How Did Pettiway Become Successful

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Everyday new individuals take on different roads all seeking answers and fulfillments, that all eventually lead to different conclusions. Leon E. Pettiway road to success was extremely demanding and challenging, but he never followed the majority. He created his own “road” that finally ended when he overcame his struggles and became a college professor. Before becoming a college professor, he started his story with his grandfather back in the 1800’s when President Abraham Lincoln executive the Emancipation Proclamation. Declaring that all slaves in the rebellious states shall be set free. Which quickly became an important turning point in transforming the fight to protect human rights. Although the Proclamation didn’t completely stop segregation