WASHINGTON, D.C. — The week of September 24-28, our nation’s capital will be home to the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), celebrating the historical and cultural significance of HBCUs, which have been essential to American higher education for over 180 years. HBCUs are hubs of academic excellence, cultural brilliance, and pathways […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2023) – Actress and comedian Kym Whitley will serve as host of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual “Leaders and Legends” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel. “We are grateful for Kym Whitley’s willingness to host our annual gala,” TMCF CEO & President Harry […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — LaTyra English has always been passionate about working in sports one day. The North Carolina Central graduate student’s experience in the NBA Historically Black College & University (HBCU) fellowship inspired her. That memorable 10-week experience encouraged her to apply for the 2023 Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo. Now that English is one […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chloe Brackens and Charlese Colen have enjoyed the opportunity of representing the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff during an action-packed second day of the 2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo Thursday at the Hilton Hotel. Brackens had a memorable day as she was one of five students to receive […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aaron Wesley has a lot to celebrate. The Langston University senior broadcast journalism and business management major traveled to the nation’s capital for the first time to attend the prestigious Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo on Wednesday, his 23rd birthday. After being shot in the back of the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2023) — The 2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo and the “Leaders and Legends” Awards and Fundraising Gala are here. It promises to be an exciting and memorable week of networking, learning, development, entertainment, fun, and reflection. This week crystalizes every positive aspect of TMCF’s work throughout […]