Two national organizations that support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) have launched nonpartisan campaigns to get HBCU students out to the polls in a few weeks.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have been working around the clock to mobilize voters in the upcoming presidential election. They say that issues like student debt relief are critical to this generation of students. 
On Sunday, Dr. Harry L. Williams, president of TMC,F appeared on CNN to discuss the organization’s voter advocacy campaign geared toward students attending HBCUs; the impact HBCUs have had on American history; and what students are saying about issues that interest them.
“It’s an honor to weigh in about this historic election on the national stage,” Williams said. “We encourage our students to participate in the election process and recognize the power of their voice and their vote.”
Williams emphasized the importance of TMCF leading the way in helping educate HBCU students about the voting process.
“HBCUs have played a critical role in helping this country move forward,” Williams said, adding that presidential candidate Kamala Harris is a graduate of Howard University. “Therefore, our responsibility at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is to continue that legacy of pushing, educating and encouraging our students.”
