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Recently, a great deal of debate has centered on whether the nation’s first black president has failed its historically black colleges and universities. The debate isn’t new; for years there’s been whispered angst over the president’s paternalism and seeming aloofness when it came to black institutions—and perhaps black issues in general.

TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. spoke with the Vicksburg Today radio program on News Talk 1490 about what the launch of the Vivian Burey Marshall STEM Pilot Initiative means for Vicksburg, and how the community can help.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. shares his vision for working with incoming UNC system President Margaret Spellings with the North Carolina community.

Politico recently ran an article which inferred ulterior motives on the part of Silicon Valley companies including Apple who have invested millions of dollars in organizations dedicated to increasing the diversity in tech, including the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. We discussed the inferences with Black Enterprise.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders — and their supporters — spar over their plans for historically black colleges, as President Obama’s complicated legacy looms. TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. weighs in.

There’s finally proof that there is an efficient and effective way to identify, hire and coach the future leaders that will bring diversity into organizations. Mark Newman, CEO of HireVue, speaks with Scott Lilly, VP of Programs at TMCF and President of TMCF’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division.

Will Morris of Education Week was a speaker at our 2015 TQRP institute in Houston,Texas. He spoke about teacher coaching, teacher support, and high-impact professional development. He published an article chronicling his TQRP experience.

Washington, DC (July 8, 2015) – Congressman Robert C. Scott (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) newly introduced The America’s College Promise Act of 2015 provides much needed grants to cover two years of college at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and MSIs for eligible students and is essential for our nation to lead the world in graduation rates.

Washington, DC (July 14, 2015) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today that it has expanded its partnership with United Airlines; and, that the company will be the “official airline” of the organization’s programs, including its award-winning 2015 Leadership Institute.

Apple Global Human Resources Chief Denise Young Smith said at Fortune Brainstorm Tech on Tuesday morning that Apple’s next “diversity report” will come “sometime this summer” and will reveal some progress on recruiting diverse employees. A year ago, Apple joined the parade of Silicon Valley companies publicly reporting the gender, race, and ethnicity of its workforce. Apple is working with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to build a database of African-American grads in computer science.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announces a $500,000 donation from Lowe’s to assist students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This grant will assist graduating seniors in need of financial support to complete their final course requirements.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) joins the nation’s 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to honor and remember Dr. George Cooper as he is laid to rest on Monday.

TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. participated in a Wells Fargo Panel Discussion held July 21, 2015 in conjunction with the Wells Fargo Get College Ready program.

Today, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) participated in Hillary Clinton’s first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) stakeholder policy call to discuss her 10-year College Affordability Plan, The New College Compact, announced TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. TMCF commends Clinton for making higher education a campaign priority.

The awards are presented annually to salute outstanding achievements of those who are committed to making positive contributions that strengthen the African-American diaspora. Teen entrepreneur Tori Turner and young filmmaker Aaron Johnson are recognized alongside this lineup with the second McDonald’s 365Black Community Choice Youth Award, facilitated by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

TMCF launched the application process for the inaugural year of the Apple HBCU Scholars Program, the largest and most comprehensive scholarship effort in HBCU history. Thirty successful undergraduate student recipients will be awarded sizable scholarships and receive year-long mentorships by Apple employees to include a paid internship at Apple headquarters next summer.

Award-winning journalist and “Good Morning America” (GMA) co-anchor Robin Roberts will host Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 27th Annual Awards Gala, in Washington, DC on November 16, 2015.

TMCF has appointed Oracle Executive Steven Wolfe Pereira to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wolfe Pereira’s board appointment continues to prove TMCF’s ability to attract top Silicon Valley companies and executives to invest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as they grow their diversity pipeline.