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Ollie Lue Shute Pearson says he and his wife, James Haywood Pearson, were "blessed to be given an opportunity to attend college" when they graduated from Tennessee State University in 1979 with a degree in education research.
But as black students in their Henderson County community, they say it was "tough to fund a college education and remain in school," per the Commercial Appeal.
"As black students, it was tough to fund a college education and remain in school," James Haywood Pearson says.
"Ollie and I feel an obligation to give back to our community."
The Pearsons are now doing just that, with five new scholarships for black students in Henderson County to help them "remove financial barriers in pursuing a post-secondary education," per a press release from the Community Foundation of West Tennessee.
The Pearsons' goal is "to support young black students to pursue a college education," says Community Foundation of West Tennessee President Frank McMeen.
" Henderson County is blessed with rich history, and this will make lasting impact on future generations."
The Pearsons are now offering scholarships to a male and a female student at Lexington High School, living in Henderson County; a male and a female student at Lane College; a male and a female student at Lexington High School Read the Entire Article
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