Tim Scott to Host HBCU Fly-In

As part of Black History Month, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is hosting the Second Annual HBCU Fly-in: “Advancing Opportunity and Entrepreneurship” with Mark Walker (R-NC), Chair of the Republican Study Committee. Presidents and Chancellors of HBCUs will participate in the day-long conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 27th. Last year’s inaugural conference served as a platform for a productive dialogue focused on opportunity, strengthening bilateral relationships, and celebrating the importance of our country’s HBCUs. This event will provide HBCU leaders, job creators, and policymakers with the opportunity to discuss innovative avenues for promoting educational achievement, bolstering cross-sector partnerships, and meeting the ever-shifting demands of the American workforce. Confirmed participants include Dr. Harry L. Williams, President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund; Dr. Michael Lomax, President & CEO of the United Negro College Fund; and Benjamin Watson, a tight end for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. More here.