Marquee Sports Network to help raise awareness and funds through online charity auction to support UNCF’s mission

September 19, 2024

CHICAGO – Tonight, Marquee Sports Network and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are partnering on a third-annual UNCF game broadcast to raise awareness and funds for UNCF’s mission to support the educational advancement of the youth, community and nation. Beginning tonight, fans can bid on unique auction items and experiences at ChicagoUNCFDay.org.

Throughout tonight’s broadcast, fans can learn more about UNCF through on-air PSA’s, Cubs Live! interviews and more. UNCF will also have an activation in Gallagher Way prior to the game where fans can learn about the organization’s mission.

The online auction is live now through September 30 and features baseball memorabilia, Chicago Bears tickets and unique Marquee Sports Network memorabilia along with beautiful artwork donated by visual artist, Kudzai B. Mutasa, who was recently featured at UNCF’s “A Mind Is…” Gala in June.

“I have always viewed my artwork as a gift meant to be shared, and I consider it a privilege to utilize this gift to support others, particularly the next generation of leaders. Collaborating with UNCF allows me to assist individuals in collecting beautiful art pieces while investing in our future,” said Mutasa.

For 80 years, UNCF has strived to change the historically Black college and university (HBCU) narrative across the nation by equipping more HBCU students with the resources necessary to transition into college, graduate and ultimately establish careers that will build better futures for our society.

To learn more and bid now, visit ChicagoUNCFDay.org.

ABOUT MARQUEE SPORTS NETWORK: Marquee Sports Network is the award-winning home of the Chicago Cubs (MLB) and a proud partner of the Chicago Bears (NFL), Chicago Sky (WNBA) and Chicago Red Stars (NWSL). Marquee Sports Network is also home to local college and high school sporting events, as well as community programming. Named the RSN of the Year in 2023 and 2024 by Cynopsis Media, Marquee Sports Network provides innovative and exclusive year-round regional sports coverage through WatchMarquee.com and the Marquee Sports Network App, accessible at home or on the go through connected TV platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV) and mobile/tablet devices (iOS, Android). Comprehensive sports coverage is also available anytime, anywhere at MarqueeSportsNetwork.com. For more information, visit MarqueeSportsNetwork.com/About.

ABOUT UNCF: UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

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