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MacKenzie Scott Honors Toni Morrison with Major Donation

3/2/2026

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MacKenzie Scott credits Toni Morrison, a Nobel laureate, with guiding her at Princeton University and helping her publish her first novel.
Toni Morrison introduced Scott to her literary agent.
Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, including significant contributions to historically Black colleges and universities.
Howard University established the Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities with Scott's donation.

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MacKenzie Scott credits Toni Morrison, a Nobel laureate, with guiding her at Princeton University and helping her publish her first novel.
Toni Morrison introduced Scott to her literary agent.
Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, including significant contributions to historically Black colleges and universities.
Howard University established the Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities with Scott's donation.