Student Freedom Initiative

We Built This. Black wealth didn’t begin with modern opportunity. It was built through resilience, education, and community. This Black History Month, SFI launches #WeBuiltThis, honoring those shaping Black economic mobility then and now. Still building what’s next.

Our goal is simple: 100 committed donors giving $10 a month to help students thrive in college and beyond. Your monthly support fuels real opportunities…from emergency assistance to long-term student success. Every recurring gift moves us closer to the finish line. Will you join us?

MacKenzie Scott just awarded Morgan State University a $63 million gift, the largest in the school's history

#ThrowbackThursday 🏛️ For more than 50 years, the Welcome Bridge has stood as a beloved Morgan landmark — connecting students to the Academic Quad, serving as a gathering place, and symbolizing the University’s continued growth. Named in honor of Verda Freeman Welcome, the nation’s first African American female state senator, the bridge remains a testament to her trailblazing legacy and Morgan’s enduring spirit. 💙🐻 🗞️ Learn More: pulse.ly/ug5y0ekscd

It was a pleasure to join the @ForbesBLK Summit, an important gathering of Black leaders and professionals. I spoke with @JabariJYoung on wealth generation, how @Vista_Equity is at the cutting edge of #AI and how we can use Dr. King’s lessons to “lead boldly." Read more. bit.ly/3J9CMHe

Glad to join the transformative discussions at the @Forbes #SHOOK Top Advisor Summit on enterprise software and #AI. Long-term success depends on foresight, collaboration and disciplined execution. bit.ly/4hAfNCh

We are deeply honored and grateful to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott for her second multimillion-dollar gift to The National Treasure. 🐻 Her continued generosity strengthens our mission to produce outstanding, diverse graduates prepared to lead the world. Thank you, Ms. Scott, for believing in our work and helping us keep history alive for generations to come! 🗞️ Learn More: pulse.ly/d4jtigylxt

Congratulations ⁦@UNCF⁩ on your tremendously generous and significant gift from MacKenzie Scott! share.google/LJsUYkka5UtWZw…

Bulldog Pride is WORLDWIDE! Next stop - Nashville! 🏈Meet us this weekend as we take on @TSUedu in the Legacy Series!

Be sure to get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU this Saturday at @MetLifeStadium @LiveNationUrban

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON..... The 2025 Toyota HBCUNY CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH @ METLIFE STADIUM! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

It's almost Game Day! Get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU for this Saturday's showdown! @LiveNationUrban @AwareFestival

Gametime! Headed to the HBCU NY Classic this Saturday? Here is all you need to Know Before You Go! 🏈 🔗 bit.ly/46iyhSx Don't have your tickets yet?🎟️ Get them now!: bit.ly/4kt1ct5

Robert F. Smith already changed the game at @Morehouse 🎓 Now #HBCUAwareFest 2026 wants to do it nationwide‼️Are you ready to be part of history? 👀 Thank you @CapitalB_ATL for spreading the word! atlanta.capitalbnews.org/billionaire-fi… #AwareFest2026 #StudentDebt #AwareFest @RFS_Vista

"We're building a national movement of allies, artists, activists, and students to support the institutions that are the foundation of our culture." Shawn Gee, President of @LiveNationUrban. This is bigger than a concert. This is a movement. ✊🏾🖤 #AwareFest2026 #HBCUAwareFest

🙌🏾 He's done it before. Now @RFS_Vista is going BIGGER.
 The philanthropist who erased @Morehouse’s debt is back with #HBCUAwareFest 2026, a weeklong cultural movement in Atlanta raising $100M for students.
 #AwareFest2026 #StudentDebtCrisis #AwareFest hbcugameday.com/2025/08/06/bla…

HBCU AWARE FEST is a 💥 Call to Action 💥! ▪️Black college grads carry an average of $38K in student debt ▪️74% of Black graduates delay homeownership & 51% delay family planning ▪️The wealth gap continues to widen Join for music, culture & education for REAL CHANGE! #AWAREFEST

In “Lead Boldly,” a new book with select speeches of Dr. King, I offer reflections and context on his messages and lessons. “Lead Boldly” offers 7 principles for leaders focused on justice, purpose and real-world impact. linkedin.com/posts/robertfr…

#UNITE25 Photo Dump 💫 We had a TIME! TYSM, @UNCFICB, for inviting our CEO Keith Shoates, @StackwellCap CEO Trevor Rozier-Boyd, LaShawn Hudson, & Al McCrae to present a new vision for paying for college. 🔗studentfreedominitiative.org/programs-at-a-… #StudentFreedom #UNCFUNITE2025

Keith B. Shoates of @StudentFreedom says collective investment can reshape the HBCU ecosystem for generations to come: "Lasting change comes when philanthropy, private industry, and community organizations align with mission-driven leadership at HBCUs." wordinblack.com/2025/07/hbcu-s…