TheHBCUNation

Anthony Ray and Mr. Taylor discuss the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's Launch of New Research Center with Support of $26 Million Gift From Charles Koch Foundation And Koch Industries. Johnny C. Taylor is the President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, named for the U.S. Supreme Court’s first African American Justice, Thurgood Marshall. TMCF is the only national organization that supports all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with member-schools including the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs. Since our inception in 1987, our story has been an amazing journey. TMCF helps students acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost; develops leaders of tomorrow; and, connects high-performing students with top tier employment opportunities. To date, TMCF has awarded more than $250 million in assistance to its students and member-schools. TMCF member-schools remain a vital source of higher education for all students; and, more than 80% of all students enrolled in HBCUs a