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 […]
Entrepreneur Talks Business, Leadership, and How He’s Helping Students from Historically Black Colleges
After graduating from Morehouse College having studied international relations and business, at just 35, Andrew Welburn is already the owner and operator of seven McDonald’s franchise stores spread across the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. As the son of Craig and Diane Welburn of Welburn Management, at an early age the young Welburn knew that […]
TMCF Selected as One of 116 Organizations Driving Change by MacKenzie Scott
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is greatly pleased to have been recognized by MacKenzie Scott to be among 116 organizations “driving change” in America, and to have received a generous donation from her in support of our efforts to empower and provide transformational opportunities to students attending the Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund And United Negro College Fund Partner With Testing For America To Help Safely Reopen HBCUs
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) today announced partnerships with the nonprofit Testing for America to support historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in their COVID-19 testing plans for students, faculty and staff to help safely reopen campuses. It is especially important […]
A $35M gift to 11 colleges continues investment trend in HBCUs
Eleven historically Black colleges in four states will receive a combined $25 million over six years from Dominion Energy, the company announced late last week. Another $10 million will support scholarships across the company’s service area. Recipients include Hampton University, in Virginia, Claflin University, in South Carolina, and Wilberforce University, in Ohio. The gift follows […]
MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION COMMITS $16M IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS RACIAL DISPARITIES AND ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Medtronic Foundation Commits to First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and to Minneapolis with Support of the Northside Achievement Zone, People’s Center Clinics & Services, Among Others Medtronic Plans Day of Action for Racial Equity Progress to Help the More than 90,000 Medtronic Employees Globally Learn More About Advancing […]
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Washington, DC (July 18, 2020) – It is with great sadness that all at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recognize the passing of American civil rights icon and moral compass, Congressman John Lewis. A stalwart of the civil rights movement and former leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Congressman Lewis was an […]