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Letter to the 2012 high school graduating class

Dear class of 2012,         Congratulations on making it this far. As you know, there were many who were unable to complete this adventure with you. Regardless of rather it was unforeseen circumstances or circumstances that were foreseen, but after constant mediation the alternative prevailed. You are some of the select few to move on into the most coveted adulthood with a diploma. You should be proud of yourselves. You have worked hard for this.         Your senior year is one of the most important years of your life. Cherish it, because before you know, it will be gone, and you will be wondering where did it go. These are the days where you will make the mistakes and hopefully learn from them. These are the days in which you look forward to prom, homecoming, and senior pictures. You have watched as three other classes go in front of you, and now it is your turn to share in the excitement.         Your senior year is also the time when you try to establish where you go after you w

Teacher Tells Black Students ‘You Will Never Amount to Anything’

Teacher Tells Black Students ‘You Will Never Amount to Anything’