13-Year-Old Valedictorian Shot 7 Times by “Friend”
A 13-year-old valedictorian named Curtis Jackson was shot 7 times by a 15-year-old friend in Cleveland, surviving after multiple surgeries.
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Black Valedictorian Breaks 15-Year Streak, Powerful Speech
A Black high school graduate becomes his school’s first valedictorian in 15 years, delivering an inspiring graduation speech that challenges stereotypes.