A new biopic on Thurgood Marshall has revived interest in the man who almost 50 years ago was confirmed as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. It has also served as a reminder of how far America has come — and, in these seemingly racially fraught times, how far we still have to go.
TMCF’s Annual Awards Gala is acknowledged as one of the most powerful events making an impact in Washington, DC.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds President Trump’s intent to nominate, friend to TMCF and the Black College Community, Dr. Samuel H. Clovis, Jr., to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.
Wells Fargo makes $115,000 investment for The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Teacher Quality And Retention Program Summer Institute (TQRP) in Houston, TX to better equip Fellows with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for, enter and succeed in competitive and challenging teaching environments.
“Shortly after the election results were announced, Dr. Clovis began meeting with TMCF to develop an action plan to deepen the USDA’s relationship with our agriculture schools in order to help them build capacity, infrastructure and career paths for their graduates,” said Johnny Taylor Jr., President & CEO of TMCF.
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, told The Chronicle that he was impressed that the administration was considering Mr. Carter. “That is a highly unusual candidate,” he said. “If they’re considering someone like that, good for them. That means they’re doing their homework.”