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Former Homeless Teen Mom and Son Graduate Together From Georgia State University

New AfricaApril 24, 2024April 24, 202407 mins

In a heartwarming display of resilience and determination, Indya Thomas and her 17-year-old son Kamau Gomes have made history by graduating together from Georgia State University. Their remarkable journey from adversity to achievement serves as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of education. Indya’s path to success was fraught…

43-year-old Man Achieves University Degree After 24 Years as a School Janitor, Now Set to Become a Teacher

New AfricaMay 26, 2023December 27, 202308 mins

In the quiet halls of Hightower Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia, Tylan Bailey spent 23 years diligently working as a custodian. Little did anyone know that beneath the janitor’s uniform was a man fueled by a dream that would challenge the conventional narrative of success. The Unlikely Journey BeginsAt the age of 40, Tylan…