On Saturday, Aisha "Pinky" Cole, school and alumna, promised full scholarships to Rayshard Brooks' four children. Cole, the CEO of the Slutty Vegan Restaurant and the Pinky Cole Foundation, announced the good news in a joint statement.
Scholarships grant to Brooks' four children
George T. French Jr., Clark Atlanta University President, said that, without hesitation, they partnered with their notable alumna, Cole, to give help to Mr. Rayshard Brooks' family and children.
He said that the black dad's senseless death would surely have long-term financial effects on his family. Adding to that, he said that the scholarships that they will provide would not only offer a means to world-class education access but also lead a pathway of success.
Brutal killing incident
On June 12, an Atlanta police shot the black man at a Wendy's parking lot. The 27-year-old succumbed to his injuries after undergoing surgery. Police had received a complaint that he was asleep in a car parked at a drive-thru.
The father of four resisted the arrest, so the officer installed a Taser, and a struggle ensued, killing Brooks. He had four children, Blessing, and Mekai, 13, Memory, 2, and Dream,1, to wife Tomika Miller.
Cole said that when she saw Miller in pain, her heart led her to want to help Brooks' wife and their kids. She also said there is a level of momentum lost when a person loses someone close.
Apart from that, she said that the black man could have been her brother, father, or significant other. She wants to remind Miller that it takes a village and they are a part of her village.
Worth more than $600,000, the scholarships will cover full tuition, meals, and room and board for Brooks' four children. After graduating from high school, they may choose to attend university they want which will be covered by the scholarships.
Tyler Perry offered help
People exclusively confirmed that Tyler Perry has offered to pay for the college education of Brooks' children. Perry spoke to the victim's family, saying he wanted to do something to help. He said that his heart goes out to his family during this tragic time, a source said.
Paul Howard, Fulton County District Attorney, announced last week at a press conference that Garrett Rolfe got fired from his role. The Atlanta police officer who brutally shot Brooks, Rolfe, has also been charged with a felony and ten other crimes.
Howard said that Rolfe allegedly kicked Brooks after shooting him, as the victim was on the ground struggling for his life. He also alleged that Devin Brosman, the other officer present, stood on top of the victim after being shot.
Rolfe faces the possibility of the death penalty because he is charged with several aggravated assault charges. Other than that, he also had criminal damage to property and seven violations of oath of office.
Brosnan, on the other hand, is charged with two violations of oath of office and aggravated assault.
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