Robert F. Smith: Music Lover

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Music moves the soul of Robert F. Smith, especially his love of classical composition and working with students in underserved communities.

Robert F. Smith’s 2017 Giving Pledge

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Giving Pledge philanthropists recognize their wealth gives them a responsibility to find solutions for a better future. Robert F. Smith joined them in 2017.

Smithsonian’s Smith Center Helps to Preserve Brunswick Co. History

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Demonstrating historic preservation in action, read about how the Robert F. Smith Center at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the JSR-SPC Museum and Archives partnered with Virginia’s Brunswick County Clerk’s Office to preserve local African American history.

Sphinx Medals of Excellence

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Sphinx Medals of Excellence are one of the highest honors by the Sphinx Organization, recognizing incredible classical Black and Latinx musicians. On March 17, 2022, Sphinx awarded three outstanding artists whose accomplishments distinguish them among musicians in the field: Michelle Cann, Randall Goosby and Karen Slack.