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JPMORGAN CHASE BEEFS UP COMMITMENT TO BUILD BLACK WEALTH WITH FRESH $5 MILLION INVESTMENT AND NEW INITIATIVES

JPMorgan Chase is investing $5 million to reaffirm its commitment to Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) and supporting new initiatives to create economic opportunities for black Americans. This month marks the one-year anniversary since the nation’s largest bank launched ABP, a drive to help African Americans achieve sustained economic success. The action builds on the bank’s […]

The Role of HBCUs in Our Nation’s Success by Dr. Williams in ACT Blog

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are congressionally defined as “…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association…” The majority of HBCUs originated between 1865-1900, with the greatest […]

THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND (TMCF) STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S PROPOSED FY 2021 BUDGET

WASHINGTON, DC (February 11, 2020) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) appreciates President Trump’s consistent commitment to not cut budget items of particular importance to Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), despite making significant cuts to other domestic programs in his FY 2021 Budget (Budget). This decision to not cut HBCU funding highlights the […]

5 charities you can support for Black History Month

Each year America celebrates Black History Month to honor the historical achievements of the African-American community. What better way to celebrate than supporting organizations working to make racial equality a reality? Here are a few non-profits making positive impacts on the black community. Thurgood Marshall College Fund The Thurgood Marshall College Fund was established in […]

Best Fintech Companies to Work for 2020

The 49 companies that made Arizent’s third annual list of Best Fintechs to Work For include a wide variety of employers, such as small-business lenders, wealth management software developers, direct mortgage lenders, digital banks and payments platforms. Best Fintech Companies to Work for 2020. A common thread among 2020’s companies is their ability to create […]

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To TMCF

MIAMI & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) – the pre-eminent national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black […]