Washington, D.C., Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 24th-annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/a> (TMCF) Leadership Institute<\/a> will live up to the legacy of previous iterations of the conference, with a packed schedule that features entertainment and scholarly debate.<\/p>\n Leadership Institute is the TMCF\u2019s signature professional development program serving students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). President Joe Biden sent a letter of greetings<\/a> to participants ahead of the event, signifying the importance of the event and the nation\u2019s HBCUs, HBCCs and PBIs. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n This year\u2019s event will occur in person from Sept. 10-14 in Washington, D.C. Approximately 530 students will participate. The five-day event is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future workforce within corporate America. It also provides organizations access to a talented and diverse student population while connecting participants to Fortune 500 companies and top-tier organizations. Wells Fargo<\/a> is once again the event\u2019s presenting sponsor, serving in the role for more than a decade.<\/p>\n \u201cLeadership Institute is something we all look forward to at TMCF,\u201d Dr. Harry L. Williams<\/a>, president & CEO of TMCF, said. \u201cIt\u2019s an all-hands-on-deck event for us and we can\u2019t wait to welcome the students and connect them with our corporate partners.\u201d<\/p>\n Confirmed talent for Leadership Institute so far includes female rap trailblazer and HBCU advocate MC Lyte<\/a>, the Morgan State University<\/a> marching band, otherwise known as the Magnificent Marching Machine, and the Virginia State University<\/a> NPHC All Stars. Surprise guests are also in store for Leadership Institute participants.<\/p>\n The event will also feature a panel discussion about the Sept. 10 presidential debate. Panelists include Dr. Wendy Osefo<\/a>, founder and CEO of The 1954 Equity Project<\/a>; Dr. Sesha Joi Moon<\/a>, former chief diversity officer for the U.S. House of Representatives during the 117th and 118th Congresses; and Leslie R. Redmond<\/a>, founder of Don\u2019t Complain Activate<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joining Wells Fargo in sponsoring Leadership Institute are presidential partners Medtronic<\/a>, InternXL<\/a>, Ally Financial<\/a>, Breakthru Beverage<\/a> and The Boeing Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cLeadership Institute simply wouldn\u2019t exist without our exceptional partners,\u201d Dr. Williams said. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the support that allows us to advance our mission of diversifying the future workforce.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/b> Washington, D.C., Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 24th-annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute will live up to the legacy of previous iterations of the conference, with a packed schedule that features entertainment and scholarly debate. 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Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation\u2019s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Community Colleges, and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending Black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in K-12 and higher education. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit\u00a0www.tmcf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YTI4NzFmYmUtNWU3Zi00N2FjLWE0MTItZGNiYWRkNTZlOTUyLTEzMDA4Nzc=\/tiny\/The-Thurgood-Marshall-College-.png\")
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