Philanthropy & Education - Arthur Blank donated $50 million to four historically black colleges to provide grants to students [1] - The grants aim to help students overcome financial obstacles and complete their college education [1][2][3] - These grants can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars [2] - Spelman College received a $10 million grant from the Arthur Blank Family Foundation for its center for innovation in the arts [3] Accessibility & Affordability - Tuition, room, and board at Spelman College is approximately $56,000 [4] - Students from Spelman College could graduate with $32,000 to $40,000 in student loan debt [4] - High student loan debt can deter students from pursuing further education [5]

Core Insights - Ally and Thurgood Marshall College Fund organized a competition for 50 students, offering over $200,000 in scholarships and prizes [1] - A team from Spelman College won first place with a pitch focused on supporting women-owned businesses in Detroit [1] - The winning team will be featured on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" airing on September 25 [1]

At least seven historically black colleges and universities were forced into lockdown this week, cancelling classes and ordering students to shelter in place after receiving what officials described as credible threats of violence. The warnings came just a day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah. Those lockdowns have since been lifted after the FBI determined the calls were quote hoax threats.But for hours, students and faculty lived under the fear of a potential ...