Single mom of five goes viral with law school graduation photo

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Ieshia Champs wanted to be a lawyer since she was little. But a series of setbacks in her life put that dream on hold. That’s until she found the strength to keep pursuing her dream. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has her story.

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17 Comments
  1. Rachel W says

    She hasn't passed the bar yet

    But, shes still a badass

  2. Pam Savage says

    Amen!!! To GOD BE THE GLORY TRULY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

  3. Jme Sanders says

    Congrats!!

  4. Fabian McIntyre says

    Congratulations! When it comes to your dreams to be a lawyer, never give up!

  5. Rita M says

    You Go girl, congratulations!!!🤩🤗💖💕💜❣💞💗❤💓💜🧡💛💚💙

  6. Isis Palmer says

    Wow…this is confirmation for me

  7. Carla C says

    Congratulations! You truly are an inspiration.

  8. Mike Miller says

    Show off

  9. Stefanie Rimpel says

    ❤️

  10. lesley smith says

    Congratulations, there are so many single moms who do not fit some of the medias profile of just living off taxpayers money. You are also raising wonderful children too who I am sure will also go after their dreams.

  11. Margaret Jones says

    Congratulations!!! Well done!!!

  12. John Bodnar says

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

  13. Michelle Barclay says

    Wow!!! Awsome testimony you are such an encouragement to many.
    Who in the world would give a thumbs down on this. They got to be prejudice ijs smh

  14. UglyMaleee says

    Wow, just wow!

  15. Lily * says

    What an inspiration!

  16. Lisa Phillips says

    Sooooooooo! proud of you mama, You made it. You're truly an inspiration. Thank you for Sharing your testimony. 👏👏👏👏 well done.

  17. wendy longville says

    That is truly beautiful. May you all have wonderful fulfilling lives.

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