The "A Candle in the Dark" Gala is named from Morehouse College's official history book written by Edward A. Jones '26.

Since its founding in 1989, the "A Candle in the Dark" Gala has become one of the nation's premier events that to celebrate African American achievement and raise much-needed scholarship funds for deserving students. This exceptional evening of elegance and accomplishment has honored more than 221 luminaries over the past 34 years.   

Last year we honored Senator Raphael Warnock '91, noted physician Rob Gore '98, civil rights attorney Gordon Joyner '72, Merck CEO Ken Frazier, Ford Foundation CEO Darren Walker, and Entertainment Mogul, Byron Allen, as our first honorees to receive their awards virtually.