Smith tinkered with computers during his summer and winter breaks, and went on to study chemical engineering at Cornell University. Smith’s donation to the African American Museum was earmarked to digitize photographs, videos and music — and help foster an interactive experience for a 21st-century museum. Other major donationsBefore Sunday’s graduation speech, Smith had donated $1.5 million to Morehouse for scholarships and a new park. In 2016, Smith became the first African American to be named chairman of the renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City. This story has been updated to clarify the donation gifted to Cornell University.

Source: Washington Post May 20, 2019 13:03 UTC