Info You Can Use: He founded The Black Nerd and has secured $8 million dollars in HBCU scholarships.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Douglass Fort.

A founder of The Blerd (The Black Nerd). Fort’s foundation helps high-achieving youth secure scholarships to HBCUs, ensuring they graduate debt-free. Overcoming the gang-infested streets of California, he defied the odds to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Jackson State University. His program not only provides educational opportunities but also rebuilds communities and prepares Black males to become strong family leaders. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about education, resilience, and empowerment!

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