How traumatic must it have been for those kids to, in essence, be booted from that suburban Philadelphia swimming pool due to racism? Thankfully, one of the biggest names in show business is stepping forward to do something nice for those kids who had to experience the ugly side of the human experience. Tyler Perry is going to do something that will help those kids say, “I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!”
PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Perry is paying for 65 children from a Philadelphia day camp to go to Walt Disney World after reading about allegations that a suburban swim club had shunned them because of racism.
The black and Hispanic children who attend the day camp run by Creative Steps Inc. cheered Monday when they learned about the actor’s gift.
Creative Steps director Alethea Wright says she’s thrilled about the offer, especially because Perry “comes from humble beginnings” like the children in her camp.
That’s great news. We’ve seen enough of the ugly side of the human spirit and it warms the heart to see the more pleasant side of the human spirit.
Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/21/tyler-perry-treats-65-swi_n_241750.html
