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DETROIT, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Moguls in the Making, a business plan pitch competition that offers Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students an opportunity to learn and practice vital skills, will take place virtually Oct. 8-11, 2020. This second annual competition is presented by Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), Thurgood Marshall College Fund […]

On Sept. 3, former New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg announced a historic $100 million gift to four Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs) medical schools – the inaugural investment of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. Named for the historically Black Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood that was destroyed in the 1920’s racist massacre, the Greenwood

Top corporate and government recruitment partners will attend TMCF’s Leadership Institute to identify top talent from HBCUs WASHINGTON, DC – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) continues its tradition of convening one of the largest, most exclusive, talent and development recruiting conferences for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),

Washington DC, September 23, 2020 – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is celebrating the long-standing legacy of HBCUs with a homecoming inspired fundraiser and virtual concert. Taking place on October 25th, the celebration and concert will stream

[4 minute read] At Wendy’s, our values guide us in all we do, and we especially take pride in our brand values Treat People With Respect and Do The Right Thing. Recent events have made it clear that, to fully live these values, we need to take proactive steps and be part of a solution

August 27, 2020 CHICAGO — Grant Thornton LLP has significantly increased its commitment to bolster its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, while also being a positive force for justice in America’s communities. Its efforts include a half dozen new programs, complemented by meaningful financial donations to two leading social-justice organizations. Grant Thornton developed its efforts

Dr. Harry Williams of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund details findings in a new report about fragile communities across the U.S. that spotlight concerns on healthcare, police misconduct, and needed education reforms in major urban cities.

Today, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named former rival Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, a historic candidacy. Kamala Harris is not only the first woman of color on a major party ticket, she’s also the first Asian American on a presidential ticket. And, should they win, she would be the first woman Vice

New donation technology raises an additional million dollars for National Urban League and will spotlight Thurgood Marshall College Fund in August NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its new real change feature on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com will spotlight the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF),

Washington, DC, August 4, 2020—Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will convene the largest, most exclusive, talent and professional development recruiting conference for students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) at the award-winning 20th Annual Leadership Institute presented by longtime supporter of HBCUs and TMCF, Wells Fargo. Because of

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof welcomes The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) under the company’s Room in Your Heart umbrella campaign. The TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Named for the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, known for his support for education and equal

“We are scared to death. It is not safe. The cases are rising. I am worried sick. I have not had a good night’s sleep since March,” Benedict College’s president said. When South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, issued an order in early March to close all public schools to slow the spread of