As graduation approaches, the excitement of stepping into the next chapter of life can also bring a bit of anxiety. The transition from student to professional is a big step, and for many soon-to-be graduates, it’s uncharted territory. The key to making this transition smoother is preparation. Whether you’re graduating from an HBCU with a […]
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WFF Past Newsletters (2019-2023)
Here at the Williams-Franklin Foundation, we send out a quarterly newsletter to keep our friends and supporters updated on the latest happenings with our organization. Past WFF Newsletters Explore the links below to catch up on archived newsletters from the past four years and don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you get […]
Organic & Natural Health Partners with WFF for HBCU Scholarship Fund
The Organic and Natural Health Association, a trade association representing companies in the natural health products industries, announced that it has partnered with the Williams-Franklin Foundation during its annual conference, held virtually this year. The trade association will raise a minimum of $50,000 to support education expenses for historically Black colleges and universities. Read More […]
Meet Jemiah Williams
Meet Jemiah Williams of Arlington, Texas, Howard University Class of 2021, and future Legal Correspondent. At an early age, Jemiah asked herself an important question, “what can I do to make a difference in the lives of others?” Searching for the answer led her to Howard University (HU), where she decided to major in Strategic […]
Meet Julia Nichols
Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, her graduation was set for May 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 […]
Meet Noah Nicholas
Meet Noah Nicholas, expected graduate at Howard University 2020 and future Orthopedic Physician Assistant. This year, we take a moment to celebrate the unstoppable Noah Nicholas for being a returning awardee of the WFF scholarship. In Noah’s interview, he explained how a bump in the road is only a hurdle that can be faced and triumphed. Noah […]
Meet Marvellous Oke
Meet Marvellous Oke, expected graduate at Morgan State University 2020 and future Pediatrician Neurologist. The Williams-Franklin Foundation had the pleasure of awarding Marvellous Oke, originally from Nigeria, the WFF 2019 – 2020 scholarship award. Known for her passion for working with children, Ms. Oke has goals of attending medical school to become a pediatrician neurologist and also researching in […]
Meet Amber Quinney—The Scholarship Queen™ and inaugural WFF Scholar!
It’s been five years since Amber Quinney received the first WFF Scholarship Award, and she keeps the spirit of that award alive every day. My interview with Amber was inspiring. After hearing about her journey, I believe Amber’s story must be told and remembered.. If you don’t know Amber’s story, let me give you a brief synopsis. It blew me […]
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