From BlackVoices:
Dr. Jean delivered a commencement speech, titled “Vision for the Future,” to the graduating class of 2010 and was presented a check from the university in the amount of $9,500 for his organization, Yéle Haiti.
Founded in 2005, Yéle Haiti was one of the leading organizations that stepped up to the plate in the aftermath of this year’s earthquake in Haiti.
Jean, who came from humble beginnings, stated that he had to “ride a donkey to school in Haiti” and stressed the importance of perseverance.
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