Atlanta’s Morris Brown College will receive $2.9 million in federal funds for academic programs and building restoration. The grant is the largest the historically Black college has received in 20 years, President Kevin James said at a press conference Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) appeared with James for the announcement. Ossoff said he and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) worked to secure the money.
“We are delivering $2.9 million to help kickstart this renaissance that’s ongoing at this institution,” Ossoff said.
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