{"id":536224,"date":"2021-09-09T08:03:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T12:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/blackrock-partners-with-the-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-to-benefit-students-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities\/"},"modified":"2021-09-09T08:03:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T12:03:41","slug":"blackrock-partners-with-the-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-to-benefit-students-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/blackrock-partners-with-the-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-to-benefit-students-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock Partners With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Benefit Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>BlackRock Partners With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Benefit Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Global leaders in technology, financial services and consumer goods will pioneer growth of socially aware money market fund<\/b><\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nBlackRock announced it will partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (\u201cTMCF\u201d) to support students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (\u201cHBCUs\u201d) and Predominantly Black Institutions (\u201cPBIs\u201d) in their journey to college and into upwardly-mobile careers. TMCF, the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community, will receive an annual contribution from BlackRock, which will represent a portion of net revenue from BlackRock\u2019s management fee for the <b>BlackRock Liquid Federal Trust Fund (\u201cBLFT\u201d)<\/b>. BLFT is a government money market fund designed for investors seeking to further positive social outcomes through their cash management. Several notable firms have committed as investors or distributors of BLFT, including <b>Bank of America, BNY Mellon, Capital One, The Coca-Cola Company, Google, Jefferies, Lyft, and Verizon<\/b>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of TMCF<\/b>, said: \u201cWe are proud to partner with an industry leader like BlackRock and applaud them for this initiative. The funding from this partnership will enable more talented minority students to gain access to life-changing opportunities: from financial support for a premier college education, to unparalleled leadership guidance and career development.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTMCF has a history of success supporting nearly 300,000 students that attend HBCUs and PBIs, and creating pathways to economic mobility through degree attainment and lucrative careers. Since its founding in 1987, TMCF has awarded over $500 million in scholarships for students and boasts a 97% graduation rate for students in its programs. BlackRock\u2019s annual contribution to TMCF is one of a series of initiatives planned for the partnership.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAs <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fedgar.secdatabase.com%2F362%2F119312521160608%2Ffiling-main.htm&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=previously+announced&amp;index=1&amp;md5=50914a23e496472f9162bf7de0afe69f\">previously announced<\/a> BLFT is now seeking to place a portion of the aggregate dollar volume of purchase orders for its portfolio securities with diverse broker-dealers, subject to best execution requirements, and is seeking to establish <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2FArchives%2Fedgar%2Fdata%2F97098%2F000119312521247816%2Fd214273d485apos.htm&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=dedicated+share+classes&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e7ae7c2ea8fda77654b3def57e908060\">dedicated share classes<\/a> for certain minority-owned firms.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Eion D\u2019Anjou, Portfolio Manager in BlackRock\u2019s Cash Management Group for BLFT<\/b>, said, \u201cBlackRock\u2019s support of TMCF will help break down structural barriers to high-potential careers for students of HBCUs and PBIs, while BLFT\u2019s partnerships with minority, women, and\/or disabled veteran owned broker-dealers will help strengthen those businesses. We are pleased to play a part in helping transform the futures of diverse students, business owners, and our community.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Enhancing social outcomes through minority-owned broker-dealer programs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBlackRock believes BLFT\u2019s commitment to diverse broker-dealers will help accelerate the growth of this segment. <b>Mischler Financial Group<\/b>, the securities industry\u2019s first minority-certified broker-dealer owned and operated by Service-Disabled Veterans (SDVs), is among the dealers for whom BLFT is seeking to establish dedicated share classes, and will also be a participant in the fund\u2019s diverse broker-dealer program.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cMischler Financial is proud to partner with BlackRock on this socially-aware initiative that seeks to bring together the institutional relationships of Mischler and the investment experience of BlackRock Cash Management,\u201d said <b>La-Yona Rauls, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Cash Strategies, Mischler Financial Group<\/b>. \u201cThrough BlackRock\u2019s targeted support for HBCU and PBI students, this partnership has the potential to transform lives through education and career development opportunities.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Premier global cash clients leading the way <\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBLFT\u2019s AUM has grown by over 25% since the announcement of its socially aware goals, thanks to the strong engagement of prestigious investors and partners. Commenting on their participation, the firms highlighted how their investment objectives and principles are closely aligned with those of the fund:\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nBy making this fund available to <b>Bank of America<\/b> institutional clients, this effort complements the company\u2019s $1.25 billion commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity. Institutional clients can invest in the fund through the company\u2019s Global Liquidity Investment Solutions (BofA Securities, Inc.) or Global Custody platforms.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nAs part of its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and helping clients accomplish their ESG goals, <b>BNY Mellon<\/b> is pleased to offer institutional investors access to BLFT via LiquidityDirect, one of the market\u2019s largest short-term investment platforms, giving clients the opportunity to invest in accordance with their social and ethical values.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Capital One&#8217;s<\/b> participation in the fund reflects the company&#8217;s efforts to embed diversity, inclusion and belonging into every business practice and corporate priority.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nDiversity, equity and inclusion is a top priority of <b>The Coca-Cola Company. <\/b>The company\u2019s involvement aligns with this priority, furthering the mission of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the benefit of its students and their success.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Google<\/b> continues to promote educational and career development for students from the Black community because racial equity is inextricably linked to economic opportunity. Google\u2019s participation in BLFT builds upon a number of significant commitments and major investments in this area, including Google\u2019s existing work with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Jefferies<\/b> enthusiastically joins BlackRock\u2019s efforts to partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund through BLFT to support education and career opportunities for underrepresented groups. Jefferies is committed to supporting the advancement of minorities to achieve the equal treatment they so fully deserve.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Lyft <\/b>has many social initiatives \u2014 including a long-standing commitment to racial equity \u2014 and strives to meet its business needs in purpose-driven ways. BlackRock\u2019s partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund made Lyft&#8217;s participation a natural fit.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nBlackRock\u2019s partnership with TMCF through BLFT aligns with the goals of <b>Verizon\u2019s<\/b> responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon. Through this initiative, Verizon is driving economic, environmental, and social progress for all.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tom Callahan, Global Head of BlackRock\u2019s Cash Management Business<\/b> said, \u201cBLFT represents an opportunity for our clients to do more with their cash by advancing positive social outcomes. We\u2019re honored that some of the world\u2019s largest cash investors have entrusted BlackRock Cash Management as their partner \u2013 not only to manage their liquidity needs, but also to share in our commitment to support our nation\u2019s diverse youth.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information on BLFT, please visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackrock.com%2Fcash&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=BlackRock.com%2Fcash&amp;index=3&amp;md5=af0bc0146b0ee4d04d83d4d723b46b98\">BlackRock.com\/cash<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About BlackRock<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBlackRock\u2019s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackrock.com%2Fcorporate&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.blackrock.com%2Fcorporate&amp;index=4&amp;md5=43be0e96e4af33afed854b8f706239ea\">www.blackrock.com\/corporate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund <\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEstablished in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (\u201cTMCF\u201d) is the nation\u2019s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmcf.org&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.tmcf.org&amp;index=5&amp;md5=0fc43a36db36320e840da50d8c5130ba\">www.tmcf.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>You should consider the investment objectives, risks and expenses of BLFT (the \u201cFund\u201d) carefully before investing. The Fund\u2019s prospectus and, if available summary prospectus, contain this and other information about the Fund and are available by calling our Client Service Center at 800-441-7450 or by visiting <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackrock.com%2Fcash&amp;esheet=52488327&amp;newsitemid=20210909005532&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.blackrock.com%2Fcash&amp;index=6&amp;md5=a0df7500f90cd315d1488e016c79c298\">www.blackrock.com\/cash<\/a>. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund&#8217;s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>BlackRock or its affiliates will use at least 5% of BlackRock\u2019s net revenue from its management fee from the Fund to further educational initiatives. BlackRock will make a contribution to an educational initiative at least annually, with BlackRock maintaining the option to increase, decrease or terminate this contribution in its sole discretion at any time.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The information in the prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for the Fund\u2019s Mischler Financial Group Shares is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for the Fund\u2019s Mischler Financial Group Shares are not an offer to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nPrepared by BlackRock Investments, LLC, member FINRA.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a92021 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. <b>BLACKROCK<\/b>, is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20210909005532r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210909005532\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210909005532\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nBlackRock<br \/>\n<br \/>Thomasin Bentley<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:thomasin.bentley@blackrock.com\">thomasin.bentley@blackrock.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>646-231-1769\n<\/p>\n<p>\nBlackRock<br \/>\n<br \/>Ashley Beale<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:ashley.beale@blackrock.com\">ashley.beale@blackrock.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>347-867-5944\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThurgood Marshall College Fund<br \/>\n<br \/>Chevonne Mansfield<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:chevonne.mansfield@tmcf.org\">chevonne.mansfield@tmcf.org<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>401-867-1313\n<\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America New York<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Education Philanthropy Fund Raising Finance Banking University<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20210909005532\/en\/794300\/3\/BLK_wordmark.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BlackRock Partners With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Benefit Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Global leaders in technology, financial services and consumer goods will pioneer growth of socially aware money market fund NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; BlackRock announced it will partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (\u201cTMCF\u201d) to support students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (\u201cHBCUs\u201d) and Predominantly Black Institutions (\u201cPBIs\u201d) in their journey to college and into upwardly-mobile careers. TMCF, the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community, will receive an annual contribution from BlackRock, which will represent a portion of net revenue from BlackRock\u2019s management fee for the BlackRock Liquid Federal Trust Fund (\u201cBLFT\u201d). 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