Oakwood University has three dynamic choirs: Aeolians, Dynamic Praise, and Voices of Triumph. Aeolians The Aeolians of Oakwood University is a gospel choir that was organized in 1946 by Dr. Eva B. Dykes. This choir’s collection of music ranges from Baroque era to the twentieth century, with expressions of Negro spirituals and work songs. […]
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#TJFWHM18 Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks
Debra Lee was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She received a B.A in political science from Brown University, and then attended Harvard University, where she earned her M.A. degree from John F. Kennedy School of Government and J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. Lee is most known for her career at BET Networks, where […]
Toyota Financial Services Donates $30,000 to HBCUs
Al Smith, group vice president, social innovation at Toyota Financial Services, announces the company’s donation of $30,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation for scholarships and support to the following institutions of higher learning: Jarvis Christian College Mississippi Valley State University Winston-Salem State University Each scholarship recipient shows their appreciation for the donation. Learn more about […]
Edward Waters, Florida Memorial Named March Schools of the Month
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Oakwood University is our April School of the Month
Leslie Pollard, president of Oakwood University, donates $2,500 scholarships to two deserving students at the school and encourages others to donate at https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/donate/
Jarvis Christian College is our April School of the Month
Fannie Hunter-Pruitt, president of the Dallas Alumni Chapter of Jarvis Christian College, thanks the Dallas alumni for the group’s recent $3,500 donation to the college and encourages others to give during the month of April. The scholarship award winners also thank the alumni chapter and the Tom Joyner Foundation.