Philanthropy
News and Updates
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.
HBCU AWAREFEST 2026: Raising Funds and Awareness For Student Loan Debt Relief
In March 2026, HBCU AWAREFEST kicked off its inaugural event, with a week of events including panel discussions, an AI innovation challenge and a fireside chat with Robert F. Smith.
HBCU AWAREFEST 2026: Raising Funds and Awareness For Student Loan Debt Relief
In March 2026, HBCU AWAREFEST kicked off its inaugural event, with a week of events including panel discussions, an AI innovation challenge and a fireside chat with Robert F. Smith.
Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships
Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.
Addressing Healthcare Inequities and Breast Care Treatment for Black Women
Robert F. Smith is dedicated to helping address inequities in women’s healthcare, including breast cancer treatment. Learn about the organizations he supports.
The Importance of Becoming More Financially Literate
Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.
Disconnected: What Is Being Done About Internet Access Inequities
Learn about how a lack of access to the internet exacerbates other inequities facing underserved and underrepresented communities in the U.S.
Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.
Disparities Among Men With Prostate Cancer
Learn more about the disparities among men with prostate cancer and what can be done to help with early diagnosis, especially in Black Men.
Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships
Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.
Addressing Healthcare Inequities and Breast Care Treatment for Black Women
Robert F. Smith is dedicated to helping address inequities in women’s healthcare, including breast cancer treatment. Learn about the organizations he supports.
The Importance of Becoming More Financially Literate
Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.
Disconnected: What Is Being Done About Internet Access Inequities
Learn about how a lack of access to the internet exacerbates other inequities facing underserved and underrepresented communities in the U.S.
Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.
Disparities Among Men With Prostate Cancer
Learn more about the disparities among men with prostate cancer and what can be done to help with early diagnosis, especially in Black Men.