Talk about showing up for the culture.
Texas Southern University’s 2025 Tiger Ball was part celebration, part fundraising power move—and it paid off. Over $1 million raised for scholarships and student programs!

Here’s what the funds will support:

• Access to higher education for under-resourced students.
• Career development, leadership training, and mentorship.
• Future Black excellence across every industry.

This wasn’t just an elegant night out. The Tiger Ball was a strategic investment in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community builders. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. Rising tuition costs and economic disparities make support like this more critical than ever.

At Black Pages International, we know HBCUs like TSU are vital to building the future of Black America. These institutions have long nurtured our doctors, lawyers, engineers, educators, and change-makers. Events like the Tiger Ball provide the fuel these schools need to keep going—and growing.

Here’s a thought: What if every Black-owned business committed to donating to one scholarship fund per year? What if we all made internships at HBCUs part of our growth plans? What if you showed up to one gala a year, not just for the fashion, but for the future?

Black Pages International is working to bridge the gap between business and academia. We’re launching a resource guide for HBCU partnerships, offering small businesses a blueprint for contributing meaningfully. From mentorship to funding, your impact can start today.

Let’s celebrate this $1 million win—and use it as a reminder of how powerful we are when we come together.