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On the Block: Keeping the faith

June 11, 2015 by Jabril Faraj 1 Comment

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Alexander James was part of the foster system since birth and “bounced around” as a child. James dropped out of high school with a zero-point-zero grade point average but was eventually able to earn his GED and attend MATC, graduating in May with a degree in Entrepreneurship.

Milwaukee Stories link: http://milwaukeestories.org/2015/06/11/i-was-born-in-the-foster-system/

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  1. Tamara says

    June 14, 2015 at 11:13 am

    You are living proof that if we try hard enough, we can change our lives to be a positive, productive, and plus to the world……I love hearing successful stories by young black men. Don’t give up …..your story and life is inspiring!

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