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The life of a young African girl: Lornex Rono at TEDxHGSE

3,936 views · Published 5 May 2014 · 4:04 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Lornex Rono is currently a Junior in Boston Public Schools, having recently moved to the U.S. from Kenya to escape the effects of political and ethnic conflict. In just one year, Lornex has moved from being an English Language Learner to an AP student. She is a Boston Scholar Athlete, Track Team All Star, Varsity Policy Debater, a member of Student Government, all while maintaining Straight As.

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