Monique Trusclair MaddoxDescendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation
The scholarships will provide Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding in the United States with need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 for attendance at a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as well as other post-secondary institutions.
“Supporting the educational aspirations of the Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding is one of the cornerstones of our foundation's mission,” said Monique Trusclair Maddox, CEO and Board Chair of the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. “Today marks an important day in the journey of our Foundation. Nothing creates opportunity like an effective education. I am heartened by the promise of opportunity this program will bring to Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding across the U.S.”
Officials said the initiative is part of the foundation’s core programming plans, which include: 1.) supporting the educational aspirations of Descendants from early childhood education through post-secondary education; 2.) investing in truth, racial healing, and reconciliation in communities and organizations throughout America; and 3.) supporting elderly and infirm Descendants.
Dr. Harry L. Williams
TMCF will administer the program funded by the foundation as a part of an initial 5-year scholarship program.
