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    ABC News‏Verified account @ABC May 27

    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/2IM7UMJ pic.twitter.com/8HDsnKRdDY

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      1. Robert Howell‏ @freshbob May 27
        Replying to @ABC

        This is a great American story. We have our share of problems in this country but if you are willing to put the work in you can still change your course. Congrats on making this happen for yourself.

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      1. Srechko ‘Stretch’ Kontelj‏ @StretchKontelj May 27
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        The world would benefit if it had a lot more Richard Jenkins’.

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      1. Christine Oglesby‏ @GadgetGirl930 May 27
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        The pursuit of happiness is never easy but the fruits of that labor is much sweeter when you've accomplished it yourself. Best wishes to be a world changer young man.

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      2. WhiskeyJezuz‏ @JezuzWhiskey May 27
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        I would also like to see a white man with the same story.

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      3. Freezing in Fargo‏ @freezininfgo May 27
        Replying to @JezuzWhiskey @ABC

        Maybe they need to "work harder" and "pull themselves up by the bootstraps" and then you will.

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      1. velma moss‏ @red01neon May 27
        Replying to @ABC @mwalke0628

        Awesome story of encouragement! He is an example of “Where you live does not determine how far you can go if you set your mind to it!”

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      1. michael‏ @BigKat1557 May 27
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        @RealCandaceO No victim mentality here! Great story

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      2. Sebrina Luc‏ @dancnluc May 27
        Replying to @ABC

        Awesome! Congratulations! He may had a rough road but he chose to better himself. He didn’t play a victim - a lot of hard work does pay off.

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      1. Resisting in Newport‏ @ruckus2 May 27
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        Do amazing things. ❤️

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      1. Dolreen Burnett‏ @enidandme May 27
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        AWESOME.. CONGRATS !!!

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      1. Eden's Mom  🇺🇸 🌊‏ @CancelthisDamnT May 30
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        Congratulation!

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      1. Andrea Aquino‏ @AndreaA94810843 May 27
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        Wonderful and best wishes for a great future! N

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      1. Brooke Ann‏ @Brookeness May 27
        Replying to @ABC @RealRonHoward

        He was homeless, not stupid. The two are not mutually inclusive.

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      1. Pamela Graf‏ @pamgraf May 27
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        Good job, young man. I have confidence you will achieve much in life. I wish the very best for you.

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      1. Shyam Massouh‏ @massouh_shyam May 27
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        So much admiration,love, and respect. God bless you!! Praying that you stay humble and true to your self🌟✨✨💝

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      1. Debbie W.‏ @DebbieW87765474 May 27
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        What a perfect example of an educational opportunity that can change lives. Never stop learning!

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      1. Yadsi Yidler‏ @YadsiYidler May 27
        Replying to @ABC @RealRonHoward

        AND he’s a two-time Academy Award nominee! Who woulda’ thunk!

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      1. Cleopatra‏ @Cleopat33531071 May 27
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        Congratulation you’re a inspiring young man God speed

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