Politico recently ran an article which inferred ulterior motives on the part of Silicon Valley companies including Apple who have invested millions of dollars in organizations dedicated to increasing the diversity in tech, including the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. We discussed the inferences with Black Enterprise.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders — and their supporters — spar over their plans for historically black colleges, as President Obama’s complicated legacy looms. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. weighs in.
There’s finally proof that there is an efficient and effective way to identify, hire and coach the future leaders that will bring diversity into organizations. Mark Newman, CEO of HireVue, speaks with Scott Lilly, VP of Programs at TMCF and President of TMCF’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division.
Will Morris of Education Week was a speaker at our 2015 TQRP institute in Houston,Texas. He spoke about teacher coaching, teacher support, and high-impact professional development. He published an article chronicling his TQRP experience.
Washington, DC (July 8, 2015) – Congressman Robert C. Scott (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) newly introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015 provides much needed grants to cover two years of college at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and MSIs for eligible students and is essential for our nation to lead the world in graduation rates.
Washington, DC (July 14, 2015) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today that it has expanded its partnership with United Airlines; and, that the company will be the “official airline” of the organization’s programs, including its award-winning 2015 Leadership Institute.