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Talent is everywhere. Access? Less so.
From Stanford Photo: Jess Alvarenga As a high school student in Ohio, Lerone Martin wondered about the world beyond his hometown. His parents worked in factories, assembling car parts. It provided a comfortable life and taught him the value of hard work. Still, Martin wanted to build on that foundation, like many kids. But how? His parents didn’t attend college. His older brother had played football in college—maybe sports was a way to see the world. Or perhaps he could becom
Jan 141 min read
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