There is blind optimism, and then there is insanity.
Beverly Hilaire cops to the latter, but with a qualification. “I call it calculated insanity,” she says. “I do know I’m going against the odds in every direction. But it’s what I want to do.”
Yvonne Abraham
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What a great article on how with a little help and perseverence you can make your dreams come true.
What I don't understand is why you felt the need to identify Beverly as an African - American. Second thought, why does the press always have to classify us as anything. We are all Americans and I for one want that as my first distinction. Maybe if we stop classifying, this country can start to heal.
Way to go Beverly, your story is inspiring!
gerk200 You'll notice that Ms. Abraham quoted Beverly Hillaire as saying "I get to be an example" when she tied in her ethnic identity as African America (and living in an African American neighborhood). These kinds of high profile examples give people hope.
Great story.