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Graduate looking away

Homeless teen who became valedictorian shares heartbreaking story during graduation speech

Source: Fox 13 (Memphis)

Faced with the death of a parent and subsequent homelessness, Tupac Mosley created his own inspiring success story. Watch his valedictory speech and read about his bright future.

This entry was posted in Chasing Success and tagged People on February 1, 2020 by Mikki Gibson.

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