The 36th Annual | “A Candle in The Dark” GALA
36th Annual | “A Candle in The Dark” GALA | Presented by The JME Group Since its founding in 1989, the “A Candle in the Dark” Gala has become one of the nation’s premier events that to celebrate African American achievement and raise much-needed scholarship funds for deserving students attending our HBCU. This exceptional evening of elegance and accomplishment has honored more than 220 luminaries over the past 35 years. The black-tie affair highlights our mission of producing leaders, pays tribute to nationally acclaimed Black leaders who are considered giants in their respective fields, and showcases the talents and oratorical skills of Morehouse students. The Gala honors leaders with either a “Candle” or “Bennie” Award in recognition of excellence in a variety of fields, including athletics, business, education, entertainment, government, law, military service, religion, and science and technology. The “A Candle in the Dark” Gala expands on the concepts presented in Morehouse College’s official history book of the same name, written by Edward A. Jones ’26. We look forward to reconnecting with the Morehouse philanthropic community for this exciting event on February 17, 2024, when Morehouse adds six outstanding recipients to an influential and iconic list of Bennie and Candle honorees!
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