Nearly 60 years after Atlanta native and engineer Ronald Yancey overcame barriers to become Georgia Institute of Technology’s first Black graduate, he presented his granddaughter with her ...
When Deanna Yancey walked across the stage during her May 3 graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology, a very special person presented her with her diploma—her grandfather, who was the ...
An engineer made history as Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate; 59 years later, he passes the torch to his granddaughter By Ashley R. Williams, CNN May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024 Updated May 7, 2024 ...