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Terrence J, Maytag, Boys & Girls Club Team Up To End Food Insecurity In America

Maytag, Terrence J and the Boys & Girls Club are on their way to servicing millions of children. The “Feel Good Fridge” campaign was launched by Maytag alongside the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to place the fridges made by the leading appliance brand in underserved communities at clubs across the country. “Maytag believes dependability starts with ensuring that all Americans have access to their most basic needs, and having access to healthy and nourishing food is one of the most important needs of children,” said Kelly Roche, Brand Manager for Maytag in an official statement shared with AfroTech. “We’re delighted to help provide children with this access by placing our Feel Good Fridges at the Boys & Girls Clubs, proudly expanding on our nearly 20-year relationship with the organization.” According to a report shared by the company, the pandemic has made the issue of food insecurity even worse with findings that 27.5 percent of households with children are food insecure. This...

Shanique Yates

Oct 6, 2021

President Dr. Harry L. Williams, Terrence J, TMCF Go Virtual To Celebrate The Legacy Of HBCU Homecomings

HBCU homecoming season is the most wonderful time of the year! There is nothing like the experience of a homecoming at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). From the concerts to the tailgate, it is a time for students, alumni, and guests to convene to celebrate the rich history of institutions that directly impact our culture. After COVID-19 took the world by storm, it stripped us of a lot of things. Seeing family, attending concerts — you name it. It was a year like no other. Homecoming events were among those delayed and canceled, but the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) had a plan. Last year was the inaugural celebration of Recognizing and Investing in Student Excellence (RISE), a virtual concert and fundraiser led by TMCF to celebrate the longstanding legacy of HBCU Homecomings. On Oct. 9, RISE returns with host Terrence J and performances by Migos, Moneybagg Yo, Justine Skye, NC A&T Blue, Gold Marching Machine and more!

Shanique Yates

Sep 15, 2021

Pepsi, Coach Prime, Terrence J Rally Students And Alumni To Help Their Favorite HBCU Win $25K

Football season is in full swing! There’s nothing quite like fall football games at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). And this year, Pepsi is blessing fans for their school spirit in a huge way. According to an official press release, the beverage company has launched a contest where HBCU students and alumni can vote for their favorite university. In turn, they will donate $25,000 to the winning institution’s general scholarship fund. “As a long-time resident of the South, I love the energy, spirit, and sense of community that HBCUs bring, especially around the highly anticipated return of football,” said Chauncey Hamlett, Vice President, and Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages North America (South Division) in an official release shared with AfroTech. “This scholarship opportunity isn’t just open to students and alumni to cast their votes, but to anyone who shares pride and enthusiasm for these great institutions. I have a strong passion for HBCUs, and I...

Shanique Yates

Sep 8, 2021

Black-Owned Neobank First Boulevard and Terrence J Launch Financial Literacy Initiative For HBCU Students

This month, First Boulevard — a digitally native neobank building generational wealth for Black America — announced a joint initiative with actor, and media personality, Terrence J, who is their Strategic Advisor of Financial Education. Together, they will empower HBCU students through financial literacy efforts. According to a press release shared with AfroTech, the two entities have joined forces to kick off Project Tassels — 1,000 students, 1,000 degrees, 1,000 new outlooks on life. The new financial education initiative — also being spearheaded by Terrence J — aims to educate HBCU students about various finance topics, including credit scores, student loans, credit cards, life off-campus and the importance of budgeting and savings, through a video series. Simply put, First Boulevard describes Project Tassels as a program that’s helping “1,000 Black students reclaim their stranded credits” — which is the case when a student earns college course credits but cannot claim them due...

Njera Perkins

Mar 25, 2021