‘I Just Feel Grateful’: Illinois Teen Makes History As First Black Valedictorian at High School In 156 Years, Plans to Attend HBCU | Nicole Duncan-Smith

After 156 years, an Illinois school has graduated its first African-American valedictorian. The principal of the school says the entire community is excited for Abraham Buckner, the young historymaker, to receive this honor.https://t.co/cKuexZz5Z4

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