Historical Events tagged with "funding"
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United Negro College Fund Establishes Foundation
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was formally incorporated in 1944, aimed at providing financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities across the United States. Founded by a group of educational leaders, including Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, who served as its first president, the organization was established to address the chronic underfunding of these institutions, which played a critical role in the education of African American students. The UNCF has since become one of the largest educational organizations of its kind, advocating for equitable education funding and supporting scholarships for countless students.
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