Apr 30, 2019
As a college senior at Howard University, Shelley Williams Franklin quickly realized the meaning of "village" as she scrambled to secure enough money to complete her college degree. The generosity propelled her to law school and then on to entrepreneurship. The desire to pay it forward never waned. Shelley began supporting students at her alma mater who needed financial support to graduate. This conscious giver knew she could do more. Shelley established the Williams Franklin Foundation to provide scholarships, mentors, and networking opportunities for HBCU students.