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“With the Black & White Ball i wanted to start something to celebrate St. Louis- nice evening, nice time, nice night of music and entertainment. It's a chance to give back. I thought that was a hot thing to do.”
-Nelly
This year's Black and White Ball will raise funds for

Notable Past Attendees


Jermaine Dupri & Janet Jackson


Monica


Bow Wow & Jermaine Dupri


T-Pain


Nelly, Evander Holyfield


Ne-Yo


Jackie Joyner-Kersee


Jim Edmonds

Nelly
Ashanti
Jermaine Dupri
Janet Jackson
Boyz II Men
Monica
Johnny Gill
En Vogue
Mario
City Spud
Bill Bellamy
The Isley Brothers
St. Lunatics
D.L. Hughley

Ruben Studdard
Jagged Edge
David Banner
Jibbs
Taylor Dayne
Tom Sandoval
Marshall Faulk
Brett Hull
Jon Jay
Robert Quinn
Meghan King
Chris Long
Bow Wow

Big Boss Vette
Wyclef Jean
Ne-Yo
Jordan Binnington
Kirk & Rasheeda Frost
Blanco Brown
Brian Michael Cox
T-Pain
DMC
Jacob Bell
Jim Edmonds
Steven Jackson
Torry Holt

Orlando Pace
Jackie-Joyner Kersee
Allen Iverson
Evander Holyfield
Pisa Tinoasamoa
OJ Atogwe
Chris Duncan
Troy Percival
Nick Cannon
Roland Williams
Don King
Nico and Vinz
Larry Hughes

National and local media coverage

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Past Event Videos

2024

2023

10 Year Recap

2016

Make-A-Wish Missouri

The 12th Black and White Ball will raise funds for Make-A-Wish Missouri, an organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. In 2014, Make-A-Wish Missouri granted 309 wishes. To learn more about Make-A-Wish Missouri, visit http://mo.wish.org/.

Harris-Stowe State University

Harris-Stowe State University provides educational opportunities for individuals seeking a rich and engaging academic experience. Offering programs designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and build authentic skills that prepare students for success in a diverse society.