Pharrell and Stars Donate $500K In College Scholarships to Low-Income Students

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The motto of the United Negro College Fund is: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”

Top celebrities in the entertainment industry got together and did just that, donated more than $500,000 for college scholarships at the 36th annual UNCF An Evening of Stars, which airs Sunday night on BET Networks.

Usher, Toni Braxton, Pharrell Williams and Kevin Hart, were among those donating, along with companies like McDonald’s, Wells Fargo, Buick and Disney.

“We’re here to help alleviate the burden off their shoulders,” Anthony Anderson told the AP. “Students won’t have to worry about their next meal, or pay for next semester or housing. The only thing they have to do is open a book and study.”

 

 

This really makes me "happy"

[Jjang 2,262]

That's actually fantastic.

[Rat Boy 43,590]

This is what #TIDAL should have done. Using music/power to do good.

 

[Serendipity 7,821]

This is what #TIDAL should have done. Using music/power to do good.

​Agreed

If $6 is just "free money", why not give it to those who really need it

[ItsTommyBitch 12,640]

Waiting for "minority scholarships are discriminatory"  

 

[LoveandMagic 1,731]

I had no more "likes" to give, unfortunately. I love this so much. School is mad expensive! I think everyone should be entitled to a good education. 

[Lion Heart 15,041]

Awesome :applause: