Community Foundation, City Council award nearly $450K in HBCU scholarships
Kristen Tillford and her mother, Dacia Tillford, applaud during the HBCU ceremony at Memphis City Hall Aug. 2, 2023. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
More than 80 Memphis high school graduates were honored with a dinner reception at Memphis City Hall Wednesday night after being awarded scholarships from the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund.
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HBCUs Historically Black Colleges and Universities Memphis City Council Hall of Mayors scholarships American Rescue Plan Act Community FoundationAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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