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UNCF’s 11th Annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball Huge Success

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
  • In addition to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, like past years, local sponsors contributed towards the success of this event.
  • “Events like the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball help us do just that,” said Therese Badon, senior vice president, development and special events divisions, UNCF.
  • For more information on the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball and future sponsorship opportunities, call 504.581.3794 or email [email protected] .

Original lead singer of legendary Funk and R&B band The Bar-Kays, to release new album, Yours Truly, Larry D

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Music Moves Records recently hosted listening parties for multi-gold and platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and producer, Larry Dodson also known as Larry D. in support of his full-length album Yours Truly, Larry D. Fans and industry executives gathered at Di'Vine House in Nashville; APEX Museum in Atlanta; and at WAVN Studio in Memphis for the intimate events where they were treated to an early listen of the 11-track album featuring singles "I'm Good" and "Just We." Yours Truly, Larry D. will be available everywhere on May 20 on Music Moves Records.

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  • Yours Truly, Larry D. will be available everywhere May 20 on Music Moves Records.
  • Yours Truly, Larry D. will be available everywhere on May 20 on Music Moves Records.
  • Larry D., who was the lead singer of The Bar-Kays for almost five decades, is releasing his first album as a solo artist.
  • Follow Larry D. on Instagram (@thereallarrydodson) and Twitter (@RealLarryDodson), Facebook (/Larry Dodson), and YouTube (/LarryD).