A Candle in the Dark 2025

More about the Gala

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 attending our top HBCU college. This exceptional evening of elegance and accomplishment has honored more than 220 luminaries over the past 35 years.  

The black-tie affair highlights our mission of producing leaders, pays tribute to nationally acclaimed Black leaders who are considered giants in their respective fields, and showcases the talents and oratorical skills of Morehouse students. The Gala honors leaders with either a “Candle” or “Bennie” Award in recognition of excellence in a variety of fields, including athletics, business, education, entertainment, government, law, military service, religion, and science and technology.

The “A Candle in the Dark” Gala expands on the concepts presented in Morehouse College’s official history book of the same name, written by Edward A. Jones ’26.