Morgan State University hosts 40th Homecoming Gala

By AFRO Staff

On Oct. 4, Morgan State University held its 40th annual fundraising gala at Martin’s West, located in Baltimore. The gala is an annual celebration of the historically Black university and supports scholarship funds for current and prospective students. In attendance were Baltimore City Mayor M. Brandon Scott and his new wife, Hana, with baby bump number two; WBAL TV Co-Anchor Jenyne Donaldson and Con. Kwesi Mfume (D-Md.-07), his wife, Tiffany Mfume and a host of community leaders, residents and alumni.

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Joe Claire (left) and Sharlene Bowman serve as master and mistress of ceremonies.
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Col. Deborah Ellis attends the 2024 MSU Gala in her dress uniform, in a beautiful display of Black excellence in the military.
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Elected officials, alumni, current students and members of the community lift up their voices in salute to “fair Morgan” with the Alma Mater song.
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(AFRO Photos/ Stephen Newly Weds Hana Scott (left) and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott on a short break from new parenthood to be at the Morgan State University fundraiser Gala.
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India Decordova (left) speaks on behalf of the Morgan State University Foundation.
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Jenyne Donaldson, a WBAL TV 11 co-Anchor, shows off her pride as a Morgan State alumnae at the 2024 MSU Gala.
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Olajumoke Oni, Ms. Senior 2024, enjoys the gala alongside Eugene Awagah, Mr. Senior 2024, Yasmine Bryant, who serves as the 80th Ms. Morgan and Xavier Johnson, the 37th Mr. Morgan.
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Morgan University President Dr. David Wilson gives thanks to those who support the university.
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Dr. Gabrielle McLemore, Morgan State University associate professor of biology, makes an appearance.
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Sabrina Jones (left) enjoys the evening with her husband, Councilman Julian Jones.
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Secret Society Band provides live entertainment seen here Patrick Cooper on keyboard (left); Robbie McDonald on electric guitar; Bryan Mills, founder of the band and saxophonist; Taryne Warren and Mike Madison vocals. Not shown: Tim Steele on percussion and David Dyson bass guitar.
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Shani Ball (left), her husband Calvin Ball and Dr. David Wilson share a moment.
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Students David Roberts(left) and Fauziyah Isola thank the crowd for their support.
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Tiffany McCoy owner Birds of Paradise Events, is an alumni who has seen great success in post graduation and looks to pay it forward.
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Tiffany Mfume(left) joins her husband, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07), chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents since 2012.
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