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Bernard Hill’s Story
Bernard won't disappoint the one person who has never let him down—Granny.
Previously: Twenty—year—old Bernard Hill sees getting his GED as a way out of Mount Pleasant’s cycle of poverty. With two weeks to go, his GED class is canceled. Part 2 of 4 You can’t understand Mount Pleasant if you don’t … Read More
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Bernard Hill’s Story
Despite living the street life himself, Bernard's role model encourages him to aim higher.
Previously: The woman Bernard calls Granny takes the place of all the others who’ve abandoned him. He’s determined to make her proud by getting his GED. Part 3 of 4 What a boy without a dad needs most, aches for, … Read More
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Bernard Hill’s Story
Bernard's future hangs on the GED test.
Previously: For months Bernard has been pursuing a GED, in the hopes of turning his life around. But four days before he’s scheduled to take the test, he wants to back out. Part 4 of 4 Bernard Hill is up … Read More