Secoriea’s Social Justice Scholarship, created in honor of slain 8-year-old, raises thousands in minutes

Moments after the announcement of a scholarship created in honor of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old tragically killed during a protest in Atlanta, more than $12,000 was raised. Turner was fatally shot on July 4, 2020, when the car she was in tried to navigate around a gang-related blockade near the site of Rayshard Brooks’ death.

Secoriea’s parents, Secoriey Williamson and Charmaine Turner, established the scholarship to honor their daughter’s love for learning and books. The scholarship aims to support a young woman interested in social justice. Secoriea herself had dreams of attending college.

During a news conference at St. Paul AME Church, activist Derrick Boazman revealed that his nonprofit, Let Us Make Man, would contribute $2,500. This amount was quickly matched by several donors, including Marty Monegain, Rev. Shawn Drains, attorney Harold Spence, and DeKalb County Superior Court clerk Debra DeBerry. Within five minutes, the fund reached $12,500, bringing smiles to Secoriea’s parents.

The goal is to establish a lasting foundation in Secoriea’s name. Donations can be made through the newly created website, fortheloveofsecoriea.com. The scholarship’s creation contrasted sharply with the slow legal proceedings following Secoriea’s death. While the suspects, Jerrion McKinney and Julian Conley, await trial, Secoriea’s family hopes the scholarship will keep her memory alive by helping others achieve their educational dreams.

The public is invited to donate to the scholarship fund through their newly created website, fortheloveofsecoriea.com.