The Dallas-based foundation said the funding supports the creation of financial wellness and innovation centers, helps organizations convert underutilized land into affordable homes, and drives…
February 8, 2024 Read MoreThe Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss on Sunday, December 31st of JRF board member emeritus Dr. June Jackson Christmas, renowned psychiatrist with an unwavering…
January 8, 2024 Read MoreWith today’s Supreme Court decision dismantling affirmative action, The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) affirms its commitment to fund, support and advocate for access to higher…
June 29, 2023 Read MoreThe Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of NBA legend and civil rights activist, Bill Russell. Russell was a longstanding JRF supporter, sharing his…
July 31, 2022 Read MoreWhat part of Jackie’s legacy inspires you the most? Jackie’s legacy of charity inspires me the most. Considering the highly-visible position that I am in,…
June 29, 2021 Read MoreTo foster his diverse interests, Juma is a member of several on-campus organizations. He is Secretary of Yale’s Black Men’s Union and liaisons between first-year…
June 25, 2021 Read MoreBMO Capital Markets is a North American-based financial services provider with approximately 2,400 professionals in 30 locations around the world. We work with mid-sized to…
June 25, 2021 Read More“Receiving the Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award is one of the greatest honors I’ve gotten thus far. I have always been so inspired by the Black…
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