Event Recap: Blue Gala Benefitting Spelman College

EVENT RECAP - Blue Gala Benefit for Spelman College - The Plaza, NYC - October 4, 2010

The black tie star studded affair honored MARY J. BLIGE for her philanthropic effort amongst others. SAMUEL L. JACKSON was the event host. Star Jones and Anthony Anderson lead the live auction. The event honored individuals who have made it their mission to focus on education and the arts as a way to provide young people with opportunities!

Honorees Include: Rosalind Brewer (EVP & President-South, Wal-Mart)
Kathyrn Chenault, Esq. (Patron of the Arts and Education)
Mary J. Blige (Grammy Award Winner)
Marian Wright Edelman (Children's Defense Fund)

The event was inspiring and I felt very proud that so many professionals took time out in their busy schedule to come and support such a respected HBCU dedicated to fostering educational, social and professional opportunities to students of color!

Take a Look at the FAB Event!

Event Pics

One of the GREATEST Actors ever, Samuel L. Jackson with Yours Truly

Actor, Comedian & Auctioneer of the Night, Anthony Anderson

FAB's J. Styles with Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson

Award Winning Actress Alfre Woodard looking FAB!

President of Spelman Dr. Beverly Tatum

#1 Spelman Fan!

Fun Times

Actor Anthony Anderson

Spike Lee & Wife

Director Spike Lee & Wife

Honoree Marian Wright Edelman (President & Founder, Children's Defense Fund)

Marian Edelman fights for children's rights & education!

The one and only Samuel L. Jackson with Wife

Award Winning Actor Samuel L. Jackson

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Professionals making a difference!

Heavy Hitters

Actress S. Epatha Merkerson

Ever watch Law & Order?

Honoree Rosalind Brewer (EVP & President-South, Wal-Mart)

Spelman Alum

Founder & President of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon

Check out the Jimmy Choos!

Actress Lynne Whitfield

Lynne Whitfield

CEO of BET Debra Lee

BET's Debra Lee

Former NY Yankee Star Player, Dave Winfield

Honoree Kathryn Chenault, Esq. (Patron of the Arts & Education)

Lawyer, Host & Media Personality Star Jones

Star Jones

Hot.

The Legendary Sicely Tyson

OMG! So excited to see Sicely Tyson

Music Genius Andre Harrell

Music Guru Andre Harrell

Correspondent, ABC News 20/20 Deborah Roberts and Tonight's Presenter

Silent Auction Prizes

Salvatore Ferragomo Ostrich Briefcase

For more information on the event, you can visit
www.SpelmanBlue.com

The event was FAB! Kudos to everyone who worked out to support our students' education!