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Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) walk on sacred ground, following in the illustrious footsteps of trailblazers. These institutions, woven into the fabric of American history, have been graced by some of the world’s most influential figures. Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes roamed Lincoln University’s bucolic campus, while Kamala Harris and Chadwick Boseman […]

Throughout Black History Month, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and their rich legacy by spotlighting some of the biggest musical influencers and contributors to the world, especially since the Grammy Awards were earlier this month.  In the Black community, music holds immense cultural importance,

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is honoring the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and their rich legacy throughout Black History Month by reflecting on the significant contributions of HBCU alumni in the Super Bowl.Three HBCU alums will compete in Super Bowl LVIII. Javon Hargrave (South Carolina State) will represent the San Francisco

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Supporting the Teachers Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) is one way that Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has done a quality job of addressing the nation’s teacher shortage and increasing the number of minority instructors in the classroom. TQRP focuses on creating a more equitable world by offering high-quality pre-service training and personalized support once

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it.” – Thurgood Marshall  Thurgood Marshall’s legal victories extended beyond education, as he played a significant role in dismantling legal segregation. His tireless efforts as a civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice helped lay

Jahmahn Larsosa is a shining example of the incredible impact of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.   “TMCF made it possible for me to achieve what I often thought was impossible — graduating from Chicago State,” Larsosa said. “Even more than that, TMCF helped me gain my first internship when I needed the money for tuition.

By Marybeth Gasman, ForbesThis appeared on Forbes.com on January 8, 2024 On January 4, 2024, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, an organization dedicated to serving the nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities and public Predominantly Black Institutions named  Racquel Oden  as the chair of its board of trustees. Oden, a Black woman, is the first woman in

By Johnny Jackson, Diverse Issues in Higher EducationJan 16, 2024The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation announced applications are open for an advancement of education scholarship program in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The scholarships will provide Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding in the United States with need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 for attendance at a

By Dr. Harry L. Williams, TMCF President & CEOThis appeared in Diverse Issues in Higher Education on Jan. 11, 2024 Over the past decade, Black college and university enrollment has been dropping at alarming rates, declining 22% from 2010 and 2020. We can expect this recession of Black enrollment to continue in the wake of the recent

In the pursuit of academic excellence and global impact, Temitope Ajibola, a distinguished Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) scholar, has crafted an extraordinary journey from dreaming of studying in the United States to becoming the founder of Youniserve, a groundbreaking global talent mobility startup. From the classrooms of Morgan State University to the global stage

As a national leader in equity and inclusion, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is actively transforming Thurgood Marshall and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s dream into reality by supporting audacious students unafraid to question established practices, push boundaries, and innovate. Marshall and King’s dreams of a better world are being realized daily as their shared