Thurgood Marshall

LEADING TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE TROY LEMAILE-STOVALL APPOINTED TO UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BOARD OF VISITORS

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , along with UMSOM Board of Visitors Chair Cynthia Egan, announced today that Troy LeMaile-Stovall, MS, MBA, an award-winning technology investment, higher education, and management consulting executive, has been appointed to the School's Board of Visitors.

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , along with UMSOM Board of Visitors Chair Cynthia Egan, announced today that Troy LeMaile-Stovall, MS, MBA, an award-winning technology investment, higher education, and management consulting executive, has been appointed to the School's Board of Visitors.
  • "I look forward to helping Dean Gladwin and this institution in continuing to make waves and grow the Maryland Biotech Corridor."
  • "Troy is widely celebrated and recognized in the community as a transformative leader," said UMSOM Board of Visitors Chair Cynthia Eagan.
  • "We are incredibly fortunate to have him and look forward to leveraging his expertise to achieve our mission at the School of Medicine."

A New Chapter Unfolds with Racquel Oden's Historic Appointment as Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Board Chair

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms its commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all.

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  • This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms its commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all.
  • Founded in 1987 by Dr. N. Joyce Payne, TMCF has long been a bastion of support for Black students seeking higher education.
  • Oden's appointment as Board Chair serves as a powerful symbol of TMCF's dedication to promoting equity, particularly in the face of challenges to diversity and inclusion efforts following recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action.
  • In a climate where the importance of diversity is being challenged,  TMCF's legacy of championing inclusion and equity stands out.

Season of Giving Helps TMCF Close The Equity Gap & Provide Pathways To Prosperity

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.

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  • Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.
  • Those dreams have been realized because of generous philanthropic efforts from the public and TMCF supporters.
  • For every $1that TMCF invests in education, another $20 is needed to support more students and TMCF’s member schools.
  • “My journey, started by hardship, has been illuminated by TMCF with their unwavering support,” Thigpen said.

Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy Is Alive And Thriving Thanks to Focus on Equity & Inclusion

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.

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  • Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.
  • The fight for equity is the engine that fuels the mission of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
  • It is also a passion to continue the work and enhance the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a two-time HBCU graduate of Lincoln University and Howard.
  • He was dignified and believed with the Constitution on his side; he could venture forward with essential change.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE DR. N. JOYCE PAYNE CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ON THE CONFLICT IN GAZA

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The mission of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice of the Thurgood

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The mission of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice of the Thurgood
    enduring values that undergird civil society in the U.S. and around the world.
  • The Center is stunned and outraged by the heinous attack on Israeli civilians, the
    massive loss of life, and the flagrant disregard of international law.
  • We extend our deepest
    sympathies to the families grieving and holding on for life.
  • We will continue to reject the
    promise and prosperity that undergirds democracy, human rights, and social justice.

TMCF’s Programming Continues to Create Pathways to Prosperity

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Through intentional and dedicated programming, TMCF provided opportunities for 702 passionate and academically gifted students over 11 programs between May and September 2023.

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  • Through intentional and dedicated programming, TMCF provided opportunities for 702 passionate and academically gifted students over 11 programs between May and September 2023.
  • While the realities for African Americans in their quest for higher education still come with challenges, TMCF removes barriers and creates pathways to prosperity with these opportunities.
  • TMCF boasts an 85 percent graduation rate for scholars participating in TMCF programming.
  • The significance of that inaugural and power-packed conference demonstrated TMCF's commitment to advancing pathways toward prosperity and economic mobility for HBCU students.

TMCF Raises Over $5 Million During Annual “Leaders and Legends” Award Gala

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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As a champion for inclusivity and representation, actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosted the gala.

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  • As a champion for inclusivity and representation, actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosted the gala.
  • TMCF honored NBA Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal with the esteemed Breaking Barriers Award.
  • The TMCF Anniversary Awards Gala hosted over 1,200 attendees, including more than 445 HBCU students and 1,000 guests.
  • All proceeds from the black-tie event support scholarships and programs for nearly 300,000 students at TMCF member-schools.

Kym Whitley To Host TMCF’s Leaders & Legends Gala

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actress and comedian Kym Whitley will serve as host of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual “Leaders and Legends” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actress and comedian Kym Whitley will serve as host of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual “Leaders and Legends” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel.
  • “We are grateful for Kym Whitley’s willingness to host our annual gala,” TMCF CEO & President Harry L. Williams said.
  • “As a HBCU graduate, Kym understands the mission of TMCF and how we work hard to continue the work of Justice Thurgood Marshall.
  • Whitley starred in her own docu-series, Raising Whitley on the OWN network, and in Netflix’s sitcom, Young & Hungry.

Sixty Years After the March on Washington, TMCF Continues The Fight For Equity and Inclusion With Annual Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The theme of this year’s Institute is “Claim Your Flame.”

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  • The theme of this year’s Institute is “Claim Your Flame.”
    This 23rd annual Leadership institute comes 60 years after the iconic March on Washington.
  • The march was also four years before Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by then-president Lyndon B. Johnson.
  • TMCF advances racial equity and social justice by ensuring Black students can access high-quality education and life-changing career opportunities.
  • These are the many ways that TMCF honors Marshall and continues the fight for equity, access, and inclusion.

CORRECTION: TMCF Honoring Impactful Trio, Including NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal, During Leaders & Legends Awards Gala

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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This highly anticipated event marks the culmination of an impactful week for TMCF, including the Wells Fargo-sponsored Leadership Institute from September 20-23.

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  • This highly anticipated event marks the culmination of an impactful week for TMCF, including the Wells Fargo-sponsored Leadership Institute from September 20-23.
  • During this prestigious black-tie affair, TMCF will honor three remarkable individuals who have significantly contributed to society.
  • NBA Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion, Shaquille O'Neal, will receive the esteemed Breaking Barriers Award.
  • In 2022, Chanté returned to the BET SoulTrain Awards with a retrospective soul-stirring performance of her many hit songs.