{"id":298072,"date":"2026-09-23T17:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newhampshiredigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/23\/inside-the-24th-annual-uncf-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-in-charlotte-sponsored-by-wells-fargo\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T17:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:40:40","slug":"inside-the-24th-annual-uncf-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-in-charlotte-sponsored-by-wells-fargo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newhampshiredigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/23\/inside-the-24th-annual-uncf-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-in-charlotte-sponsored-by-wells-fargo\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon in Charlotte, Sponsored by Wells Fargo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene for the 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon, presented by Wells Fargo, held Saturday, September 19th at the Charlotte Convention Center\u2019s Richardson Ballroom.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"#UNCFCarolina Women Who Lead brought out major derby hat energy. Hot! Or Hmm..? \ud83d\udca3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8HCmuOv2Ip4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now one of Charlotte\u2019s largest annual women\u2019s luncheon fundraisers, the event is named in honor of Dr. Maya Angelou, a longtime UNCF supporter whose belief in education inspired the luncheon\u2019s creation. This year\u2019s gathering aimed to raise over $550,000 to support students across North Carolina, continuing UNCF\u2019s mission to help students get to, and through, college.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"#UNCFCarolina Women Who Lead brought out major derby hat energy. Hot! Or Hmm..? \ud83d\udca3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Adyx0IDKej0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day kicked off at 10am with shopping from local vendors, mimosas, and red carpet photos, building anticipation for the noon program. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5576.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5576\" class=\"wp-image-609316\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/999-Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte.jpg\" alt=\"999 Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte\" class=\"wp-image-609324\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/78-Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte.jpg\" alt=\"78 Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte\" class=\"wp-image-609325\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5565.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5565\" class=\"wp-image-609315\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5564.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5564\" class=\"wp-image-609314\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s theme centered on Beauty, Health &amp; Wellness, brought to life through a panel discussion moderated by Ohavia Phillips-Reed, giving honorees a platform to share their journeys shaping the future of the industry. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4759.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4759\" class=\"wp-image-609327\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4503_6fa204.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4503 6fa204\" class=\"wp-image-609328\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4767.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4767\" class=\"wp-image-609331\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4775.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4775\" class=\"wp-image-609332\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4777.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4777\" class=\"wp-image-609333\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No UNCF North Carolina luncheon is complete without Hatitude, the signature competition where guests compete for the most stylish, creative, and dramatic hats across several categories. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5897.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5897\" class=\"wp-image-609340\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5900.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5900\" class=\"wp-image-609342\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5901.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5901\" class=\"wp-image-609343\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now a beloved tradition spanning over two decades, Hatitude has become synonymous with the luncheon itself, turning the room into a runway of Southern glamour and personal expression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4627.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"0O4A4627\" class=\"wp-image-609310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4627.jpg?resize=384,256 384w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4627.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/IMG_5595.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"IMG 5595\" class=\"wp-image-609312\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4788.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4788\" class=\"wp-image-609334\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4806.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4806\" class=\"wp-image-609335\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4819.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4819\" class=\"wp-image-609336\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4829.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4829\" class=\"wp-image-609337\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/0O4A4864.jpg\" alt=\"0O4A4864\" class=\"wp-image-609338\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the standout looks was contestant Krystal Batts, who wore an Atoir dress, Coperni bag, and Tom Ford heels, topped off with a hat she found on Etsy that she described as both classic and bold.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"#UNCFCarolina bombshell in #Atoir, #Coperni bag, #TomFord heels at Big Hat luncheon. Hot! Or Hmm..?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yIIbKn6ybGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out more of our interviews below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Interview w @brandycltrealtor at @uncfnorthcarolina hat brunch\ud83d\udc52 We are both wearing @b@bronxandbanco\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z2_JSZa34pc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to Tiffany, Kennedy, and the whole UNCF Team for having us! Until Next Year!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5858.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5858\" class=\"wp-image-609321\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5859.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5859\" class=\"wp-image-609322\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5587.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5587\" class=\"wp-image-609319\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-IMG_5592.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte IMG 5592\" class=\"wp-image-609320\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more photos below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5898.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5898\" class=\"wp-image-609344\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5899.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5899\" class=\"wp-image-609345\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5903.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5903\" class=\"wp-image-609346\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/09\/Inside-the-24th-Annual-UNCF-Maya-Angelou-Women-Who-Lead-Luncheon-in-Charlotte-Sponsored-by-Wells-Fargo-IMG_5904-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon In Charlotte Sponsored By Wells Fargo IMG 5904 2\" class=\"wp-image-609348\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: @jaynextdoor \/ @caz.________<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/2026\/09\/22\/uncf-carolina-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-hatitude-recap\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene for the 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon, presented by Wells Fargo, held Saturday, 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