Xavier University of Louisiana
Magic Johnson Makes Charitable Donation Of $500K To Xavier University
NBA legend Magic Johnson made a significant contribution to Xavier University of Louisiana, pledging $500,000 during the university’s Centennial Gala on May 9. The donation, announced at a star-studded event honoring President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis, helped the historically Black and Catholic institution raise over $2 million for student scholarships, marking a milestone in…
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Despite making up 13% of the U.S. population, only 6% of physicians are Black. Bloomberg hopes to fix that with his $600m gift to HBCUs.
Four historically Black medical schools are receiving a $600 million gift from Michael Bloomberg’s...
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Homeless student defies the odds to graduate as valedictorian
While residing in Covenant House, a homeless shelter for young people under 22 in New Orleans,...