NEW YORK–Not only do children from low-income communities struggle to access quality education, it can be difficult for them to expand their horizons outside of the classroom. One woman was fortunate to have someone help her overcome academic obstacles through close mentorship. Furthermore, her mentor exposed her to different cultural experiences she otherwise would not have had access to. Now, she’s striving to do the same for other young people.
Christina Seda is a successful attorney from the Bronx, where she still currently lives. She grew up in a single parent household with four siblings. Her mother regarded education as incredibly valuable, and she was an advocate for public education. As the president of the parents association, she organized a protest to address overcrowding in public schools, as there were over 30 kids in Seda’s classroom. Seda vividly remembers making posters, marching, and going to meetings with her mother with the school superintendent to discuss what the school and students weren’t receiving.
