Quote by Spike Lee

My grandmother lived to be 100 years old. Her grandmother was a slave, yet she was a college graduate in the Spellman class of 1917. She taught art for 50 years and she saved her Social Security checks for her children's education.

My grandmother lived to be 100 years old. Her grandmother wa

Summary

This quote highlights the incredible personal journey and achievements of the speaker's grandmother. Despite having a descendant who was once enslaved, she managed to break barriers by becoming a college graduate in 1917. Her dedication to education continued through teaching art for half a century, demonstrating her passion for inspiring others. Additionally, she displayed exceptional dedication by saving her Social Security checks to support her children's education, demonstrating a commitment to generational progress and the power of education as a means for upward mobility. Overall, this quote emphasizes the remarkable triumphs over adversity experienced by the speaker's grandmother.

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By Spike Lee

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