Voorhees College

All proceeds from the gala will be used toward scholarship money for deserving students to attend Voorhees College.

The mistress of ceremony will be writer, comedian and actress Myra J., who was a featured cast member on one of the nation's most syndicated radio programs, the Tom Joyner Morning Show. In addition, Myra J has been the voice-over artist in numerous radio commercials.

Currently, Myra J is in her fourth season as a writer on the hit sitcoms Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns," which are both seen on TBS.  

The native Chicagoan attended college at Illinois State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and a master's degree in education.   

When not displaying her comedic wit, Myra is active with national organizations such as the United Negro College Fund and the Achor Center, a transitional program assisting women and children and grandmothers raising their grandchildren.

The entertainment for the gala will be "A Touch of Class," which is a Charleston show band with a variety of music styles including Motown, R&B and Beach.  

This will be a black-tie event. For tickets and additional information, contact Tifanie Lewis at (803) 780-1191.