The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Isnt Afraid Of A Fight [Video]

After Texas banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities in 2023, many colleges and universities nationwide have since followed suit and cracked down on DEI within the past year. Additionally, Black enrollment has dipped among so-called elite universities in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action. Despite these apparent attacks on Black students pursuing higher education, one nonprofit remains more committed than ever to ensuring they are able to thrive. 

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has been advocating for students at historically Black colleges and universities, as well as predominantly Black institutions, for over 30 years. Founded in 1987 by longtime education advocate Dr. N. Joyce Payne, the organization has awarded students over $500 million in scholarships and placed them in positions to network with top employers to secure internships and careers.

Despite a boom in prospective student interest in HBCUs and predominantly Black institutions after affirmative action was outlawed, decades of chronic underfunding and smaller endowmentsdue to the racial …