A thankful Morehouse graduate acknowledges his incarcerated uncle for taking out a loan to help him pay for tuition, recognizing the importance of community support.

One of the most heartwarming and inspiring moments from the 140th Morehouse graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19 was a first-generation graduate thanking his incarcerated uncle for helping him achieve his degree. The prestigious college, known for its long history of producing successful and impactful leaders, had President Joe Biden as a special guest delivering the commencement speech to the graduating class.

The graduate, known as @dmacblast on X (formerly Twitter), shared a tweet with photos from the ceremony expressing his gratitude towards his uncle for taking out a loan in his name to pay off the last of his tuition and make his college dreams a reality. He recognized that without his uncle's help, he wouldn't have been able to cross the stage and receive his diploma. The tweet quickly went viral, receiving nearly 25,000 likes, 2,000 reposts, and 300 saves from a supportive community.

While many praised the uncle's selflessness and love for his nephew, others questioned the situation and how an incarcerated individual could obtain a loan. The graduate responded by explaining that his mother, who had him at a young age, couldn't qualify for the loan on her own, and his uncle was able to co-sign it. He also clarified that the loan was a Federal Plus Parent loan, which has different qualifications than a regular loan and doesn't require income.

In response to further confusion, the graduate reminded everyone that the focus should not be on how his incarcerated uncle was able to help him, but rather on the lack of resources available for those less fortunate to achieve the same level of success as those with more privilege. He shared his initial tweet from the day before, expressing his pride in becoming the first college graduate in his family and referencing the famous poem "The Rose that Grew from Concrete."

It's heartwarming to see the support and love from the Morehouse community for this graduate and his uncle. It truly takes a village to achieve success, and this story is a testament to that. Congratulations to this Morehouse Man on his incredible accomplishment and to his uncle for his selfless act of love and support.

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