John Miller is the President and CEO of Denny’s and the breakfast giant not only feeds appetites but they also take pride in feeding minds. For more than 14 years Denny’s history of supporting programs and initiatives, including our scholarship work with many Historical Black Colleges and Universities throughout the country. He talks to the […]
This brilliant young woman was offered a spot by 26 colleges (and $3m in scholarships) http://t.co/0EcmyRlIPZpic.twitter.com/7PPnrWPf4b“ — Maham Masood (@1mahammasood) June 15, 2015 Black girls…
Sallie Mae got you down? Worried about student loans? Well, that’s one problem Chicago teen Arianna Alexander doesn’t have. The straight A student with a 5.1 average due to extra credit, is heading to the University of Pennsylvania in the fall, and she won’t have to pay a dime. That’s because she was awarded over $3 […]
Denny’s CEO John Miller didn’t want to call in his good news to the Tom Joyner Morning Show, so he actually came down to the Red Velvet Cake Studios in Dallas, Texas to deliver it in person. Denny’s has been partnering with The Tom Joyner Foundation for the last 12 years to ensure that […]
Daytona Beach, Florida – Bethune-Cookman University hosted nearly 500 guests at its annual Mary McLeod Bethune Awards Gala on Tonight at the Daytona International Speedway 500 Club (1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114). The annual affair honored six awardees who have contributed to the livelihood of the community and the University. In […]
One college freshman found that it really pays to have a plan because she’s earned 14 different scholarships her senior year in high school. Just…
The Miami Heat and BankUnited are offering $25,000 in scholarship funds to high school seniors attending Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach schools. Scholarship applications are available each school year and recipients are awarded in May. Students with financial needs are giving priority. This will be the eighteenth year that the Miami Heat has offered scholarships. Scholarships are […]
When it comes to funk, as illustrated in the new VH1 documentary Finding the Funk airing again on VH1 in March, there are several groups that are well-known. There is Parliament Funkadelic, Sly Stone and Slave as well as current folks like Janelle Monae and others who’ve taken up the mantle. But without the Bar-Kays, […]
Two students at McDade Classical School in Chatham, Ill will receive a $500 scholarship from a controversial donor, a liquor store. Happy Liquors is rewarding two students who score the highest in their math and science exams. However, parents are concerned that receiving a scholarship from a liquor store might send the wrong message. (Watch […]
