Charlamagne Tha God Attends SC State Homecoming and Presents $250,000 Donation

Radio and television personality, Charlamagne Tha God, returned to his home state of South Carolina to attend SC State University’s Homecoming. He will hold a conversation with students on Friday, Oct. 18, in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. He will also present a scholarship award to the SC State University Alumni Association (SCSUNAA) for student scholarships during half-time of the Homecoming game on Oct. 19. The award will be given on behalf of Charlamagne’s mother, Julie Ford McKelvey, who is a 1975 graduate of SC State University. Charlamagne was invited to Homecoming by the SC State National Alumni Association after speaking with the association’s president, John J. Funny.

"SCSUNAA is proud to host a son of South Carolina who is doing remarkable things that changes the temperature of our society. He is respected for his viewpoints and his outstanding accomplishments,” said Funny.

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My mother is an alumni of @scstate1896 class of 75. Today was South Carolina States homecoming and I had the honor of announcing “The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” Ford is my mother’s maiden name and my grandmothers last name. We will be providing scholarships to black women in South Carolina who Major in English, (my mother’s major) Communications, (because I’m a Radio/TV Guy), and for any sister that wants to be a mental health professional. Always remember investing in an HBCU is investing in the future of our people so the next time an HBCU ask for money, open that wallet. It’s a blessing to be a blessing! All Praises Due To God!!! P.S. Speaking of GOD my creator told me to announce that I’m tapped out until February so to all friends and family don’t even consider calling me this holiday season for nothing. Have a blessed day. #wefightdifferent

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Born and raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Charlamagne has become a defining figure in American culture and one of the world’s most influential leaders in empowering the black voice, as well as progressing the country’s mental health movement.

Charlamagne is best known as the driving voice of the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Breakfast Club,” which has featured everyone from iconic names in hip-hop and pop culture to leading 2020 Democratic candidates.

He is the author of New York Times bestseller, “Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It” and bestseller, “Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me,” which became two of the top audiobooks of 2018 and 2019.

Charlamagne is often featured on daytime and late-night programs such as “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah, “The View,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “The Dr. Oz Show” to discuss trending topics in society and pop culture. He is also a cultural influencer, an executive producer with his own production company, CThaGod World, and co-host of the popular podcast, “Brilliant Idiots.”

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Dear Black People like I said yesterday an investment into an HBCU is an investment into the future of our people. Salute to everyone who did their part yesterday at @scstate1896 homecoming. The SC State Club donated 215,889 dollars to @scstateathletics and OG @whipclyburn stunted on us all with his 1.7 million dollar endowment that will fund S.C. State honors college scholarships. The SC State University Honors college is named after his late wife Dr. Emily England Clyburn who is also a Moncks Corner native and the reason Congressman Clyburn always tells me I’m the SECOND best thing to come out of Moncks Corner...😂 which would actually push me further down the list because I’m putting my wife before me....anyway just always remember if you really rooting for everybody black the next time an HBCU ask for money, open your wallet!!!! It’s a blessing to be a blessing. GOD IS EVERYTHING!!! 🙏🏿 #WeFightDifferent

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