“Full Circle Family Moment”: Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate Presents Granddaughter With Her Diploma

“Full Circle Family Moment”: Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate Presents Granddaughter With Her Diploma

Essence Magazine:

By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 9, 2024

When Deanna Yancey walked across the stage during her May 3 graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology, a very special person presented her with her diploma—her grandfather, who wasthe firstBlack student to graduate from the school.

The heartwarming moment took place

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