Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Donates $50 Million to Atlanta HBCUs

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Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Donates $50 Million to Atlanta HBCUs

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $50 million to four Atlanta HBCUs — Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Morris Brown, and Spelman — to fund “gap scholarships” for nearly 10,000 students. The 10-year initiative aims to boost graduation rates by covering financial shortfalls. “These grants are a material investment in hope,” said foundation president Fay Twersky.

By Suresh Menon

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