MacKenzie Scott, formerly Bezos. Howard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Hampton University and Tuskegee University announced Tuesday that they had received record donations. Howard, who received $ 40 million, Hampton, $ 30 million, and Tuskegee, $ 20 million, revealed that their donations came from Scott, the author and philanthropist who …
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