Amazing! In a once-in-a-lifetime experience, students from Lynwood had the chance to earn on-the-spot acceptance to historically-Black universities, and more than $2 million in scholarships.
"This is life-changing for our community. We are here to make sure college is accessible, affordable and is not a dream deferred," Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco of Lynwood Unified School District said.
"Historical Black colleges and universities provide students a different layer of support particularly for students of color," Brent-Sanco said.
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