Skip to content
Robert F. Smith .org Logo
  • Home
  • Philanthropy
    • Education Reform
    • Career Readiness
    • The Arts
    • The Outdoors
    • Healthcare
    • Historical Preservation
  • About Robert F. Smith
  • News & Updates
    • Education Reform
    • The Outdoors
    • The Arts
    • Historical Preservation
    • Healthcare
    • Career Readiness
  • Multimedia
    • Television Appearances
    • Interviews
    • Speeches
    • Events
    • Insights
  • Follow
  • Home
  • Philanthropy
    • Education Reform
    • Career Readiness
    • The Arts
    • The Outdoors
    • Healthcare
    • Historical Preservation
  • About Robert F. Smith
  • News & Updates
    • Education Reform
    • The Outdoors
    • The Arts
    • Historical Preservation
    • Healthcare
    • Career Readiness
  • Multimedia
    • Television Appearances
    • Interviews
    • Speeches
    • Events
    • Insights
  • Follow

Author: Writer

Morehouse College Class of 2019 Alumni Pay Commencement Gift Forward

Robert F. Smith, dressed in a graduation cap and gown, giving the commencement speech at Morehouse College in 2019

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

A Black woman stands outside with headphones on and an iPhone in her hand, with a graphic of the “Ron Brown Scholar Program” to the left of the woman

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

Creating Economic Prosperity for Black Businesses

A Black man wearing a chef’s coat in the kitchen while he prepares food

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

A Black woman in a classroom raises her hand as she sits by other classmates

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

A group of people walks up the stairs to enter the door of a historic house

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

A Black woman astronaut smiles as she poses for a photo.

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

Image of a Black man in a collared button-down shirt working on a laptop situated next to the internXL logo

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

A woman wears all pink and holds a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon in her hand

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

A man sits on the couch as he holds a credit card in his hands

Learn about why it is important to become financially literate and tips to increase literacy.

Disconnected: What Is Being Done About Internet Access Inequities

Image of a blue router sitting on a table

Learn about how a lack of access to the internet exacerbates other inequities facing underserved and underrepresented communities in the U.S.

← Previous
Next →

Follow Smith on Social Media

Learn more about Smith and his philanthropic partners by following him on social media.
Instagram Logo
X logo
Facebook Logo
LinkedIn Logo
YouTube Logo
Robert F Smith .org Logo
© Robert F. Smith 2026

Privacy Policy