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Jovan Adeppo best known for his role as Cory Maxson in the
movie Fences with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. He
received his B.A. in political science and philosophy degree
from Bowie State before moving on to Los Angeles to become
a writer. He eventually found himself with significant acclaim
at a young age opposite some the best actors in the world.
Another notable member of the BSU family is Toni Braxton
who attended BSU before going on to sell over 67 million
records. She has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard
Music Awards, seven American Music Awards and several
other awards. Aside from her success in music continues to
give of her time as a member of the Board of Visitors for BSU
—making an impact on education.
In each one of these examples you see ordinary people
achieving reaching high, achieving success and making a
difference.
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