A Crystal Blue Evening has returned!

Sparkling with Purpose

Dress up. Show up. Give back.

Since 2008, the Chicago Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College has brought our community together for A Crystal Blue Evening (ACBE)—our signature biennial scholarship fundraiser where purpose meets celebration.

Yes, there will be style. Yes, there will be great energy. And yes, we’re going to celebrate some incredible people. But the ACBE gala is about so much more than a glamorous night out. It’s about making moves that matter.

Every sponsorship helps provide scholarships and educational opportunities for Chicagoland students attending Spelman College—giving the next generation of brilliant, bold, and trailblazing leaders the support they need to thrive.

So, come celebrate excellence. Come connect. Come have a good time and, most importantly, come be part of something bigger.

Because when we invest in Spelman students, we’re investing in the future.

A Crystal Blue Evening: Celebrate the moment. Fund the future. Make an impact.

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Meet the Honorees

Heritage Award

Tayari Jones, C’91

Minnie Felton Jackson Award Honoree

Barbara Edwards, C’69

Blue Diamond Woman of Excellence Award Honoree

Tamela Woods Merriweather, C'2001

Please contact NAASCchicago@gmail.com for inquiries about table or sponsorship packages.