Ellis says “school was my way out”
Bill Lohmann profiles Creighton Court successs-story Ebony Ellis in the RTD:
Ellis was 16 when she was caught in a gunfight outside her home on Kane Street and hit in the hand by a stray bullet. Now she is 25. She has survived a bullet wound, the death of her mother when she was 9, and myriad obstacles that come with living in a place where dreams not only go to die, but often aren’t even born.
But her dream comes true Saturday when she graduates from Howard University School of Law.
Kudos to Ms. Ellis!
Ms. Ellis obviously does not have the mindset that many others do thinking they are products of society and the area in which they live. To all those who say they have no choice and no ability to pull themselves up because they live in the projects, please take a look at what Ms. Ellis has done. I doubt she whined about the life into which she was born…she did someting and made a better life for herself.
Outstanding! Congrats Ms. Ellis!
Ebony pushed hard to make something of herself. She is proof that people can rise to the occasion! Neighborhood residents, if you have the time/desire to help other young people in the East End please do so! There are opportunities to help others through the neighborhood schools & churches. If we remain apathetic or distant to the kid next door or a few blocks away then that kid stands less a chance to return the favor later on. Sitting inside our homes watching dancing with the stars or pro football doesn’t make Church Hill a better place to live. You can bet Ebony Ellis plays her part in next-door social responsibility – will you?
Numerous children graduate from college that are from the Housing Developments.
@bulldogbat,
There’s also the amazing afterschool programs and summer camps from groups like C.H.A.T. and The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, both of which can ALWAYS use volunteers and mentors.
Wow, good for her! We should be proud!