Stars in support of charter schools

They’re also among the more prominent African-American personalities who have and continue to support charter schools.

In recent weeks, some African-American organizations have raised concerns about charter school funding, spending and performance.

Here’s a look at what some of these stars have done to help charter schools:

• Oprah Winfrey: The media mogul has donated millions of dollars to charter schools and charter school networks in her hometown of Chicago and several states nationwide, according to news accounts.
• Sean "Diddy" Combs: The rapper/actor/producer/clothing designer has co-founded a charter school that opened this week in Harlem.
• Ludacris: The Georgia-grown rap superstar has been vocal in his support of charter schools and has attended rallies at the state Capitol promoting school choice.
• Deion "Prime Time" Sanders: The pro football Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Falcons star opened a charter school in Texas that closed in 2015 due to financial trouble, according to news reports.
• Keshia Knight Pulliam Hartwell: The Atlanta-based actress earlier this year penned a column in support of school choice.