{"id":1172,"date":"2026-05-11T20:43:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/05\/11\/one-voyage-cruise-fuels-dr-kimbroughs-push-for-hbcu-scholarships-through-uncf\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T20:43:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:43:53","slug":"one-voyage-cruise-fuels-dr-kimbroughs-push-for-hbcu-scholarships-through-uncf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/05\/11\/one-voyage-cruise-fuels-dr-kimbroughs-push-for-hbcu-scholarships-through-uncf\/","title":{"rendered":"One Voyage Cruise Fuels Dr. Kimbrough\u2019s Push for HBCU Scholarships Through UNCF"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"ione-video\">\n<div class=\"ione-video__player\">\n<div class=\"zype-shortcode\" data-videoid=\"69d90c68bb51e24f45a9bb76\" data-url=\"https:\/\/player.zype.com\/embed\/69d90c68bb51e24f45a9bb76.js?api_key=7Y41xOu32BVdSqiGMF3j9FA7adrxz2RikG54rf7jiMoKhMlH9lQOznwUdBc4QPbP&amp;autoplay=true&amp;controls=true\" data-is-playlist=\"false\" data-adoberequired=\"0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ione-video__contents ione-video__contents--no-show\">\n<header class=\"ione-video__header\">\n<h5 class=\"ione-video__video-title\"><\/h5>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ione-video__close-button\">\u2715<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The excitement around <strong><\/strong><strong>One Voyage Cruise 2026<\/strong> is easy to understand with it\u2019s high energy, big-name entertainment and a clear mission. Sailing <strong><\/strong><strong>October 26 through November 1<\/strong>, the cruise promises performances, beach parties and plenty of fun. But the heart of the event is bigger than the lineup. As the show made clear, One Voyage is a true <strong><\/strong><strong>party with a purpose<\/strong>, with proceeds benefiting <strong><\/strong><strong>UNCF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Text \u201cRICKEY\u201d to 71007 to join the\u00a0Rickey\u00a0Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0(<\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/rickeysmileymorningshow.com\/mobile-text-club\/__;!!LcufUzPfjw!XPBlD0wpHPcivaLT9tmrhpwQkvmihfm9bXEWy_4Mq9JUu0KgLXQ9iV29VI4voQ%24\"><em>Terms and conditions<\/em><\/a><em>).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That purpose came into sharp focus during the show\u2019s conversation with <strong>Dr. Walter M. 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Through UNCF\u2019s online scholarship portal, students can build a profile and check regularly for opportunities. He encouraged students not to stop when applications require essays or extra steps, stressing that free money is still available for those willing to pursue it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/2026\/04\/22\/one-voyage-cruise-performers\/\">Who Will Hit The Stage At The ONE Voyage Cruise?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/2026\/04\/20\/urban-one-one-voyage-cruise-uncf\/\">Urban One Rebrands Its Iconic Cruise as ONE Voyage Experience, Continues \u201cParty with a Purpose\u201d Legacy with UNCF Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Kimbrough\u2019s Esteemed Career<\/h3>\n<p>Kimbrough brings deep credibility to the conversation. A native of Atlanta, he earned degrees from the University of Georgia, Miami University and Georgia State University. 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