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Debate Team Gets Big Check From Denzel

AP
Posted: 2007-12-19 11:19:00
Filed Under: Celebrity News, Movie News
MARSHALL, Texas (Dec. 19) - Denzel Washington is donating $1 million to Wiley College to re-establish its debate team.

The gift was announced Tuesday by school officials.

A Peek at Denzel's 'Debaters'

Washington was in Marshall last week to screen "The Great Debaters," the story of Wiley's 1930s debate team. He stars as educator and poet Melvin Tolson, who led the all-black college's elite debate squad.

During his appearance, the 52-year-old actor-director said he would like to see the team get going again.

Marshall is a city of about 24,000, located 140 miles east of Dallas. Wiley has about 900 students.

"The Great Debaters" opens Christmas Day. It has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for best picture drama.



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GDB9000 01:16:27 PM Dec 23 2007

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You go Denzel. I saw him in an interview recently and what a nice guy. His wife keeps him in line. http://www.arizonaautoinsurance.cc

SUGARBLUES57 06:23:14 AM Dec 20 2007

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Finally some famous person is promoting one of the best activities that a student can use to become a great thinker: dfebater. Wiley College is so fortunate to have a person who cares about its furture.

MS CEO Ballmer 10:25:00 PM Dec 19 2007

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Denzel is a great guy! He reminds me of, well, me!
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