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New Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Erected in Mississippi

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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.

Grameen America: A Champion for Women Entrepreneurs

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Learn more about Grameen America and how it supports female entrepreneurs throughout their entrepreneurial journeys, including overcoming barriers.

Morehouse College Class of 2019 Alumni Pay Commencement Gift Forward

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Learn more about Robert F. Smith’s financial gift to the Morehouse College graduating class of 2019 and their pledge to pay it forward.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program: Helping Underserved Students

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The Ron Brown Scholar Program has been helping underrepresented students for more than 25 years. Learn more about the program.

National Park Foundation and Melissa & Doug Help Create Collection of Toys for Kids

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Toy company, Melissa & Doug, is partnering with the National Park Foundation to create fun, purposeful and nature-inspired toys. The toys are inspired by the national parks’ vast landscapes, landmarks and wildlife.

Creating Economic Prosperity for Black Businesses

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Black businesses need our support. Learn more about how you can help and the organizations that are already doing their part.

How NAF Is Improving Educational Experiences One Student at a Time

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NAF, a non-profit organization, is helping change the lives of high school students and set them up for success. Learn more.

The Importance of Preserving Black History and Historical Landmarks

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Learn more about Black historical sites that are close to being “endangered” and what can be done to preserve them.

Why Diversity Is Crucial in the STEM Workforce

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Diversity in the STEM workforce continues to fall behind. See why achieving equity in the STEM field will impact generations to come.

Bridging the Gap With internXL: Inequities in Internships

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Learn about the inequities in internship opportunities for students from underrepresented communities and how programs like internXL are addressing them.

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