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.
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New Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Erected in Mississippi
Learn more about the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument and Robert F. Smith’s and Fund II Foundation’s continuous support to advance racial equity.
![An image of a Black woman designing a coat on a mannequin with the logo of Grameen America placed to the right of the woman](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Robert-f-Smith-org-Grameen-America.jpg.jpeg)
Grameen America: A Champion for Women Entrepreneurs
Learn more about Grameen America and how it supports female entrepreneurs throughout their entrepreneurial journeys, including overcoming barriers.
![Robert F. Smith, dressed in a graduation cap and gown, giving the commencement speech at Morehouse College in 2019](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Robert-f-Smith-org-Morehouse-2019-Graduates.jpg.jpeg)
Morehouse College Class of 2019 Alumni Pay Commencement Gift Forward
Learn more about Robert F. Smith’s financial gift to the Morehouse College graduating class of 2019 and their pledge to pay it forward.
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RICE Center Receives a $1 Million Grant to Create PayPal Retail Academy
The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, also known as the RICE Center, received a $1 million grant from PayPal to launch a PayPal Retail Academy designed to help Black businesses get off the ground.
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Baltimore Triplets Begin Freshman Year at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges
Baltimore triplets, Morgan Hicks, Sanai Hicks and Tony Hicks Jr., will all be attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Atlanta. They reflect on their diligence in their studies and how they got to where they are today despite challenges.
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Girls Who Invest Receives a Grant From PEWIN Foundation
PEWIN Foundation, the non-profit branch of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), has awarded its first grant to Girls Who Invest (GWI). This $15,000 grant will support college students interning through GWI’s Summer Intensive Program.