With President Trump’s FY2018 budget specifically protecting level funding at $492 million, our country’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) fared much better than other higher education stakeholders and federal agencies, in light of the Education Department’s 13% reduction.
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. discussing the FY2018 Trump Administration budget and the effect on HBCUs with Roland Martin.
Distinguished individuals will be honored for their impact on the next generation of leaders and for their lifetime of service as champions of social justice reform in the legal field.
TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. speaks about the importance of advocating for our nation’s HBCUs.
Ashesi hosted a delegation from the Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to exchange ideas and discuss opportunities for creating impact within their respective communities.
A major highlight of the Summit is a general session with multibillionaire Charles Koch, CEO of Koch Industries and Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, as they engage in a critical discussion on how to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurial innovators and value creators by harnessing the proven potential of HBCUs and expanding the availability of youth entrepreneurship programs.