We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Radio Hall of Famer Joe ‘The Black Eagle’ Madison.

He was a friend of UNCF and HBCUs & their students. UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax was a guest on his radio program as Madison championed UNCF’s mission to support HBCUs.

Delighted to spend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day
at the PBS PBS NewsHour studio with anchor and fellow Morehouse College man Geoff Bennett to discuss this phenomenal news for UNCF and HBCUs. Education is the great equalizer and a mind is a terrible thing to waste!

I was excited to join the the Closer Look With Rose Scott show on NPR to share more about UNCF’s announcement of an historic $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support UNCF’s capital campaign and our #HBCUs . Tune into
the discussion here: wabe.org/podcasts/close…

Lilly Endowment’s unrestricted grant will be used as UNCF’s initial investment toward the establishment of an HBCU pooled endowment fund of $370 million.
 
This is a game changer. Pooled endowments do not exist among HBCUs, but they will be essential for their future success.

2024 is a big year for UNCF and I’m thrilled to kick-off the New Year with an historic announcement. Our longstanding partner, Lilly Endowment Inc., has awarded a $100 million unrestricted grant to support UNCF’s capital campaign‼️

via @NYTimes Austin’s medical crisis deserves more attention from medical experts. Sec has been addressing global crises and probably delaying his own medical concerns‼️He’s been putting nation first & now punished for decisions made in personal crisis! nytimes.com/2024/01/09/us/…

sanjay gupta - Google Search‼️Pundits are treating Sec Defense Austin’s cancer as a political issue not a serious medical issue he’s been dealing with while dealing with Israel & Ukraine. Where’s S Gupta giving context to Austin’s medical crisis? google.com/imgres?imgurl=…

via @NYTimes‼️Sec Austin had prostate surgery. Prostate cancer is the silent killer of too many Black men. I am a survivor since ’96. Black men don’t talk about prostate cancer. PRESIDENT BIDEN, SHOW SEC AUSTIN SOME GRACE‼️He is a role model/HERO nytimes.com/2024/01/09/us/…

Grateful to celebrate 117 years of brotherhood and excellence with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ® on this Founder's Day! As a proud member of #AlphaPhiAlpha , the impact, leadership and legacy of our fraternity continue to inspire. #APA1906 #FoundersDay #MenOfDistinction

Attending 11th ⁦⁦Middleburg Film Fest⁩ Middleburg Film Festival & founder Sheila Johnson is signing her new must-read “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of of Love, Loss & Triumph”. Thank you, Sheila for your support of UNCF⁩ & #HBCUs !

Kicked of this year's National HBCU Week with the White House Initiative on #HBCUs and my HBCU transformation partner, Harry L. Williams, president of TMCF. Together we are committed to strengthening the health and sustainability of our HBCUs and creating #BetterFutures .

While we are thrilled about this significant investment, it’s only a part of the effort needed to transform HBCUs Yes, we’ve gotten good support over the last three years. But for 150 years prior to that, we had little or no support.

#HBCUs have done more with less for years, and with this significant investment we can produce different outcomes, increase enrollment, retention of our students, and graduation rates. #BetterFutures cnn.com/2023/09/14/us/…

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Jim Shelton President of Blue Meridian Partners, Harry L. Williams President of TMCF and Jim Runcie CEO and Co-Founder of the Partnership for Education Advancement for your partnership in delivering on permanent sustainable and systemic improvements for our #HBCUs !!

Our institutions must evolve to give future generations the educational experiences they need. The HBCU Transformation Project will ensure that HBCUs continue to be drivers of economic mobility and champions for racial equity long into the future. #HBCUTransformation

#UNCF extends our heartfelt condolences to the Morehouse College and AUCC (Atlanta University Center Consortium) community and to the families of the two remarkable young men who had such bright futures ahead.🕊️

As a UNCF member we Edward Waters University are requesting the passage of legislation specifically directing federal dollars to fortify our nation's HBCU campuses in wake of targeted acts of racial violence at the hands of white supremacist. #EWU #UNCF #HBCUsMatter
abcnews.go.com/US/video/hbcu-…

Read #UNCF ’s response to the recent racially motivated mass shooting that occurred in Jacksonville, FL, near UNCF-member Edward Waters University campus.

Full statement here: uncf.org/news/all-hbcus…
Edward Waters University A. Zachary Faison, Jr.

HBCUs were represented at the #NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈 Convention in Birmingham, AL. Delighted to be among this distinguished panel including Harry L. Williams and Jim Shelton moderated by Erica L. Green of the New York Times to share insights about #HBCUTransformation and how we are creating #BetterFutures .

Excited to join Erica L. Green, Jim Shelton & Harry L. Williams at #NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈 2023 Convention. We'll dive into #HBCU Transformation post-U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action. Honored to represent UNCF as we tackle crucial issues facing our HBCUs. See you in Birmingham! #NABJ23