Friday, June 11, 2010

1,000 NYC students walk out to save free rides - Boston.com

1,000 NYC students walk out to save free rides - Boston.com

1,000 NYC students walk out to save free rides

About 1,000 New York City high school students chanted "This is what democracy looks like!" and waved homemade signs and banners Friday as they marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to protest a plan to eliminate their free transit passes.

First lady recalls family's influence

Her voice cracking and eyes filled with tears, first lady Michelle Obama remembered her parents' sacrifices for their two children and how they pushed for success as she urged high school graduates to claim their destiny.