TMCF Partners with Delaware State University’s Center for Global Africa’s 2nd Annual Pan-African Development Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2020 Washington, DC—The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to serve as a cosponsor of Delaware State University’s Center for Global Africa’s 2nd Annual Pan-African Development Conference. “This conference represents our ongoing commitment to the Center’s great work in building a community of learning as a foundation for the […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures Over $2.5 Million in Support For HBCU Student Scholarships And Programming With Virtual Homecoming Celebration
#RISE HC2K20 Included Appearances By 2 Chainz, Lil Baby, T.I, Shaquille O’Neal and Deion Sanders Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), celebrated the longstanding legacy of HBCUs Homecoming with #RISE […]
Lil Baby, Kandi Burruss, Brandee Evans & Deion Sanders Join Thurgood Marshall College Fund For Virtual Homecoming Celebration Streaming On AspireTV
#RISE HC2K20 to Include Musical Performances and HBCU Homecoming DJ Sets Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is continuing to celebrate the long standing legacy of HBCUs Homecoming with a […]
Google To Provide Digital Skills Training At HBCUs As Part Of $15 Million Pledge
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the deepening digital divide in the U.S. as students move to online learning. For Black college students, the unequal access to digital literacy has a direct impact on their job prospects upon graduation. In an effort to bridge the digital skills gap, Google announced on Tuesday a […]
McDonald’s USA Expands Its HBCU Platform to Support the Next Generation of Leaders
CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, is excited to announce the expansion of its longstanding efforts to support students and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Building on the recently announced $500,000 Black & Positively Golden HBCU scholarship fund, the company and its owner/operators […]
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND AWARDED $1 MILLION GRANT BY NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE ON GUN VIOLENCE RESEARCH TO SUPPORT HBCU-BASED RESEARCH ON GUN CARRYING BY YOUNG BLACK MALES
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), bringing together leading Criminal Justice researchers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has been awarded a two-year, $1 million grant by the National Collaborative for Gun Violence Research to investigate the reasons that young Black males ages 15-24 pick up and carry guns. TMCF’s study is among more than […]
HBCU students build business savvy through Ally’s Moguls in the Making competition
DETROIT, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Moguls in the Making, a business plan pitch competition that offers Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students an opportunity to learn and practice vital skills, will take place virtually Oct. 8-11, 2020. This second annual competition is presented by Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), Thurgood Marshall College Fund […]
Michael Bloomberg’s $100 million donation to Black medical schools sets course for success | Opinion
On Sept. 3, former New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg announced a historic $100 million gift to four Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs) medical schools – the inaugural investment of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. Named for the historically Black Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood that was destroyed in the 1920’s racist massacre, the Greenwood […]
TMCF/Wells Fargo Partner on Upcoming Leadership Institute
Top corporate and government recruitment partners will attend TMCF’s Leadership Institute to identify top talent from HBCUs WASHINGTON, DC – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) continues its tradition of convening one of the largest, most exclusive, talent and development recruiting conferences for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), […]
Terrence J, Shaquille O’Neal, 2 Chainz, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, and India Arie Join Thurgood Marshall College Fund For A Virtual Fundraiser and Homecoming Celebration
Washington DC, September 23, 2020 – Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization providing support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), is celebrating the long-standing legacy of HBCUs with a homecoming inspired fundraiser and virtual concert. Taking place on October 25th, the celebration and concert will stream […]
How Wendy’s and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund are partnering for social justice
[4 minute read] At Wendy’s, our values guide us in all we do, and we especially take pride in our brand values Treat People With Respect and Do The Right Thing. Recent events have made it clear that, to fully live these values, we need to take proactive steps and be part of a solution […]
Grant Thornton launches new commitments to bolster diversity, equity and inclusion
August 27, 2020 CHICAGO — Grant Thornton LLP has significantly increased its commitment to bolster its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, while also being a positive force for justice in America’s communities. Its efforts include a half dozen new programs, complemented by meaningful financial donations to two leading social-justice organizations. Grant Thornton developed its efforts […]
Fragile Communities: Study Highlights Police Mistreatment, Healthcare in Urban Cities
Dr. Harry Williams of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund details findings in a new report about fragile communities across the U.S. that spotlight concerns on healthcare, police misconduct, and needed education reforms in major urban cities.
Kamala Harris’s Candidacy Is Historic
Today, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named former rival Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, a historic candidacy. Kamala Harris is not only the first woman of color on a major party ticket, she’s also the first Asian American on a presidential ticket. And, should they win, she would be the first woman Vice […]
Chipotle Leverages Its Real Change Feature To Support Its Pledge For Equality
New donation technology raises an additional million dollars for National Urban League and will spotlight Thurgood Marshall College Fund in August NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its new real change feature on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com will spotlight the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), […]
TMCF TO CONVENE OVER 400 HBCU AND PBI STUDENTS, HBCU LEADERSHIP AND FACULTY VIRTUALLY FOR 20th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Washington, DC, August 4, 2020—Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will convene the largest, most exclusive, talent and professional development recruiting conference for students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) at the award-winning 20th Annual Leadership Institute presented by longtime supporter of HBCUs and TMCF, Wells Fargo. Because of […]
Red Roof® Supports the Thurgood Marshall College Fund under its Room in Your Heart Purpose Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof welcomes The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) under the company’s Room in Your Heart umbrella campaign. The TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Named for the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, known for his support for education and equal […]
Pandemic ushers in ‘new normal’ for historically underfunded HBCUs
“We are scared to death. It is not safe. The cases are rising. I am worried sick. I have not had a good night’s sleep since March,” Benedict College’s president said. When South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, issued an order in early March to close all public schools to slow the spread of […]