Dr. Harry L. Williams

10/07/2026

To see our names on this building is a deeply humbling moment. It’s the kind of milestone you dream about. Most importantly, it models the access to education and the exposure to our historically Black colleges and universities that the students deserve.

Thank you to the Delaware State University family for this unbelievable honor and unforgettable ceremony!

10/04/2026

Deeply honored and humbled to receive the Chairman’s Award at the 41st annual National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Atlanta last night.

​Standing in a room filled with dedicated alumni, educators and leaders who pour tirelessly into our historically Black colleges and universities is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

​Congratulations to all of my fellow 2026 inductees and honorees. Thank you to the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. leadership and board for this recognition, and to the entire Thurgood Marshall College Fund team, our member schools and our supporters who make our shared mission possible every single day.

​We honor our legacy by continuing to open doors for the next generation of Black excellence.

09/21/2026

Moments like this remind me of the power of community and collective action.

I had the privilege of signing a historic partnership agreement between the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and The Links, Incorporated.

Both of our organizations share a profound dedication to empowering our youth, preserving the legacy of our HBCUs and ensuring our students have the tools and resources they need to excel. This agreement reflects our shared belief that when we invest in our scholars, we strengthen the future for us all.

I invite you to read more about what this partnership means for our students: https://tmcf.org/thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-the-links-incorporated-sign-landmark-agreement/

09/14/2026

What an extraordinary week celebrating in Washington, D.C.!

From the DC CEO Impact NOW Awards to our black-tie 39th Anniversary Gala, the energy, purpose and community support were truly inspiring.

Throughout the week, we had the privilege of honoring exceptional leaders:

🏆 DC Impact Honorees: Dr. Mark Frohman, Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims (The Links, Incorporated), the Divine Nine and special remarks from former U.S. Congressman G. K. Butterfield.

🏆 Gala Honorees: Latriece Watkins (Sam's Club), James S. Berkman & Richard L. Berkman, and Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande (Prairie View A&M University).

A heartfelt thank you to our Board Chair Racquel Oden, our board, and our incredible donors. We extend special gratitude to iHeart, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, HSBC and Dr. Mark Frohman for their generous contributions, directly expanding opportunities across our 57 member schools! 🎓

Huge appreciation to Larenz Tate, Tambra Cherie, Marsha Ambrosius, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ledisi for making both nights unforgettable.

Thank you to our entire TMCF family for making this week a defining moment of impact!

08/26/2026

I am thrilled to invite our community to join the Thurgood Marshall College Fund in Washington, D.C. this September for two powerful events: the DC CEO Impact NOW Awards and our 39th Anniversary Gala. We will be recognizing outstanding corporate changemakers, university leaders, advocacy icons and our Divine Nine community who are opening doors for the next generation.

Special thanks to our incredible hosts and performers — Larenz Tate, Ledisi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Marsha Ambrosius and Tambra Cherie—for bringing their talent to support our HBCU scholars.

Join us in D.C. and help us continue changing lives through education.

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is hosting two marquee events in Washington, D.C. in September.   The 39th Anniversary Gala is slated for Sept. 12 at the Marriott Marquis. The event is TMCF’s largest fundraiser and awards ceremony, convening corporate executives, government officials a...

08/17/2026

It was a great morning at Bowie State University!

I was delighted to join President Aminta H. Breaux and the BSU campus community for their annual Faculty Institute. I had the privilege of sharing insights on the evolving higher education landscape and the vital role of HBCUs in driving institutional transformation.

Thank you, President Breaux, for the gracious invitation—wishing the faculty and staff a fantastic and transformative academic year ahead!

08/14/2026

What an inspiring two days at our Impact Now event on Martha’s Vineyard!

From celebrating our honorees, Pullen Ross (Dr. N. Joyce Payne Trailblazer Award) and Shelley Stewart Jr. (CEO Impact Award), to hearing powerful stories from TMCF scholars Kylie Rice and Ryan Richmond, our luncheon reminded us why investing in HBCU excellence matters.

We kept that momentum going on the green for our HBCU Golf Classic fundraiser. Thank you to our donors, partners and community for showing up for our students.

07/27/2026

We had an incredible time at the TMCF Impact Now: Brunch in the Hamptons, hosted at the beautiful home of our Board Chair, Racquel!

We were honored to welcome Governor Wes Moore, who shared inspiring remarks honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall, reminding us that through "every drop of adversity... he was willing to put in the work to make us better, and he never forgot where his training came from."

The highlight of the event was hearing from former Chelsea Grant. Chelsea graduated with her LL.M. from Fordham University, works in the legal division at Goldman Sachs, and is a mom to two incredible children.

As Chelsea put it so well during her remarks: "Success is never achieved alone."

When you support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, you aren't just funding a scholarship—you are opening doors for future leaders, innovators and changemakers. Thank you to everyone who joined us to support our HBCU scholars!

07/22/2026

It was an absolute pleasure hosting a fireside chat with Rahul Goyal, president and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors, at the recent TMCF Molson Coors Innovation Challenge. Fostering innovation and providing unique platforms for our students to showcase their talent is central to our mission at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Thank you to the Molson Coors team for your continued partnership and commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders!

07/10/2026

We had an incredible time in Houston yesterday during our regional Thurgood Marshall College Fund Impact Now event. We were especially excited to share the moment with Chevron and celebrate our partnership during our Corporate Partner Spotlight.

One of the absolute highlights was watching our attendees dive headfirst into the breakout sessions. Providing this level of access—where our future leaders learn directly from industry experts—allows our corporate partners and HBCU supporters to see the mission of TMCF executed firsthand.

The energy, ambition and talent on display in Houston yesterday were unmatched. Proud is an understatement!