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Celebrities Join Tyler Perry to Open First Major African American Owned Studio

Celebrities Join Tyler Perry to Open First Major African American Owned Studio
Actor Tyler Perry attends the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ga. on Oct. 5, 2019. Paul R. Giunta/Getty Images
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
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Georgia became home to what is touted to be the nation’s first significant studio owned by a black man on Oct. 5.

Dozens of well known African American celebrities joined actor Tyler Perry in celebrating the official opening of Tyler Perry Studios at Fort McPherson, 5 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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