Black Tie and Hi-Tops made more than a fashion statement at the Urban League of Greater Dallas Annual Gala which was held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on August 24th .In her message, Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President and CEO Urban League of Greater Dallas said, “The Sneakers were a tribute to all of the young people who grew up in an era where Hi-Top Sneakers were cheap and all they could afford, but we also had a community that instilled values, hope and high expectations in our youth. Today we see a generation of $200 Hi Tops who are missing a true foundation to stand on. The Hi-Tops must ground us to remember where we come from, how we got to this point and then to reach out and give our youth more than $200 sneakers,” she said.
Barbara Steele, a longtime civic leader received the Urban League of Greater Dallas Whitney M. Young Jr. Award and Wells Fargo, an outstanding corporate partner, received the Buddy J. Minyard. This year’s theme was “Investing in the Community”. Honorary chairs for the event are Levi and Loretta Davis.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a $15,000 check from the Urban League Young Professionals. Trips and artwork by Frank Frazier were among the popular raffle and silent auction items.
A soul-stirring concert by the Emotions had guests dancing to a string of hits including “Don’t Ask My Neighbor”, “Best of my Love” and “Boogie Wonderland”. VINJAC provided music during dinner.
