In The Press
Read the latest news mentions about Robert F. Smith and his involvement with Vista Equity Partners and other ventures.
This Week in History
On May 19, 2019, Robert F. Smith announced he would pay off the college loans of the nearly 400 students in Morehouse College’s graduating class.
The Legal Defense Fund Celebrates 35 Years of Advancing the Culture Through Achievements by Robert F. Smith, the Jordan Brand and More
The Legal Defense Fund celebrated its 35th annual National Equal Justice Awards Dinner in New York City, highlighting people and brands pushing for racial justice. The event honored entrepreneur Robert F. Smith in addition to filmmaker Spike Lee, NBA player Carmelo Anthony and others.
How Genealogy Can Help Restore Historical Ties Through Meaningful Diaspora Engagement
Genealogy is critical to understanding one’s familial past, and our shared history more broadly. The Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is a valuable resource that offers free genealogy expert consultations for those interested in tracing their ancestry.
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Receives NAACP LDF’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Fred Gray, a Civil Rights attorney who fought some of the most important legal battles for Black Americans in the last century, was honored with the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund at the 35th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner. Other honorees included businessman Robert F. Smith, the Emerson Collective and Nike Inc.’s Jordan Brand.
Global Nonprofit Points of Light Announces Fifth Annual Awards Celebration to Recognize Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor and Honor President George H.W. Bush’s Legacy of Civic Engagement
The global nonprofit Points of Light, which promotes social impact to change the world for the better, announced its fifth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards. This year, the organization recognized Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor. The annual event honors the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and individuals who have demonstrated the transformative power of service to drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
Global Nonprofit Points of Light Announces Fifth Annual Awards Celebration
Global nonprofit Points of Light, which promotes social impact to change the world for the better, announced its fifth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards. This year, the organization recognized Mike and Jacquelyne Love, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Robert F. Smith and Rebecca and Christyn Taylor. The annual event honors the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and individuals who have demonstrated the transformative power of service to drive significant and sustained impact through their actions.