Student Freedom Initiative
@StudentFreedom
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Students first, ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ. ๐ซ ๐ธ Get up to $40K for school ๐จ Apply for emergency financial help Looking for financial freedom? Start ๐๐๐ง๐.๐๐พ
Washington, D.C.
Joined June 2020
MacKenzie Scott just awarded Morgan State University a $63 million gift, the largest in the school's history
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#ThrowbackThursday ๐๏ธ For more than 50 years, the Welcome Bridge has stood as a beloved Morgan landmark โ connecting students to the Academic Quad, serving as a gathering place, and symbolizing the Universityโs continued growth. Named in honor of Verda Freeman Welcome, the
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It was a pleasure to join the @ForbesBLK Summit, an important gathering of Black leaders and professionals. I spoke with @JabariJYoung on wealth generation, how @Vista_Equity is at the cutting edge of #AI and how we can use Dr. Kingโs lessons to โlead boldly." Read more.
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The ForbesBLK Summit in Atlanta brought together leaders and professionals from across the Black community to discuss innovation, investment and the future of business. The conference took place at...
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Glad to join the transformative discussions at the @Forbes #SHOOK Top Advisor Summit on enterprise software and #AI. Long-term success depends on foresight, collaboration and disciplined execution.
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I had the honor of joining the Forbes #SHOOK Top Advisor Summit in Las Vegas to discuss a topic shaping the future of business: how to navigate the AI revolution. We are at a technological inflection...
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We are deeply honored and grateful to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott for her second multimillion-dollar gift to The National Treasure. ๐ป Her continued generosity strengthens our mission to produce outstanding, diverse graduates prepared to lead the world. Thank you, Ms. Scott,
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Congratulations โฆ@UNCFโฉ on your tremendously generous and significant gift from MacKenzie Scott!
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UNCF capital campaign receives a transformative $70 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, empowering HBCUs for long-term success.
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Be sure to get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU this Saturday at @MetLifeStadium @LiveNationUrban
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON..... The 2025 Toyota HBCUNY CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH @ METLIFE STADIUM! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON..... The 2025 Toyota HBCUNY CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH @ METLIFE STADIUM! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
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It's almost Game Day! Get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU for this Saturday's showdown! @LiveNationUrban @AwareFestival
Gametime! Headed to the HBCU NY Classic this Saturday? Here is all you need to Know Before You Go! ๐ ๐ https://t.co/OhKZ6NPmbu Don't have your tickets yet?๐๏ธ Get them now!: https://t.co/EfpnZQ5zHL
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Gametime! Headed to the HBCU NY Classic this Saturday? Here is all you need to Know Before You Go! ๐ ๐ https://t.co/OhKZ6NPmbu Don't have your tickets yet?๐๏ธ Get them now!: https://t.co/EfpnZQ5zHL
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Robert F. Smith already changed the game at @Morehouse ๐ Now #HBCUAwareFest 2026 wants to do it nationwideโผ๏ธAre you ready to be part of history? ๐ Thank you @CapitalB_ATL for spreading the word! https://t.co/5RHccNnHEC
#AwareFest2026 #StudentDebt #AwareFest @RFS_Vista
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On average, college students graduate with a loan balance of $38,000 each. Robert Smith aims to change that with the launch of the HBCU Aware Fest.
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"We're building a national movement of allies, artists, activists, and students to support the institutions that are the foundation of our culture." Shawn Gee, President of @LiveNationUrban. This is bigger than a concert. This is a movement. โ๐พ๐ค #AwareFest2026 #HBCUAwareFest
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๐๐พ He's done it before. Now @RFS_Vista is going BIGGER. The philanthropist who erased @Morehouseโs debt is back with #HBCUAwareFest 2026, a weeklong cultural movement in Atlanta raising $100M for students. #AwareFest2026 #StudentDebtCrisis #AwareFest
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Robert F. Smith continues to find ways to positively impact HBCUs.
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HBCU AWARE FEST is a ๐ฅ Call to Action ๐ฅ! โช๏ธBlack college grads carry an average ofย $38K in student debt โช๏ธ74% of Black graduates delay homeownership & 51% delay family planning โช๏ธThe wealth gap continues to widen Join for music, culture & education for REAL CHANGE! #AWAREFEST
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In โLead Boldly,โ a new book with select speeches of Dr. King, I offer reflections and context on his messages and lessons. โLead Boldlyโ offers 7 principles for leaders focused on justice, purpose and real-world impact.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.โs principles have long shaped how I approach life and leadership โ not just in words, but in action. โLead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.โ is a...
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#UNITE25 Photo Dump ๐ซ We had a TIME! TYSM, @UNCFICB, for inviting our CEO Keith Shoates, @StackwellCap CEO Trevor Rozier-Boyd, LaShawn Hudson, & Al McCrae to present a new vision for paying for college. ๐ https://t.co/ASiL4CkLE2
#StudentFreedom #UNCFUNITE2025
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Keith B. Shoates of @StudentFreedom says collective investment can reshape the HBCU ecosystem for generations to come: "Lasting change comes when philanthropy, private industry, and community organizations align with mission-driven leadership at HBCUs." https://t.co/x7D4EPIWBK
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Keith B. Shoates of Student Freedom Initiative says collective investment can reshape the HBCU ecosystem for generations to come.
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#ICYMI @CNET featured our work with @ClaflinUniv1869, @XULA1925, @FAMU_1887, @_HamptonU & @TuskegeeUniv, highlighting the importance of closing the #digitaldivide๐ Read & share ๐๐พ https://t.co/FBjiV4OhpL
#broadband #5G
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Digital redlining is taking a toll on historically Black colleges and universities. Here's how one establishment is fighting for its student body.
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