The event was held at Capitale, where dozens of desirable items were laid out for a silent auction during the cocktail reception, including signed Kanye West albums, travel packages, a signed Eli Manning jersey, and a gorgeous Tracy Reese runway dress. The world famous DJ Mel Debarge played music before the presenters Star Jones and Hill Harper took to the stage to honor notable contributors to the cause.
[Photos via @Guestofaguest]