Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

July 23, 2024

A national higher education trade publication recently highlighted the work and goals of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice.

A Diverse: Issues in Higher Education story focused on the work of the Payne Center, with quotes and insight from Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) founder Dr. N. Joyce Payne, TMCF president & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams and Payne Center executive director and research scientist Dr. M.C. Brown II.

“This story brings national attention to the crucial work the Payne Center is doing to create sustainable change to the fabric of Black life in American society,” Payne said. “Raising awareness of this work will help propel it forward.”

To read the full story, visit the Diverse website.   

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