Washington, DC -
November 11, 2013
Thurgood Marshall
College Fund (TMCF) 25th awards gala themed "Developing
Minds... Delivering Dreams" attracted major
star power to help raise 4 million dollars at their 25th
Awards Gala. Comedian Dr. Bill Cosby hosted with a standing
ovation lasting over five minutes after Tony Award
winner Jennifer Holliday sang “And I’m Telling You”
. The Grammy winning stars joined CEO Johnny C.
Taylor and international guest line-up, Redskins Alfred
Morris ,Lil Mama, Nina Dalvuri,- Miss America 2014, MC. Lyte, HBO's Jermaine
Crawford, Fox's Kelly Wright, Juan William, Grammy & Golden Globe Winner,
Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, Calvin Kleins first African-American fit
model, Stephanie Duncan and over 25 congressmen.
During the VIP Cocktail
reception, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) held a book signing
for “March Book One” courtesy of Barnes and Noble. Honorees of
the night included Janice Bryant Howroyd (CEO of The Year Award), Larry Waters
(Community Leader of the Year Award), Wayne D. Watson, Ph.D. (Educational Leadership
Award) and Johnson & Johnson (Corporate Leadership
Award). The biggest applause of the night came after
TMCF's president Jim and Susan Clifton announced they were
donating one million dollars to the organization.
We had a great time :) |
THE THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American Justice. Established in 1987, TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools. TMCF helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. TMCF also efficiently connects high performing, world-ready students with top tier employment opportunities —access that students or employers might not have on their own. Through its scholarships and programs, TMCF plays a key role in preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
TMCF is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization and for more information about TMCF and its initiatives, visit www.ThurgoodMarshallCollegeFund.org.
TMCF is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization and for more information about TMCF and its initiatives, visit www.ThurgoodMarshallCollegeFund.org.
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