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Hosted by Aeva Gaymon-Doomes and Lauren Allen-JonesTurning of the Tassel presented by Legacy Foundation of Hartford (Greg and Lauren Jones) and Alt Finance (Marcus Shaw) is a powerful celebration honoring the resilience, achievement, and potential of graduating seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) who have overcome financial barriers to reach commencement. These students represent the future of Black excellence—bold, brilliant, and unstoppable.
Since 2020, the HBCU GAP Fund has helped more than 2,000 students cross the finish line by eliminating small but critical financial shortfalls that would have otherwise kept them from graduating. But we're just getting started. Over the next five years, we’re committed to doing even more—expanding our impact, investing in futures, and transforming lives.
Held annually in Martha’s Vineyard, Turning of the Tassel brings together changemakers, philanthropists, and thought leaders to celebrate these graduates and support the mission of closing the education gap for Black students. Your ticket purchase directly supports this life-changing work. Join us for an evening of inspiration, purpose, and possibility—because every student deserves to turn their tassel. -
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- Address:
- 1 Farm Neck Way
- Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
- USA
- Time:
- Aug 06, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Legacy Sponsor
Friends of the Graduates
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Drs. Nancy Monestime-Williams and Allister Williams
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In Support of Jack and Jill of America Foundation
YOUR GIFT MATTERS
$75
Give a Senior a Step Up Help a student pay for a critical unmet need that stands in the way of graduation—like a transcript fee, graduation application, or final lab materials. Your gift could be the last barrier between a student and their diploma.
$100
Textbook and Tech Support Cover the cost of textbooks, lab software, or technology fees that can derail a student’s final semester. Many students drop out over costs that are less than a car payment—your help keeps them on track.
$200
Semester Security Provide support for partial tuition, housing, or campus fees that often create shortfalls during the final stretch. This is a bridge between perseverance and achievement.
$300
Capstone Closure Support a student through the final semester with multiple needs—project materials, transportation, meals, and living expenses. Help make sure no student walks away after coming so far.
$750
Valedictorian Victory This is the average unmet need among students in the GAP Fund. Your gift helps a scholar cross the stage with dignity and purpose. You’re not just giving money—you’re handing them a future.