UNCF Birmingham

10/09/2026

We know you're busy, so here's a short highlight of all the great information and thank you for supporting UNCF Birmingham!

Alabama Walk for Education: We raised over $50,000 for students. Thank you to everyone who walked, gave and cheered! See the collage and recap video!

YPAC Jazz After Dark raised more than $10,000. See the collage and recap video!

Leader Spotlight: Thank you to Ruby E. Fenton of the Wells Fargo Foundation for her leadership on our Corporate Leadership Board.

HBCU impact: Did you know Alabama's HBCUs generate $1.4 billion in economic impact and support 13,434 jobs?

Coming up:
Faith Events on October 11th at Trinity Baptist Church and October 25 at Greater Shiloh!
Oct. 23: YPAC Birthday Celebration at The City Club. Proceeds go to UNCF scholarships.
Oct. 29: Magic City HBCU Breakfast, benefiting UNCF.
2nd Tuesday of each month: Free "Dethrone the Loan" webinars for students.
Save the date, March 13: Mayor's Masked Ball at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom

Invest in a student today: Give at uncf.org/birmingham, or ask your employer about matching gifts. Please remember to like and share this information on social media!

A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.

Newsletter Link in the comments.

If you have questions or need more information on sponsorships, email [email protected].

10/05/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD ACCESS ENDS TODAY! 🚨

Don’t wait. Get your tickets FAST! ⏰🔥

Kick-off the Classic with the UNCF Young Professional Advisory Council at the YPAC Birthday Celebration – Classic Day Party! 🥂✨

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 The City Club | Birmingham, AL
🕕 Starting at 6:00 PM
🤍 All White Affair — Attire Encouraged
🎟️ Early Bird: ONLY $30 — TODAY ONLY!
🎟️ General Admission: $40
🎟️ YPAC Members: FREE

This is more than a celebration. It’s an opportunity to NETWORK. CELEBRATE. SUPPORT A GREATER PURPOSE.

💙💛 ALL FUNDS RAISED GO DIRECTLY TO UNCF to support scholarships and the educational opportunities of deserving students.

🔥 THIS IS A YPAC-SANCTIONED EVENT.
🔥 THIS IS A MOVEMENT.

If you’ve been waiting to get your ticket… TODAY IS THE DAY.
👉 Secure your Early Bird ticket before access ends! Scan QR or ticket Link in comments.

09/19/2026

🏈✨ KICK OFF MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEKEND WITH YPAC! ✨🏈

Birmingham's biggest weekend deserves a CLASSIC kickoff, and the UNCF Birmingham Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) is setting the tone with an unforgettable celebration! 🥂

Join us for the YPAC Birthday Celebration – Classic Day Party, where young professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come together to network, celebrate, and make an impact!
Whether you're reconnecting with your HBCU family, expanding your professional network, or simply looking for the perfect way to start your Magic City Classic weekend, THIS is where you want to be!

🤍 IT'S AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR! 🤍

Bring your style, your energy, and your CLASSIC spirit as we celebrate with signature cocktails, meaningful connections, photo activations, giveaways, and prizes — all while supporting a greater purpose!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The City Club | 1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3100, Birmingham, AL 35203

🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT!
✨ YPAC Members: FREE!
✨ Early Bird Admission: $30
✨ General Admission: $40
⏳ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS OCTOBER 5, 2026! Secure your ticket early and save $10!

👇 READY TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT? 👇
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets, or click the ticket purchase link in the comments below!

💙💛 PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!
Your participation helps support UNCF scholarships and our mission to invest in the next generation of leaders.

🔥 THIS IS MORE THAN A DAY PARTY. THIS IS MORE THAN A CLASSIC KICKOFF. THIS IS A MOVEMENT!

Come dressed in WHITE. Bring your CLASSIC energy. Make meaningful connections. Celebrate with PURPOSE!

An Official YPAC-Sanctioned Event!

UNCF Birmingham Miles College Stillman College Alabama A&M University Alabama State University

09/18/2026

Congratulations to the new YPAC members!

09/14/2026

09/05/2026

We’re getting ready for one of our favorite Magic City Classic week traditions! 🏫

The Birmingham Business Alliance is proud to host the 2026 Magic City HBCU Breakfast on Oct. 29, bringing together our region’s HBCU and business leaders for meaningful conversations around talent, opportunity, partnership and the future of our region.

As we prepare for this year’s event, our team recently connected with UNCF Birmingham leadership including Casi Ferguson, Area Development Director, Birmingham, UNCF, and participating HBCU presidents:

• Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony, President of Lawson State Community College
• Dr. Yolanda W. Page, President of Stillman College
• Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., President of Talladega College (not pictured)

Benefiting UNCF, the breakfast celebrates the important role HBCUs play in developing the talent and leaders who move our region forward. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organizations that want to be part of this important conversation. To learn more, contact Martina Winston at [email protected] - or go ahead and buy your table or ticket now at https://events.birminghambusinessalliance.com/magic-city-hbcu-breakfast-2026.

We look forward to celebrating our HBCU community during Magic City Classic week!

09/01/2026