Student Freedom Initiative

Students first, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 🫂
💸 Get up to $40K for school
🚨 Apply for emergency financial help
Looking for financial freedom? Start 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.👇🏾

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Defunding HBCUs https://t.co/2wphrF2BEJ

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Despite Trump's claim that he "saved historically Black colleges," when ContrabandCamp interviewed administrators and analyzed the data, we found a different story. As one HBCU president said:

"It's the greatest defunding of HBCUs in American history." https://t.co/CmMr733gXZ

[Student Freedom Initiative @StudentFreedom]

We Built This.

Black wealth didn’t begin with modern opportunity.

It was built through resilience, education, and community.

This Black History Month, SFI launches #WeBuiltThis, honoring those shaping Black economic mobility then and now.

Still building what’s next.

[Student Freedom Initiative @StudentFreedom]

Our goal is simple: 100 committed donors giving $10 a month to help students thrive in college and beyond.

Your monthly support fuels real opportunities…from emergency assistance to long-term student success.

Every recurring gift moves us closer to the finish line.

Will you join us?

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

MacKenzie Scott just awarded Morgan State University a $63 million gift, the largest in the school's history

[Morgan State University @MorganStateU]

#ThrowbackThursday 🏛️

For more than 50 years, the Welcome Bridge has stood as a beloved Morgan landmark — connecting students to the Academic Quad, serving as a gathering place, and symbolizing the University’s continued growth.

Named in honor of Verda Freeman Welcome, the nation’s first African American female state senator, the bridge remains a testament to her trailblazing legacy and Morgan’s enduring spirit. 💙🐻

🗞️ Learn More: https://t.co/tQQcgNOX4E

[Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista]

It was a pleasure to join the @ForbesBLK Summit, an important gathering of Black leaders and professionals. I spoke with @JabariJYoung on wealth generation, how @Vista_Equity is at the cutting edge of #AI and how we can use Dr. King’s lessons to “lead boldly." Read more. https://t.co/MEVHm4kLjM

[Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista]

Glad to join the transformative discussions at the @Forbes #SHOOK Top Advisor Summit on enterprise software and #AI. Long-term success depends on foresight, collaboration and disciplined execution. https://t.co/g5adhVzmc0

[Morgan State University @MorganStateU]

We are deeply honored and grateful to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott for her second multimillion-dollar gift to The National Treasure. 🐻

Her continued generosity strengthens our mission to produce outstanding, diverse graduates prepared to lead the world.

Thank you, Ms. Scott, for believing in our work and helping us keep history alive for generations to come!

🗞️ Learn More: https://t.co/W8s2isiEdQ

[Student Freedom Initiative @StudentFreedom]

Congratulations ⁦@UNCF⁩ on your tremendously generous and significant gift from MacKenzie Scott! https://t.co/7k1wehDKe2

[Alabama A&M University @aamuedu]

Bulldog Pride is WORLDWIDE! Next stop - Nashville! 🏈Meet us this weekend as we take on @TSUedu in the Legacy Series!

[Student Freedom Initiative @StudentFreedom]

Be sure to get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU this Saturday at @MetLifeStadium @LiveNationUrban

[HBCU NY Classic @hbcunyclassic]

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON.....
The 2025 Toyota HBCUNY CLASSIC
THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
@ METLIFE STADIUM! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

[HBCU NY Classic @hbcunyclassic]

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON.....
The 2025 Toyota HBCUNY CLASSIC
THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
@ METLIFE STADIUM! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

[Student Freedom Initiative @StudentFreedom]

It's almost Game Day! Get your tickets for @Morehouse v. @HowardU for this Saturday's showdown! @LiveNationUrban @AwareFestival

[MetLife Stadium @MetLifeStadium]

Gametime! Headed to the HBCU NY Classic this Saturday? Here is all you need to Know Before You Go! 🏈
🔗 https://t.co/OhKZ6NPmbu

Don't have your tickets yet?🎟️ Get them now!: https://t.co/EfpnZQ5zHL

[MetLife Stadium @MetLifeStadium]

Gametime! Headed to the HBCU NY Classic this Saturday? Here is all you need to Know Before You Go! 🏈
🔗 https://t.co/OhKZ6NPmbu

Don't have your tickets yet?🎟️ Get them now!: https://t.co/EfpnZQ5zHL

[Aware Fest @AwareFestival]

Robert F. Smith already changed the game at @Morehouse 🎓 Now #HBCUAwareFest 2026 wants to do it nationwide‼️Are you ready to be part of history? 👀

Thank you @CapitalB_ATL for spreading the word!

https://t.co/5RHccNnHEC

#AwareFest2026 #StudentDebt #AwareFest @RFS_Vista

[Aware Fest @AwareFestival]

"We're building a national movement of allies, artists, activists, and students to support the institutions that are the foundation of our culture." Shawn Gee, President of @LiveNationUrban.

This is bigger than a concert. This is a movement. ✊🏾🖤
#AwareFest2026 #HBCUAwareFest

[Aware Fest @AwareFestival]

🙌🏾 He's done it before. Now @RFS_Vista is going BIGGER.

The philanthropist who erased @Morehouse’s debt is back with #HBCUAwareFest 2026, a weeklong cultural movement in Atlanta raising $100M for students.

#AwareFest2026 #StudentDebtCrisis #AwareFest

https://t.co/PDWcwG4iNs

[Aware Fest @AwareFestival]

HBCU AWARE FEST is a 💥 Call to Action 💥!

▪️Black college grads carry an average of $38K in student debt
▪️74% of Black graduates delay homeownership & 51% delay family planning
▪️The wealth gap continues to widen

Join for music, culture & education for REAL CHANGE! #AWAREFEST

[Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista]

In “Lead Boldly,” a new book with select speeches of Dr. King, I offer reflections and context on his messages and lessons. “Lead Boldly” offers 7 principles for leaders focused on justice, purpose and real-world impact. https://t.co/XXRdp1YiWs