CBCF and Paramount Pictures offer scholarships for Bob Marley film – AFRO American Newspapers

Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus Basis (CBCF) introduced its collaboration with Paramount Footage for the extremely anticipated BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie which hit theaters on February 14, 2024. The CBCF has been chosen because the movie’s nonprofit companion to supply The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships to help college students pursuing levels in social justice associated packages.

“The message of unity and love within the Bob Marley: One Love film reinforces the resolve required to satisfy the generational challenges confronted by numerous rising leaders by means of a steadfast dedication to progress,” mentioned Nicole Austin-Hillery, CBCF President and CEO. “Creating future leaders is central to our mission of advancing the worldwide Black group by making ready the following technology to guide in public service and coverage improvement. We’re proud so as to add the One Love Social Impression scholarship alternative as another choice to assist relieve monetary boundaries to increased schooling for college students of colour.”

The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships honor Marley’s legacy as a cultural icon and his message of unity by supporting ten rising sophomore, junior, and senior college students with $5,000 scholarships in pursuit of levels in group organizing, nonprofit administration, public coverage, or social justice associated diploma packages who’re attending chosen Traditionally Black Schools and Universities (HBCUs).

Paramount Footage is giving $50,000 to help the ten scholarships that will likely be awarded to college students attending Bowie State College, Clark Atlanta College, Dillard College, Florida A&M College, Hampton College, Morehouse School, Morgan State College, Spelman School, Texas Southern College, and Xavier College of Louisiana. 

Functions are open April 1 by means of April 30, 2024. To use, college students can go to https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.

“Bob Marley’s dedication to creating a greater world is the driving pressure behind his musical legacy,” mentioned Marc Weinstock, President Worldwide Advertising and marketing and Distribution for Paramount Footage. “Empowering a brand new technology to take the reins on shaping that world is one solution to honor the values that Bob embodied, and we’re proud to companion with the Congressional Black Caucus Basis to maneuver that mission ahead.” 

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who impressed generations by means of his message of affection and unity. On the large display for the primary time, uncover Bob’s highly effective story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley household and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir because the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his spouse Rita, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE premiered February 14, 2024.

For extra data on CBCF and to study extra about The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships, go to cbcfinc.org.