BlackHistoryMonth: How a North Texas business owner rose from humble beginnings to become a champion in closing the education gap for minority students.
“If I can provide an educational opportunity, I just think that is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s a great investment and that’s one of the things I look at. Can I provide something to them and help them live the American dream? Then hopefully, they can help someone else and pass it on,” Parrish said.St. Philip’s School and Community Center
Since 2003, Parrish has hosted the annual “McMiracle On Highway 67” in December. Throughout the years, 3,000 students have received bikes and helmets thanks to Parrish’s donation of more than $300,000 to date. His support of young scholars has also been on display during the Roland Parrish Scholarship Debate Tournament as he has partnered with the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance to award scholarships to Dallas ISD debaters annually.
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