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Photo Gallery: Local Nonprofit Celebrates Michigan 2020 Graduates

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A local nonprofit used their innovative spirit to tap Governor Gretchen Whitmer to give a special message during their virtual commencement for 2020 graduates along with Dr. Eric "ET" Thomas and Shawn T. Blanchard.

Mostyn Community Development's Program Director Raphael Mostyn said, "having Governor Whitmer to send words of encouragement to our future generation is vital and shows that she cares and we appreciate that."

The virtual graduation was held via Facebook Live and all proceeds from T-shirt sales went toward scholarship recipients.

View the photos below of some of the 2020 graduates:

Olivia Kimbrough
Olivia Kimbrough
Shalom Byrd
Shalom Byrd
Dayonna Embry
Dayonna Embry
Rayanna Dilworth
Rayanna Dilworth
Darius Embry
Darius Embry
Brionna Flowers
Brionna Flowers
Elissa Craig
Elissa Craig
Johnathan Elam
Johnathan Elam
Walter Kearney
Walter Kearney
Alonya Jackson
Alonya Jackson
Amilian Hooten
Amilian Hooten
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