MacKenzie Scott is making a name for herself in the philanthropy space again. The 55-year-old ex-wife of Jeff Bezos just donated another $80 million to Howard University. MacKenzie's donation to the historically Black college is one of the largest single donations in its 158-year history.

Since then, Scott has donated more than $17 billion to over 2,000 nonprofit organizations, with a focus on causes such as social justice, education, and economic equity. Her giving is not only generous but also strategic, designed to empower marginalized ...

Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. said the donation is "the largest single donation in its 158-year history."