Gerald Lawson Fund Logo Contest (WORDMARK LOGO)

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Need a Logo Design that encapsulates the Gerald Lawson Fund, a scholarship targeting Black and Indigenous/Native American Students who wish to pursue careers in Computer Science, Game Design or STEAM ("science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics" education). Should celebrate the man (a black engineer who created exchangeable ROM cartridges, the cornerstone of the video game industry).
I have uploaded other visuals of Gerald (Jerry) Lawson for reference on how he looked or has been portrayed. Please do NOT model any new logos after these - they are not direct reference materials. Thanks!
Target Market(s)
Donors, Students applying to college, transfers from other colleges
Industry/Entity Type
Higher Education, gaming, STEAM
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Requirements
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- An injection of--at the minimum--Black/African-American pride/scholarship and learning; bonus if it can inject a native american/indigenous feel as well