Thurgood Marshall College Fund

We stand on the shoulders of giants like our namesake Thurgood Marshall – an HBCU graduate and the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Don’t squander the hard-fought right to vote. Make sure you register and VOTE. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g8r4GTcc. #TMCFImpact #TMCFVote24 Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice Richard Smith

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and its Board of Directors recently hosted a CEO Impact Awards event in Detroit to honor Rip Rapson, president and CEO of The Kresge Foundation, for his dedication to historically Black colleges and universities, their students and to mark his organization’s centenary. After the event, an announcement was made that #TMCF will manage an endowment fund of $1 million, with the possibility of an additional $500,000, to support students at HBCUs. https://lnkd.in/gBk2mABp #TMCFImpact

Absentee voting and vote-by-mail allow you to vote before Election Day. Learn the difference and how to get a ballot at https://lnkd.in/eeKsq-h. State laws vary. #VotingMatters #TMCFVote24

Christian Jacobs is a senior agricultural business major who previously had no desire or funding to pursue higher education. He chose Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge and didn’t waste time giving back to his community - starting a scholarship fund for his peers. Read more about Christian at https://lnkd.in/gyguEUSJ. #TMCFImpact

Two teams made history during the sixth-annual Moguls in the Making competition, hosted by Ally Financial in collaboration with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Teams from Philander Smith University and Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge tied for first place in the entrepreneurial pitch competition, which is unprecedented in the competition’s history. Each student on both teams received a $20k scholarship and a guaranteed paid internship with Ally. Congratulations to all teams that participated in this year's competition and a special shout out to #TMCF member school Southern University! https://lnkd.in/g3wgTqAw #TMCFImpact

Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholar Davon Bell has ambitions of becoming a financial advisor after life experiences motivated him to create generational wealth. The senior business management major at Virginia State University said his interest in finance is rooted in being born to teenage parents. Read more about Davon at https://lnkd.in/dBf5SUFH. #TMCFImpact

Know before you go! Each state sets its own voter ID rules and most require voters to bring identification to vote in person. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/duWGQP7 #YourVoteYourVoice #VotingMatters

Calling all HBCU students! The NexTech Innovation Challenge 2025 is your chance to dive into a next-level virtual education experience. Over three days, you’ll team up to problem solve and develop real-world solutions — all while building your leadership and innovation skills. With industry mentors by your side, this is your opportunity to show off your creativity and tech talents. Don't miss out! Apply now and take your place in the future of tech>> https://lnkd.in/gZmrGajb #NexTechChallenge2025 #HBCUInnovators #FutureLeadersInTech

Ally's Moguls in the Making pitch competition has kicked off for its 6th year! ?? The participating students from 10 HBCUs will engage in learning and creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions for economic mobility, all while being guided by mentors and inspired by impactful speakers. They've already gotten to hear from Ally CEO Michael Rhodes and CMO Andrea Brimmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Michigan State Representative Joe Tate about the power of collaboration and the importance of challenging yourself. Here's to a weekend of growth, creativity, and groundbreaking ideas!

We're excited to welcome 50 brilliant students from 10 HBCUs, including 9 Detroit natives, for the 6th anniversary of Ally Moguls in the Making! Over 600 applicants applied, and these future leaders will compete for $210k in scholarships right here in Detroit. ???? From fireside chats to business pitch competitions, this is about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Let’s cheer them on as they present their ideas and prepare to make a lasting impact! #MogulsInTheMaking #MITM #HBCUs #DoItRight #DetroitInnovation