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Tyler Perry Funds Harvard Dream for Alabama Student
1 Aug
Summary
- Tyler Perry covered Janay Duberry's remaining Harvard tuition.
- Duberry earned a degree from Tuskegee University before Harvard.
- Perry previously supported TSA workers and SNAP recipients.
Janay Duberry, an alumna of Tuskegee University, will pursue her master's degree in education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, thanks to a substantial donation from Tyler Perry. Duberry revealed that despite receiving aid from Harvard, a financial gap remained, jeopardizing her educational aspirations.
Perry's generosity bridged this gap, enabling Duberry to continue her studies. She expressed deep gratitude, calling him a "true light in the Black community" and thanking him for believing in her potential as a writer and educator.
This contribution marks another instance of Perry's significant philanthropic endeavors. In March of the current year, he provided $1,000 gift cards to approximately 250 TSA officers at Atlanta's airport during a government shutdown.
Furthermore, in November 2025, Perry donated nearly $1.4 million to support individuals and organizations affected by the loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. He emphasized the critical importance of these benefits for struggling families, seniors, and children.
