{"id":3469,"date":"2024-01-31T15:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/?p=3469"},"modified":"2024-01-31T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:03:47","slug":"the-siu-foundation-celebrates-black-history-month-by-encouraging-donations-to-support-anti-racism-diversity-equity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/?p=3469","title":{"rendered":"The SIU Foundation celebrates Black History Month by encouraging donations to support Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Black<\/p>\n

This Black History Month, SIU embraces Ancestral Healing<\/strong><\/a>, honoring the past while actively building a more just and equitable future. Join the SIU Foundation in fueling this mission by supporting our Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) initiatives. Your gift will make a real difference, empowering students and fostering a welcoming space where everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we can build a university fueled by belonging, where every student has the resources and support to flourish and change the world with your support,\u201d<\/strong> says Sherrica<\/span> Hunt,<\/span> Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations for ADEI.<\/p>\n

Invest in the legacy of ADEI at SIU by supporting one of these impactful funds:<\/p>\n

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  1. African American Achievement Scholarship<\/li>\n
  2. Black Resource Center<\/li>\n
  3. Black Students in Business Development<\/li>\n
  4. Burris Financial Emergency Endowment Fund<\/li>\n
  5. Darius Robinson Scholarship Endowment<\/li>\n
  6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Development Fund<\/li>\n
  7. Dr. Cynthia Howard Sims Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Endowment Fund<\/li>\n
  8. Dr. Donald and Mrs. Frances Davenport Scholarship Endowment<\/li>\n
  9. George Floyd Equity and Justice Scholarship<\/li>\n
  10. McDaniel Oats Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n
  11. Michael L. Haywood Scholarship Endowment Fund<\/li>\n
  12. Mitchel and Carol Livingston Scholarship Endowment Fund<\/li>\n
  13. Pendleton Family Bridging the Gap Fund<\/li>\n
  14. Seymour and Marjorie Bryson Academic Achievement Scholarship Endowment Fund<\/li>\n
  15. School of Education African American Award Endowment Fund<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here’s how you can give:<\/p>\n