From: eurweb.com

       *New York City has returned to its usual relaxed state of mind after haven’t been sent through a massive celebratory whirl caused by more than 600 excited students enrolled at 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), together with 4,000 educators, philanthropists, CEOs, business and government executives, celebrities, tastemakers and media who converged on The Big Apple to celebrate the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 22nd anniversary dinner weekend in New York City.

      The anniversary gala is a culmination of the weekend festivities.  In addition to the gala, the anniversary weekend consisted of three other primary events: The 9th Annual Leadership Institute Recruitment Conference & Career Fair, the 4th Annual FRONT ROW Fashion Show and the Prestige Awards.

      The whirlwind weekend kicked off with the 9th annual Leadership Institute and Recruitment Conference & Career Fair at The Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers on Friday, October 23.  The event is the largest recruitment conference in the nation dedicated to providing leadership development and professional development training to HBCU students bringing together students attending the 47-public HBCUs with top executives to prepare students to be more competitive professionals.  The conference has a recruiting component that provides access for students to potential career opportunities with many of the nation’s leading corporations and government agencies.

      On Saturday, October 24, all eyes were up front at the 4th annual Front Row Fashion Show at the historic Roseland Ballroom featuring a runway show with the latest apparel and accessories from several of the industry’s established and emerging designers.  The annual fashion showcase pays tribute to some of the fashion industry’s leading professionals and style icons who have advanced and influenced multicultural style and achievements in the industry.

      On Sunday, October 25, hundreds headed to Saks Fifth Avenue for the Prestige Awards that acknowledges the achievements of individuals who are young, talented and have made notable contributions to their professions, industries and communities.  The coveted commendation is one of the highest awards presented annually to honorees that consistently demonstrate leadership and embody the commitment and legacy of the late Justice Thurgood Marshall.