April Ryan was awarded the Shirley Chisholm Award at the UNCF national “A Mind Is…” Gala.
This continues the UNCF tradition of honoring community leaders for their game-changing education advocacy through partnerships with UNCF and their own work. This year’s honorees, who through their sacrifice and determination have led the charge in championing for a quality education for all, include White House correspondent April Ryan (Shirley Chisholm Award), Tony Award-winning Broadway director Kenny Leon (President’s Award) and the Oracle Corporation (President’s Award).
It’s on! Kicking off @UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala w/honorees WH correspondent @AprilDRyan & Tony Award-winning director @iamKENNYLEON #hbcuproud pic.twitter.com/abR8jIFeBE
— UNCF (@UNCF) March 9, 2018
Congratulations @AprilDRyan!!! I tip my hat off to you. I look up to you. I thank you. #shirleychisholmaward pic.twitter.com/U008JZ4nhn
— Amber McKynzie (@amackgizzles) March 9, 2018
