Not only was a statue of Mr. Ronald Yancey present at the graduation, but he was there in person to give his granddaughter her diploma for a master's degree.
Mr. Yancey was the first Black graduate of Georgia Tech University.
Granddaughter Deanna Yancey added, “It’s just beyond me how someone could have been so strong in such a hard time. He’s broken barriers and he’s opened doors that I will never have to experience opening myself.”
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