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A surprise act of kindness has made Wiley College’s graduation day even brighter. On May 7, the historically Black college’s class of 2022 received the news that their remaining balances were paid off by an anonymous donor, according to a press release. For the college’s 133rd Commencement Convocation, the donation was announced to over 100 graduates by President & CEO Herman J. Felton, Jr. J.D., Ph.D. “You are debt-free. You do not owe the college a penny. If you have a balance, you had a balance,” Felton said in a video tweeted by Wiley College. Congratulations 2022 Graduates, YOU ARE DEBT FREE! Go Forth Inspired, glorious deeds to do. 🥹🙌🏾 #wileygrad22 #wileycollege #hbcu #hbcugrad #hbcupride #goforthinspired pic.twitter.com/a0zHUDTFc4 — Wiley College (@WileyCollege) May 7, 2022 Per the press release, the donor cleared an estimated total balance of $300,000. With the gift, the graduating class has been provided the freedom to focus on their future careers instead of student debt....
Denzel Washington is a legend. But, of course, we all already knew that. His hard work, and dedication to his craft, has not only led to him earning some of the entertainment industry’s top awards, but has left a lasting impact on Hollywood as a whole, and amassed a legacy worth over $280 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth) for his family. In addition to being one of the industry’s most respected actors and producers, Denzel Washington — and his family — are generous with their time and money. As AfroTech previously reported, the Washington family pledged $1 million to Marshall, Texas’ historically Black Wiley College. Fans of the legendary actor will remember that Wiley College’s debate team was the subject of Washington’s 2007 film, “The Great Debaters.” Yet, despite the fact that Denzel Washington is leaving behind a legacy that will last for generations to come, his children are not resting on his laurels. In fact, Washington’s four children — all of whom are adults, and...
Denzel Washington directed and starred in an award-winning film inspired by Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Wiley College in 2008. Now he’s paying his respects back to the college with a generous gift from his family foundation. According to an announcement, the Denzel Washington Family Foundation has paid its fourth $100,000 installment toward its $1 million commitment to the Texas HBCU in support of students on the legendary Wiley College debate team. Wiley College was home of the film, “The Great Debaters,” that depicted Washington as a college professor who helped coach the university’s student-led team on its 10-year winning streak in the 1930s, according to a press release. The movie showed how the team went on to pioneer interracial collegiate debates during the Jim Crow era. The release also reported that Washington’s family foundation made its first $1 million pledge to the college back in 2007, and continued donating $100,000 each year for a decade. The...