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Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts '41st Annual Black & White Ball'

Pictured are the corporate donors and supporters that help support and make GMUL's programs possible; along with GMUL president and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall (front row, center).

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Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts '41st Annual Black & White Ball'

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William Gooden

Nov 12, 2026, 1:12 PM CT

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More than 750 guests filled the Baird Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s "41st Annual Black & White Ball,' GMUL’s largest fundraiser. Enterprise Mobility was the Presenting Sponsor. The Co-Chairs were Najeeb W. Rabadi of Enterprise Holdings and Dr. Celeste and Sheldon Cuffie of Cream City Cyber.

Guests also visited GMUL’s Entrepreneurship Connection Gallery, which showcases guest entrepreneurs. This year’s gallery featured artist Rosy Petri, curated by Greenwood Park Gallery & Framing, Inc.; Janette Marie Jewelry by Janette Braverman; Beautiful and Colorful Designs by youth entrepreneur Kadence Jones; and GMUL AI Bootcamp scholar Lee Vines, Jr.

Spectrum News 1 anchor Sachelle Reed emceed the evening, and Cigarette Break Band kept the dance floor full. The Famous Racing Sausages, sponsored by the Brewers Community Foundation, made a surprise appearance. Media partners included Spectrum News 1, WNOV 860 and The Truth 101.7.

Founded in 1919, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League leads through education, employment, entrepreneurship, advocacy and civic engagement. For more information or to make a gift, visit tmul.org/donate.