Bill and Camille Cosby: first family of philanthropy; $20 million gift to Spelman is largest ever in history of Black institutions. (Spelman College)

From: Ebony | Date: May 1, 1989| Author: | Copyright information

Bill And Camille Cosby: FIRST FAMILY OF PHILANTHROPY

$20 million gift to Spelman is largest ever in history of Black institutions

TELEVISION'S No. 1 star Bill Cosby had just split the pages of the history of philanthropy into B.C. (Before Cosby) and A.C. (After Cosby) when he announced that he and his wife Camille were giving $20 million to Spelman College during the inauguration of Dr. Johnnetta Cole as the first Black female president of the 107-year-old Atlanta institution. Cosby said the contribution, the largest personal gift ever to any of America's 112 Black ...

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