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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION
Smith said he attended the White House dinner to press for long-term corporate and public funding for HBCUs, which have raised more than $150 million in scholarships.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, media mogul Stephen A. Smith addressed public discussion regarding his White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities .
- Smith sought to discuss funding challenges for HBCUs, arguing that corporate America must sustain investment in institutions educating generations of Black leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
- Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the HBCU Week Foundation initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 college acceptances and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships.
- While Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act, he expressed concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs.
- Reaffirming his commitment, Smith said, "I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them," while calling for business support without fear of criticism.
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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with…
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