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Photo Gallery: Local Nonprofit Celebrates Michigan 2020 Graduates

/ CBS Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A local nonprofit used their innovative spirit to tap Governor Gretchen Whitmer to give a special message during their virtual commencement for 2020 graduates along with Dr. Eric "ET" Thomas and Shawn T. Blanchard.

Mostyn Community Development's Program Director Raphael Mostyn said, "having Governor Whitmer to send words of encouragement to our future generation is vital and shows that she cares and we appreciate that."

The virtual graduation was held via Facebook Live and all proceeds from T-shirt sales went toward scholarship recipients.

View the photos below of some of the 2020 graduates:

Olivia Kimbrough
Shalom Byrd
Dayonna Embry
Rayanna Dilworth
Darius Embry
Brionna Flowers
Elissa Craig
Johnathan Elam
Walter Kearney
Alonya Jackson
Amilian Hooten

First published on June 22, 2020 / 11:22 AM EDT

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