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    ABC News‏Verified account @ABC May 25

    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/2IHKE2h pic.twitter.com/pV0c2AT2wV

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      2. Catch Boyardi‏ @Catchboyardi May 25
        Replying to @jg2323_ @ABC

        Ironically, his classmates at Harvard will mostly be admitted based on legacy not merit. Some whose great, great grandparents are alum. Where do you think Richards great great grandparents went to college? We can talk generational wealth and business connections next if you like.

        8 replies 14 retweets 179 likes
      3. Undead Esha 🧛‍♀️ Votem #Haddad13‏ @eshaLegal May 26
        Replying to @Catchboyardi @jg2323_ @ABC

        I think 42% of Harvard is legacy. That's a lot of AA for white people

        0 replies 1 retweet 17 likes
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      2. Andrea Junker‏ @Strandjunker May 25
        Replying to @ABC

        Wait, he was bullied? And he didn’t shoot anyone? Instead he has a full ride to Harvard? Hmmm...

        3 replies 4 retweets 63 likes
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      2. Jeri‏ @jeri_lyn_ May 25
        Replying to @ABC

        You are not your circumstances. You can make a “Choice” to be better. It’s not easy and you will need help BUT you can do it... This is beyond Awesome!!!!

        4 replies 5 retweets 30 likes
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      1. Mikal Milano‏ @Mikalmilano May 25
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        Someone please tell him not to fall asleep in the common room or carry a cell phone outside.

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      2. Steve M Hiott‏ @papa49tw May 25
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        I had a rough childhood, poor with a lot of hard work. But this young man makes me feel privileged. Not only did he have more and harder obstacles to overcome, he had less resources available. He used what was available and succeeded where I might have failed. I admire him.

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      2.  🐏 Radical  ⚛️ Goats  🐏‏ @RadicalGoats May 25
        Replying to @ABC @matthewjdowd

        The thing is, every time I read an inspiring story like this I’m like “why did this person have to go through all that? Why did we give him all that’s adversity to triumph over? How many others were crushed by the same circumstances?”

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      1. Kyle Thompson‏Verified account @KyleThompsonPGA May 25
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        That the kind of news I love seeing!

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      1. Mariel Anderson‏ @Mariaelvira2013 May 25
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        Nice Story, but reality is that for 1 child that has this ability, to get over all odds, there are millions of children that we as a country leave behind, and dont care enough..... we try to calm conscious and make believe this story is possible for all, that is marketing

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      1. David Beaumont‏ @dbeaumont266 May 25
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        That is inspiration. His success gives meaning to the words,"If you can believe it. You can achieve it." Congrats to Richard Jenkins! Keep knocking down those barriers. #successful #success #inspiration #eyesontheprize #scholars

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      1. Maria B‏ @MariaIslandlady May 25
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        OMG my heart crys for you...just so proud what a awesome a blessed young man...nothing but great things ahead...😭😭👏👏🙏🙏🙏

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      1. Alex D Jackson‏ @Mr_D_Jack May 25
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        #BlackExcellence

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      1. Jacqueline Yatko‏ @YatkoChronicles May 25
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        What an incredible young man and inspiring story. Good luck, Richard! The future looks like a much brighter place because of people like you ❤️

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      1. Resisting in Newport‏ @ruckus2 May 25
        Replying to @ABC

        Congratulations. Do great things❤️

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      2. Joel Porter‏ @Jdp227 May 26
        Replying to @ABC @shaunking

        Wait, I thought Society was holding black men down?

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      3. Dark Side Tweets‏ @DarkSideTenets May 27
        Replying to @Jdp227 @ABC @shaunking

        The exception is not proof that society is not, nor is this an excuse to prolong prejudicial programs and policies.

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