An Immersive Experience For HBCU Scholars at Apple
Black Enterprise took a closer look at the Inaugural Apple HBCU Immersion program, a signature component of the TMCF Apple HBCU Scholars Program.
2016 New Jersey Awards of Excellence Honorees Announced
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today announced award recipients for the 16th Annual New Jersey Awards of Excellence, which celebrate the achievements of individuals who impart a positive impact on the lives of the next generation of leaders in New Jersey.
Bonnie Watson Coleman honored by HBCU advocacy organization
TMCF recognized Watson Coleman, a native of Camden and the first African American woman from New Jersey elected to the US House of Representatives (NJ-12th) in March at a reception at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, NJ for her outstanding contributions to the next generation of leaders in the state.
Let’s Stop Talking About Diversity — Let’s Start Taking Action
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Steven Wolfe Pereira, VP of Brand Strategy and Marketing Solutions at Oracle begin a discussion with the marketing and advertising community about making 2016 the year that they stop treating “the diversity issue” like a hot potato.
McDonald’s Rallies Communities to Nominate Exceptional Teens for Community Choice Youth Award
Starting today, consumers can visit www.365Black.com to nominate a teen who is making a difference within their community. One male and one female recipient will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and will be honored alongside celebrities, philanthropists and influencers at the 13th annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, taking place in New Orleans during the 22nd annual ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®.
NHL announces recipients of annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarship for 2016
The NHL named the four recipients of the 2016 NHL/Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarship. Akeem Adesiji of the Columbus Ice Hockey Club, Prasanthan Aruchunan from the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society in Canada program, Katherine Baker of Fort Dupont Ice Hockey in Washington, D.C. and Ava Olsen of Philadelphia’s Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation were announced as winners of the academic scholarship.