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 Photos 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 accomplice to offer The Bob Marley: One Love Social Affect Scholarships to assist 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 fulfill 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 neighborhood by making ready the subsequent era to steer in public service and coverage improvement. We’re proud so as to add the One Love Social Affect scholarship alternative as an alternative choice to assist relieve monetary obstacles to larger training for college kids of shade.”

The Bob Marley: One Love Social Affect 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 neighborhood organizing, nonprofit administration, public coverage, or social justice associated diploma packages who’re attending chosen Traditionally Black Schools and Universities (HBCUs).

Paramount Photos is giving $50,000 to assist 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. 

Purposes 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 Photos. “Empowering a brand new era to take the reins on shaping that world is one approach to honor the values that Bob embodied, and we’re proud to accomplice 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 screen 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 info on CBCF and to study extra about The Bob Marley: One Love Social Affect Scholarships, go to cbcfinc.org.