James Hall+FollowS. Epatha Merkerson’s $1M gift uplifts TalladegaS. Epatha Merkerson, the beloved Law & Order star, just made a huge impact at Talladega College by pledging a $1 million donation during her commencement speech. Her generosity isn’t just about the money—it’s about investing in the future of HBCU students and the community. Merkerson’s commitment to social justice, health advocacy, and arts education shines through both on and off the screen. How do you think gifts like this can change the trajectory for students and historically Black colleges? Let’s talk about the ripple effects of giving back! #Entertainment #Celebrity #TalladegaCollege00Share
Emily Delgado+Follow‘Law & Order’ Star Drops $1M for HBCUS. Epatha Merkerson (yep, Lt. Van Buren from ‘Law & Order’) just donated a whopping $1 million to Talladega College! She was their commencement speaker and got an honorary doctorate, but the real headline is how she’s giving back to help future leaders. Love seeing celebs put their money where their heart is. Also, fun fact: Stephen A. Smith just guest-starred on ‘Law & Order’ too! #LawAndOrder #HBCU #TalladegaCollege #GivingBack #CelebNews #Safety00Share