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Kim Fields, Chris Tucker, Kelly Price celebrate at Mayor's Masked Ball

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By Jennifer Brett
Jan 4, 2016

Comedian Chris Tucker, actress Kim Fields, recording artist Demetria McKinney, actor Stephan James, R&B singer Kelly Price, actress Cocoa Brown, comedian George Wallace, filmmaker Roger M. Bobb and NBA Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Hawks player Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable guests at the 32nd annual Mayor's Masked Ball.

Former UN Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and Carolyn Young enter the ball.

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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed with Sarah Elizabeth Reed at the 32nd Annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball Atlanta at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Photo: Quinn Hood Writer:

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The event surpassed its fundraising goal. Photo: Quinn Hood

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"The multiyear partnership and support from Mayor Reed and the contributions of time and treasure from sponsors,  volunteers and  attendees made this 32nd annual Mayor's Masked Ball the smashing  success that it was," Lomax said in a statement.  "That support is a generous helping hand for deserving young men and women and a wise investment in better futures for our students, and, through their success, for all of us."

Johnny Gill performed at the pre-function reception for patrons. Photo: Quinn Hood

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