A Georgia university partnered with an alumna and local restaurant owner to give Rayshard Brooks' four children a full scholarship to the college.
Brooks, 27, was killed earlier this month by an Atlanta police after officers received a call about a man sleeping in a vehicle in a Wendy's drive-through. He leaves behind three daughters -- 1, 2 and 8 years old -- and a 13-year-old stepson. Hours before he was killed, Brooks was out with his youngest daughter celebrating her birthday and had more celebration plans in store for the next day.
Brooks will undoubtedly have long-term financial effects on the family and these scholarships will not only provide them with a means to access a world class education, but will help them on their pathway of success." Read MoreThe alumna who partnered with the college, Aisha"Pinky" Cole is the CEO and operator of the Slutty Vegan Restaurant and the Pinky Cole Foundation.
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