Yulee family receives community’s support

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama first said her now-famous quote – “When they go low, we go high” – describing how best to deal with bullies. An example of that attitude is Toya Sproul’s response to what she calls a “hateful letter” her family received...

  • Xanah and Xarah Sproul say they haven’t let racist comments made in an anonymous letter ruin their high school graduation experience. “And still I rise,” a quote from Maya Angelou, decorated their lawn during a parade of supporters driving past their house. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    Xanah and Xarah Sproul say they haven’t let racist comments made in an anonymous letter ruin their high school graduation experience. “And still I rise,” a quote from Maya Angelou, decorated their lawn during a parade of supporters driving past their house. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama first said her now-famous quote – “When they go low, we go high” – describing how best to deal with bullies. An example ...

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