Rachel Jeantel offered a Tom Joyner scholarship
After Rachel Jeantel was both lauded and torn down for her appearance on CNN’s “Piers Morgan,” the embattled teen was given a lofty gift from a famed radio personality. Early Tuesday on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Joyner offered an olive branch to Jeantel. She was offered her a full scholarship to an HBCU of her choice through the Tom Joyner Foundation.
“Hi Rachel, this is Tom Joyner, I love you, I really do love you”, said Joyner during his radio program.
A very shy Jeantel replied simply, “I know.
Joyner then surprised with the good news about her furthering her education.
“If you want to graduate from high school, and attend an HBCU, even if it’s not in Florida but especially Florida, like Florida Memorial, Edward Waters or FAMU, if you want to do that, I want to help you do that,” said Joyner.
“I will help you get tutors to get you out of high school, tutors to help you pass the SAT and I will give you a full ride scholarship to any HBCU you’d like,” added Joyner.
A reportedly shocked Jeantel simply replied, “Thank you.”‘
Both Rachel and Joyner have since been praised on Twitter, especially Joyner for his enormous gift that brought several people to tears.
Yup: *tears* RT @Lucy_Pearl WOW!! Tom Joyner is offering Rachel Jeantel a full ride scholarship to any HBCU of her choosing. *tears*
— ShelbyKnox (@ShelbyKnox) July 16, 2013
No word yet on what historically black college might have in mind. She did say however, that she wouldn’t mind studying to go into law enforcement. -danielle canada
