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100 Black Men Award Scholarships

Journalist Clarence Page Gives Keynote Address

Washington, DC, May 31, 2008 – Today 12 new students received scholarships from the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. Inc (100 BMGWDC) at the Reginald T. Cureton Scholarship Luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Georgetown restaurant Sequoia. Columnist and renowned journalist, Clarence Page, gave the keynote address.

Reginald T. Cureton was one of the 100 BMGWDC founding members. In 2003 Mr. Cureton passed away. The Reginald T. Cureton Scholarship Luncheon was designed so the chapter could pay tribute to his work and his life. Mr. Cureton spent career assisting college students in securing financial aid through scholarships and grants. To date the 100 BMGWDC have awarded scholarships to more than 47 students attending colleges. The twelve named on Saturday will push this year’s number back up to 42 local students after many of the initial awardees graduated over the past year. 

“This is our sixth year presenting these scholarships to area students,” said Marvin Dickerson, President of 100 BMGWDC. “We have students who have already graduated college come to this luncheon to share their experiences with rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are building a legacy which we are happy to maintain our role as custodians.”

Clarence Page took a few minutes away from covering a very heated democratic presidential primary to share s few inspiring words with former, current and new scholarship winners and their families.

The 2008 scholarship winners are Gabrielle Hall, Brandon A. Maclin, Kurtashia D. Murray, Jasmyn P. Musgrove, Derron Murphy, Danielle A. Lawrence, Branden A. Isaac, Nicole Newman, Courtney E. Burton, Dorian D. Stephens, Jessica Thierry Thomas, Tabitha P. Wood.

“The scholarship awards amounts to $2,000 over the course of 4 years for each recipient,” said Darius Withers, Chair of Scholarship Committee for the 100 BMGWDC. “We hope the scholarships will at a minimum cover the cost of books during their college career. Aside from financial support, the really important part of the scholarship is the continual relationship with our organization. We can help them find additional resources for school, summer jobs, and sometimes just offer support. This is what true mentoring is all about.”