BALTIMORE -- Observers say that the $1 million donated by Tyler Perry to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Monday might lead to more hefty donations from wealthy black philanthropists, gifts that could help revive the civil-rights organization as it continues to face questions about its relevancy.
Perry's donation marks the largest gift from an individual in the NAACP's 100-year history. He said that he credits the work of past NAACP leaders as helping pave the way for his success in the entertainment industry.
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