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BLACK RAVEN ENDURANCE COLLECTIVE HOSTS INAUGURAL HBCU FUNDFEST™ WALK/RUN/RIDE FROM MAY 1, 2021—MAY 31, 2021

Proceeds from Virtual Event to Benefit Thurgood Marshall College Fund—————#HBCUFUNDFEST #TMCF #BREC MONTGOMERY, AL (APRIL 14, 2021) – Black Raven Endurance Collective (BREC), partners in the Civil Rights Race Series, returns with the HBCU FundFest beginning May 1, 2021. In partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the month-long charity run, cycle and walk challenge […]

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TMCF APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE AND SIGNING OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) thanks President Biden and both houses of Congress for the passage and signing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) which includes a record $3 billion in relief for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominantly

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NBA details All-Star support for HBCUs, communities impacted by COVID-19

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have dedicated NBA All-Star 2021 to elevating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and COVID-19 equity. It has been nearly a full calendar year since the NBA announced it was suspending the 2019-20 season due to concerns over the growing coronavirus pandemic; a time when there were

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THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND (TMCF) Launches the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (February 26, 2021) – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today the launch of the newly created Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice. The Center’s mission will be to advance research on social justice, and to support change through new policies or programs that foster racial equity in

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Alzheimer’s Association and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce New Collaboration to Develop Advocates and Champions in Alzheimer’s Fight

Today, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is announcing a new, multiyear collaboration to engage students, faculty and university leaders from TMCF’s 47 member schools in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The collaboration is aimed at developing Alzheimer’s advocates and champions in the Black/African American community — a

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NBA ALL-STAR 2021 TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7 IN ATLANTA, SUPPORTING HBCUs AND COVID-19 EQUITY EFFORTS

– NBA All-Star Game and Skills Competitions to Take Place on One Night for First Time, With Oncourt Action Beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT – – NBA and NBPA to Commit More Than $2.5 Million to Support HBCUs and Communities Impacted by COVID-19 – – NBA and NBPA Establish Health and Safety Protocols

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COACH RELEASES EPISODE TWO OF “COACH CONVERSATIONS”

Featuring Michael B. Jordan, Cordae and Lindsay Peoples Wagner on Leaving a Lasting Impact NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – Coach releases the second episode of Coach Conversations, its monthly YouTube series about culture, community and creativity, featuring global face of Coach Michael B. Jordan, Grammy-nominated hip hop artist Cordae and hosted by editor-in-chief

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SOUR PATCH KIDS® PARTNERS WITH THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND AND BASKETBALL SUPERSTAR CHRIS PAUL ON SWEET SCHOLARSHIP

Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions encouraged to apply for the Mischief for Change Scholarship EAST HANOVER, N.J., February 11, 2021 – Are you a current or incoming student of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI)? If so, the SOUR PATCH KIDS brand, in

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Ally honors Black history by investing in Black futures

Scholarships with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and other groups seek to fill opportunity gaps and expand career options for Black candidates DETROIT, Feb. 2, 2021– With Black History Month underway, Ally recognizes that access to careers with long-term growth potential is still not equal for everyone. To address this

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The Kroger Co. Foundation Announces Racial Equity Fund Build It Together Partners

Foundation collectively invests $3 million to advance racial equity through partnerships with Black Girl Ventures, Everytable, LISC and Thurgood Marshall College Fund CINCINNATI, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation (“Foundation”) today announced the recipients of its Racial Equity Fund Build It Together grant challenge, an initiative awarding $3 million in

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THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND (TMCF) SALUTES THE NEW CO-CHAIRS OF THE BI-PARTISAN HBCU CAUCUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (January 29, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulates and extends its sincere thanks to Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC), Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) for chairing the Bi-Partisan HBCU Caucus for the 117th Congress. Accomplishments of the HBCU Caucus in

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Medtronic Releases Second Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report

In 2020, the company accelerated efforts to address systemic inequities within and outside its walls. Medtronic Releases Second Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity ReportIf this past year had one silver lining, it was a reinvigorated push for social and racial justice. Building a better and more just world for everyone requires pivoting the approach, transparency

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