Ga. Supreme Court justice issues scholarship challenge

Apr. 26—VALDOSTA — Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin was keynote speaker Saturday during the 100 Black Men of Valdosta’s Annual Black Tie Dinner at Valdosta Middle School.

Colvin spoke on the state of the young Black man and presented a challenge to the 100 Black Men of Valdosta and the community.

“I believe we can work together to change the trajectory of young Black males if we have more Black male teachers in early childhood,” Colvin said. “I challenge the 100 to give college scholarships to young Black men who will commit to teach in early childhood for up to five years.