This Uber driver graduated after a passenger paid her college debt, allowing her to complete classes.
Latonya Young, a hair stylist by day and an Uber driver by night, told CNN affiliate WSB that she picked up a passenger outside of Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the two got to talking.The 43-year-old single mother told the passenger that when she was 16, she had to drop out of high school to raise her first child. And more recently, she had to drop out of college because of a $700 balance that she couldn't afford to pay off.
Young graduated with an associate degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University. The two kept in touch, and Esch attended her graduation in December. He told CNN that Young is an inspiration and that he's blessed to have had the opportunity to help her. "There was something about Latonya that just -- she resonates with me and we developed an incredible friendship now and I am incredibly proud of what she's done," he told CNN Full Circle.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Uber, Postmates sue to challenge California's new labor lawThe lawsuit filed in U.S. court in Los Angeles argues that the law set to take effect Wednesday violates federal and state constitutional guarantees of equal protection and due process.
Consulte Mais informação »
Uber driver graduates college after passenger pays debt - CNN VideoUber driver Latonya Young was able to graduate Georgia State Univesity after a passenger paid her college debt.
Consulte Mais informação »
Gabrielle Union Calls Out Uber Driver for 'Dropping a Deuce' In Her BathroomUnion jokes their home must scream “drop the kids off at the pool” (via toofab)
Consulte Mais informação »
Uber Eats goes local to find its niche in South African food fightA stone's throw from Nelson Mandela's former home in South Africa&039...
Consulte Mais informação »
Uber driver earns college degree thanks to nearly $700 in help from passenger'It was not just the money but his willingness and his sacrifice for me to do better in life. This man knew me for maybe 20 minutes.'
Consulte Mais informação »