Tameka Cage Conley, an assistant professor of English and creative writing, always had a love and an appreciation for Tyler Perry.
Tameka Cage Conley, an assistant professor teaching of English and creative writing who created the "In the Language of Folk and Kin: the Legacy of Folklore, the Griot and Community in the Artistic Praxis of Tyler Perry" course.
Since starting the class, Conley said she’s had engaging discussions with students from diverse backgrounds.
Additionally, his Tyler Perry Studios helps to employ over 200 staff members, who are predominantly Black.
And so I thought that Tyler Perry is the person who enables me to be a conduit for them to feel safe.”