Colin Powell grew up in the Bronx. He ended up going to college where he found his true calling in the the U.S. Army. In time, he became the first Black man to become Staff Chief of Joints and Secretary of State. Nobody in his family thought he would amount to much because of his attitude, but he proved them wrong.
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We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.
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