The HBCU imperative to reopen during the pandemic
HBCUs TAKE A GAMBLE — The stakes were high for historically Black colleges and universities this semester. The institutions had to weigh fears about coronavirus spread for an especially[...]
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Biden’s HBCU Agenda
While it hasn’t gotten much attention, Biden’s campaign pledge to deal with the long-standing disparity in research grants encourages HBCUs. For decades, and really for as long as historically[...]
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND TO LAUNCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Santa Monica, CA – November 11, 2020 – Universal Music Group’s Task Force for Meaningful Change (UMG TFMC) announced today a partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF),[...]
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Why HBCUs are taking an active role in COVID-19 testing and vaccine efforts
Officials say their schools are well-equipped to address the pandemic for their communities in light of a history of abuses by the medical establishment. James Hildreth, president of Meharry[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 –[...]
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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[...]
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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),[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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/ —[...]
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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[...]
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