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    ABC News‏Verified account @ABC May 26

    LIFE-CHANGING: Richard Jenkins was living in a homeless shelter in 6th grade. He went on to become his high school's valedictorian, and is now heading to Harvard on a full academic scholarship. https://abcn.ws/2ILpnFb pic.twitter.com/il7ySu1MIE

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      1. MerryDw #resist  🗽 ❄‏ @merryDw54 May 26
        Replying to @ABC

        The absolute best of what the American Dream is I wish this young man all the success and happiness to which he ascribes.

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      1. CarrieTBow‏ @CarrieTBow May 26
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        Amazing young man. 💜

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      1. sonny datoy‏ @SonnyRD May 26
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        harvard, like any ivy league institution, doesn’t offer scholarships. the “program” he referred to is need-based financial aid. he was right when he said that all he needed to do was get in.

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      1. Heathrow News‏ @airtimetv May 26
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        Great story. A brilliant example of what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.

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      1. hg‏ @hollyrene44 May 26
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        “you’re telling me all i got to do is get in.” 😂❤️pic.twitter.com/wQwhOtijZ8

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      1. FORTIS‏ @fortismind May 26
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        “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ―Nelson Mandela

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      1.  🇺🇸PHLFan 🇺🇸  ⛵️ ⚓️ 🚂 2020‏ @fan_phl May 29
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        BOYCOTT ABC!!!

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      1. Sweet Libra‏ @SweetLibra58 May 26
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        God Bless you young man!!

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      1. Hafiz‏ @hafiz_khan_me May 26
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        #Recent fix the error the #WordPress #site. Would you like to fix any #WordPress #problem contacts us: Contact me: http://goo.gl/h3UDFv  #wordpress #looking #hairing #plugin #development #hacking #malware #customize #CSS #Fiverr #mystery #JesusChristSuperstarLivepic.twitter.com/iapHzdVssI

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      2. Gary S.‏ @gspeckmail May 26
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        $65,000 is poverty level?

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      3. Danismelange‏ @ndtowles May 26
        Replying to @gspeckmail @ABC

        Depends on how many people are in the family. I am exaggerating but imagine 1 adult with 7 children. 65k won't go far. But 1 adult living on 65k (outside of Cali, Ny or Dc) would be well above median income.

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      2. Dante Giuliano‏ @dantegiuliano May 26
        Replying to @ABC

        Poor guy! He’ll be paying off that Harvard degree until he is in his 40’s

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      3. Fear&Bullets‏ @Frenchie1904 May 26
        Replying to @dantegiuliano @ABC

        Missed that “full academic scholarship” part in the headline.

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      1. Robin Tolley‏ @RRTolley May 26
        Replying to @ABC @RisaBee19

        I love inspiring, real-life stories like this! Nothing better. I want young people to be motivated by this realism, too. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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      1. Queen M. Sheba‏ @QueenMSheba May 26
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        Congratulations young man👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love your spirit!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎈🎈🌺

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      1. Wapa-mhwewa Nowi-Yeandawa RainCrow‏ @1D10Two May 26
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        Hey proud of your efforts! - but remember those who helped...

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      2. Tequilaa Bob‏ @TequilaaBob May 26
        Replying to @ABC

        Congratulations Mr Jenkins I wish you well in all of your endeavors. Proof hard work pays off.

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      1. Shannon‏ @Madame_Papill0n May 27
        Replying to @ABC

        More stories like this need to be shared. Just proves once again with hard work and determination you can succeed no matter what your circumstances are/were. #stopmakingexcuses #riseabove

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      1. Dennis‏ @Dennis97601596 May 26
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        Gee I wish us poor white students get fee scholarships for being "poor"

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