Thanks so much to the Urban Tech’s 22nd Annual Gala team for inviting SmartBrownVoices to the event. We had an AMAZING time and met a lot of wonderful people. The Urban Technology Center (Urban Tech, http://www.urbantech.org) – is a non-profit organization that has, for more than two decades, transformed the lives of youth in urban communities through their intensive social emotional learning programs – today announced their 22nd annual awards gala. This year’s gala theme will be “Investing in Today’s Youth-Tomorrow’s Leaders.”

The National Urban Technology Center, Inc. (Urban Tech) develops educational curricula and services for building social and life skills, improved academic skills, and financial and digital literacy skills for underserved youth. Through their Youth Leadership Academy® (YLA) courses, students develop fundamental skills for life effectiveness. Urban Tech’s “Adopt a School” Program focuses on Financial Network Program, Dignity for All, STEM, and Social Justice & Community Leadership.

Hannah Bronfman was honored as a special guest during Urban Tech’s 22nd Gala event. Hannah is a DJ, health and wellness enthusiast and founder of HBFIT.com, a unique online community people passionate about health, beauty, fitness, wellness, travel, music, and travel.

Past honorees, presenters, and guests include Cynthia Rowley, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Michael Bloomberg, Miss USA Olivia Culpo, Patti LaBelle, Richard Kind, Russell Simmons and Star Jones.

Pics from the event can be found here: