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TMCF: FIGHTING FOR HBCU s BY ROB KNOX
A s the leading voice of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), and
serve as beacons of equity, access, and excellence in education, serving predominantly, though not exclusively, students of color. Through its advocacy work, TMCF also provides its institutions with the resources to nurture the next generation of student- leaders and advocates at HBCUs and PBIs, thus affirmatively advancing TMCF’s mission of changing the world, one leader at a time. TMCF seeks to empower its stakeholders to engage in critical discussions and advocate for issues impacting the HBCU and PBI communities. Through its government relations efforts, TMCF’s team collaborates with key Members of Congress, agency administrators and renowned higher education thought leaders to build partnerships, explore
innovative initiatives, and create pathways to success.
enroll over 80% of all students attending the nation’s HBCUs. For 150 years, HBCUs have provided equity through education, moving low-income students to higher income brackets, and providing opportunities for upward mobility. The existence today of a Black middle class is largely attributable to the substantive role that HBCUs have played in educating generations of Black Americans. Presently, 70% of public HBCU graduates enter the middle class permanently. TMCF’s advocacy efforts are specifically aimed at supporting these critical institutions and ensuring that they have all the financial support that they need to thrive and ensure upward mobility for our next generation of students.
TMCF strategically navigates Capitol Hill in a bipartisan manner before policymakers and other influencers to proactively take the lead on introducing public policy recommendations and solutions on challenging issues in higher education. TMCF is committed to building alliances with members of Congress, organizations that support
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI), the
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) stands at the forefront of advocating for federal laws and regulatory policies, as well as business practices to advance equity and opportunity for our institutions and their students alike. Indeed, this advocacy is crucial for not only the sustainability and growth of HBCU’s and PBIs, but also for the persistence, graduation, and ultimate employment of their students. In honoring the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, TMCF continues the fight for access and inclusion in higher education. HBCUs
HBCUs and PBIs, and corporate America to
influence public policy that will secure resources that support their students, faculty, and growth of the institutions. History demonstrates that HBCUs are critical in leveling the playing field for students and families from marginalized communities. Publicly-supported HBCUs
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