In 2007, Denzel Washington donated $1 million to Wiley College to revive its debate team. Seven years later, the college’s 23‑member team won a Pi Kappa Delta national title competing against 80 colleges.
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Fans may note Washington’s support for education, seeing his donation lead to a national debate championship for Wiley College.
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- In 2007, Denzel Washington gave Wiley College $1 million to revive debate; 7 years later, its 23-member team won a national title among 80 collegeshindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- In 2007, Denzel Washington donated USD 1 million to Wiley College to revive the debate team; 7 years later, the team beat 80 other collegestimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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