Loni Stresses the Importance of Education: ‘Don’t Take It for Granted’

[@roter13]

because I'm black i tried 50x as hard and got myself into Duke. I'm still paying off college loans but I did that!

[@TheSmiley84]

and may you find success in all your endeavours!.. make us all proud!! x

[@maya-sv1uu]

+roter13 ay congrats, you did that !!!

[@jadkoolkatify]

+roter13 Yas girl! You better! May God send you blessings!

[@hellotinashe]

+roter13 Good for you! Keep grinding, it's all worth it after xx

[@gabbyavery420]

Congrats! How was your experience at Duke as a black student if you don't mind me asking? I'm a senior looking into some Ivy League schools and Duke happens to be on my list!

[@redayvn]

Even through the tears.....Loni looks gorgeous this episode.

[@jadalawson636]

+Redayvn hughley Ikr

[@mrs.youtube7162]

+Redayvn Hughley she really does! the hair, makeup on point

[@prettygirlrock195]

+Fabulous Divo Omg what is wrong with you! smh delete this nonsense comment, you hater!

[@mrs.youtube7162]

kika myverla I've seen his comments few times -.- always hating on loni. just pretend u didn't see it xD

[@prettygirlrock195]

+Mrs. KZbin good idea! He just wants attention...

[@Kim-ui7cv]

loni is so down to earth. I absolutely love how passionate she is. You can tell she is a loving and caring person!!

[@JohnG500]

Amen.

[@moneyguy118]

+Kim Lewis That Cancerian personality is coming out!! Love it!

[@SparkleInMyEyes]

+Jordan Booth Yes♋

[@laurenchestnut5231]

That's true

[@chelseamhandu2518]

And way funny

[@tracecuisine1227]

Loni touched my soul.. her words were so inspiring

[@SimplyMassa]

+Tracia Boston very

[@annieparker2788]

Loni had me crying.

[@tracecuisine1227]

+kaitlyn jackson She's funny yet so sensitive

[@ladyd4748]

+Tracia Boston especially since she is so .identifiable ! we need her on TV so that our young can see themselves and know there is a chance for me, even other adults going through a hopeless situation they need to know that other people survived and pulled through

[@sxcgirlieox]

The real need to discuss more topics like this!

[@annieparker2788]

+Lovely Sister Bitch have several seats tomorrow Tay Tay is back.

[@hellotinashe]

+sxcgirlieox YESSSS!

[@kwilcox1126]

indeed

[@MarisolSteffany]

+sxcgirlieox YES Definitely!!

[@paulinamalek1788]

Needs*

[@MissDarcei]

Damnit Loni stop making me cry

[@misspooh7588]

MissDarcei ikr

[@majestyshabazz4817]

I love that I just found this now and I’ve been following you darci since the beginning came a long way beautiful love youuuuu

[@livanakoznesoff5722]

This clip touched my heart. a professor in college told me I wouldn't get into med school or grad school and I should do something else not academic. I left there crying and could not understand why he would say such things to me. Then I remembered the difference in our skin. I am damn proud to say that i am currently halfway through Med school and doing very well. I set my own standards and aim to excel. Don't let the haters define you. my motto is "if you aim for the moon you may land amongst the stars but you may also get the damn moon" I'm halfway to my Moon and it's looking bright.

[@alexislane7175]

Livana Koznesoff I can't even imagine what must have gone through your mind and heart when that professor said that. But I'm glad to hear that you didn't let it deter you from pushing on in your education. You go ahead and get that education and graduate with your head held high. Who know years from now said professor might just show up at YOUR practice for medical help. Wouldn't that be something...

[@cheetahgirl6254]

Livana Koznesoff Omg you go girl. A teacher also discouraged me from medschool. but I am now studying medicine and doing great.

[@leiamccampbell9238]

Livana Koznesoff Congrats and shame on that professor. I think you should give him an update of where you are now

[@baggergurl16]

Good job on not listening to that professor and I really hate people like that that think they can set the tone for your life.

[@C2G2]

Livana Koznesoff Simply beautiful thank you for sharing 😊😏😏😏😏😘❤❤❤❤

[@marklong3575]

About to graduate with my master's degree next semester! I could not be more excited! #ProudBlackStudent

[@kianakitner1515]

Marky Mark congratulations I know you will excel at what you want to do in life best wishes😃

[@marklong3575]

Kiana Kitner you are amazing. made my night. thank you very much

[@kianakitner1515]

Marky Mark your welcome but it's people like you that truly inspire others good luck😃

[@edianaventrice31]

Marky Mark congratulations 👏🏼 proud of you 💜

[@maniac4594]

Marky Mark 👏👍

[@Zecexoxo14]

I can really relate to this girl chat because when my dad was in university, he got good grades and someone said to him one day, "How are you so smart if you came from Africa?" Like race doesn't matter, being determined to learn does.

[@madmann1000]

+Zara. I'll never forget when I passed my exit exam and a friend of mines failed and hse had the audacity to get mad at me because she failed and go "Ugh, how did your stupid ass pass! I think that machine graded my test wrong" That really hurt me because I studied hard for that test and I comforted her when she found out she failed, but instead she turns around and chews me out and underestimate my intelligence.

[@AlphabetSoup123]

+Zara. That's the type of thing that leads minorities to suffer from having Imposter Syndrome. We always have to work twice as hard to go just as far and then, we find that our efforts are questioned even when we work our asses off. People like the Abby girl are always astonish that their White skin and their mediocre efforts aren't enough and try to throw the blame back on minorities who are actually putting in the effort and doing the work.

[@itsfriday9139]

+Zara. WTF at the same time you have to question what that person is taught because they have an ignorant view of African people

[@TheLovesnowangel]

+Zara. Wow, really? Someone said that? I swear ignorance doesn't look good on anyone.

[@africasbest6391]

so freaking stupid with them, I bet they didn't know the smartest most educated people in the US are Nigerian Immigrants, America id such a freaking joke, even so called 3rd world countries have better education than Americans.

[@BreenyLee]

This was REAL!

[@mariadasouza9926]

Even though people of different colors other than white still have to pushed their way out of the labels and stagma that they were position in from genaration of bandages and damage mindset of who they are or are not. All races was made by God because he took pleasures in creating beautiful colors . a white convas without colors on it is useless. And blank. Lots of people when they died will be in shocked when they encounter who God truly is. Thats why is stated all over the bible no man can see God and live because they will make God into an idol which will cause more hate for races than it is already. God is all the colors of the rainbow and so much more💕

[@youaintneverlied]

Loni is a big softie. It's nice to see someone care so deeply.

[@elizabethtimothy9510]

youaintneverlied she is a Cancerian , comedy is just a hobby/career which she uses to cover a lot of emotions. This is the real Loni. I am not surprised at all.

[@johnmozeejr]

Loni meant that from the core of her soul. This was wonderful.

[@candiwax]

Currently working on my masters in education. Everything being said here is true! The school to prison pipeline is very real! Every single child is FULL of potential, we as a society need to fight for the children who have for so long been left behind and ignored. Tupac said it best "you wouldn't ask why a rose that grows in concrete has damaged petals, on the contrary...we would all celebrate its tenacity and will to reach the sun"

[@candiwax]

And thank you to "The Real" for focusing on issues like these...we need you! ❤️

[@carenasmith7]

+candiwax girl me too. I just completed my first semester last week. I decided to go back to school for my son. once I got my bachelor's degree, I showed my son my degree and told him he needs to get a degree too.

[@candiwax]

Carena Smith that is so amazing! i went back to school when I found out I was pregnant too :) my son is 3 now! Im sure your son will be a successful, intelligent man because he has a mother who has shown him the way and given him something to be inspired by!

[@1sava]

+candiwax Thank you so much for sharing this, what a beautiful quote!

[@candiwax]

Sava thank you i think it is beautiful too! :) i paraphrased it but the rap/poem is very powerful

[@SisiYemmieTV]

Awww LONI! I love this women, I love this show!!!!

[@ayanmahdi8525]

I appreciated Loni's honesty and vulnerability here.

[@NellieKAdaba]

+Ayan Mahdi Me too

[@charmingcharlie011]

Yes Loni, God has a purpose and a plan 💝

[@rachelrichardson9477]

that part literally had me praising and worshipping God with tears in my eyes, when she said that, you never know who needed to hear that! Me in particular, love Loni!!! God bless

[@NellieKAdaba]

+Victoria Lawson Amen

[@ShiningBright777]

Amen in Jesus name!!!

[@ztriesitall]

Something seemed to be bothering loni when they came on stage today. Don't know what it was but we love you loni and you looked gorgeous today!

[@alibensami132]

+HeyItsZaneta Nah. I just think she wants all kids to get an education and get out of the projects

[@magdarichard8795]

+Ali Bensami Yeah, she got a scholarship to go to a really good school for engineering so I think that she is very passionate about this.

[@MadameBeautiful777]

Wow Loni made me tear up she is so right. ❤️

[@reaunasims]

Everytime I see one of these ladies cry I start crying lol

[@feelitwice]

+Reauna Sims me too lol

[@writerspen010]

My god, Loni's been through so much... Watching videos like this of her, I really want this show to have a day where they just focus on the story of one of the hosts at a time. I would love to hear Loni's story.

[@kawaiigirl5548]

Loni is rly a wonderful woman, she is too good for any man & she knows it thats why is single

[@purplesassygirl]

I am a African american woman who is going to college for Computer engineering i already pass 2 of my classes

[@santriciajones2579]

+purple sassy (girl) Congratulations!

[@purplesassygirl]

Santricia Jones Thank you :)

[@santriciajones2579]

purple sassy You're welcome!

[@DorisClay]

keep it up girl!

[@purplesassygirl]

Doris OK i will its not easy but i am pushing myself thank you

[@CoCoGemel]

Damn Loni, got me looking around for this chopped 5 TON onion someone HAD TO HAVE put next to me!

[@TotallyFreedomTV]

😂😂 me too!

[@datleoishot84]

+madeyoulook right...

[@hamadotigame8173]

TotallyFreedomTV

[@AfricanGirl]

huh

[@silvianyambeki1170]

Lol

[@karenmcgee1869]

Touched my heart Loni! So heartfelt. The passion for educating and motivating our youth is real!

[@meaganvalle4734]

I can listen to Jeaniee and Adrienne talk all day. I love their advice and opinions. I hope they never leave the show.

[@DeniseF]

Loni has a lovely soul and she cares especially for kids 💕

[@lennybennyy]

I love how passionate loni is

[@babeyfre5h]

Loni you're so inspiring! please don't ever change

[@ShivAndrews]

I feel Loni's pain the few times she does cry. Without fail :(

[@Jsjsjsxjjdw]

UGHH I love Loni! You guys can say what you want about her making the repetitive jokes, and although I feel that sometimes too, this is a WISE woman who has grown up in negativity and seen it all around her, but has managed to get out of it and only aims to educate other people about making a way for yourself!! Loni, as the oldest woman on the show, you truly have that maternal instinct and you have so much wisdom!! I am so glad you have slowly begun to break out of your shell and let us see you for who you truly are

[@iiamkee21]

Loni damn it you made me cry!! The sky is truly the limit no matter what color you are !

[@rima110]

Growing up , Mom would get on my nerves talking about me going to university all the time and said it was her dream to see me graduate. She grew up in Ethiopia and never had that apportunity and it frustrated her that I didn't really value how lucky I was. Finally graduated this year with a great job offer and I wouldn't have done it without her pushing me. Parents please set those high standards, despite the odds LOOKING like they're against your children.

[@mona1341]

Aww loni 😢 she making me emotional 😳. But a proper education should be a right NOT a privilege! Until the government does something about this racial equality will never exist.

[@madmann1000]

+muna1341 This. School is getting too damn expensive. People spend the rest of their lives paying back student loans.

[@07sarida]

+madmann1000 we have a saying in oz. society and politics is built so the rich get richer and poor get poorer. and its soo true. its one of thw many things that make me ashamed to grow up in the generation

[@jadkoolkatify]

Bruh, I can't even complain. I failed high school and im still in high school, but im trying my hardest to pass and my teacher has been so kind and so forgiving and let me retake tests, quizzes, homework and extending my deadline. I'm not allowed to complain! Loni has me tearing up over here...

[@fantasia5319]

At least you're trying! Never lose sight of your goals, and I wish the best of luck to you!

[@jadkoolkatify]

My update is that I graduated high school & im in college. Hopefully graduating early 😁

[@missovercomer2488]

jadkoolkatify congrats!!

[@funnyanimals878]

I hope have finished high school I'm still trying to get in college I've finished high school in 2018

[@tbd]

This was the realest. Love what they all said and how they said it w/ such conviction.

[@mstcherie13]

Lonnie is so emotional i love that side of her. touching in what u said i would love to hear HOW your journey was. i know a lot of celebrities and famous people came from not so well off backgrounds. Some talk about it. I think celebrities should talk more about the steps they took to where they got now so they can reach out to the people they want to inspire, even more.

[@mstcherie13]

Every child should have the right to a great standard of education youre so right! Some places in the world kids cant even go to school from the age of 4/5 like we do, because in their country its a priviledge not a right.

[@MrSeanPix]

I love Auntie Loni!! She should start a charity if she hasn't already.

[@RecklessSweetheart]

Loni Love has so much passion for every one and everything I look up to her.

[@willh8682]

This entire season these ladies have been on point with the topics and just so genuine. They keep it REAL and i love all these ladies

[@KCNwokoye]

Sending you love Loni and hope your message touches a little kid to dream and work hard...God bless you for being yourself.

[@aden5625]

I LOVE LONI she has beauty , intelligence , and humour THE WHOLE PACKAGE

[@alejandracortes3655]

Thank you for emphasizing the importance of an education and for being an inspirational example for low income youth who are at risk of not going to college. Please keep supporting the importance of an education with your time and your fame. I hope you read this Loni. I agree with you that it is such an eye opening experience that makes one strive to improve one's life and others around. Much love from an honors college student and president of an honor society who came from a low income, crime stricken neighborhood.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

PREACH LONI! She was speaking some mad truth as well as the rest of the ladies too. I agree with everything they said wholeheartedly.

[@vivianb5325]

Loni looked still looked beautiful when she cries 💖

[@siyethembagumbi5226]

I'm black and I'm in one of the best university doing my degree.

[@sushiismystyle881]

no you're not. College students wouldn't make such horrible grammatical errors...

[@dimainspire957]

Sushi Is My Style college students are human they make errors.

[@pecoliawilliams145]

Sushi Is My Style as a college graduate, we makes mistake with grammar. my English professor said to me that even college professors make some of the worst grammar errors. so stop judging

[@laurenabk4782]

You must be an African. African Americans don't have the same opportunities you have.

[@bummysalt2221]

@@laurenabk4782 actually, we might have even less of an opportunity. I’m African, my parents are refugees, and I was born and raised in the hood. My family is dirt poor, but we make our bills. My momma told me herself that if I don’t get a big ass scholarship or a full-ride, I’m not going to college. I might go to a community college, but those ain’t cheap either. I’m a junior in high school and I’m working 2 part time jobs T.T I’ll give it up to my African American brother and sisters, but don’t do our struggle dirty. We fighting the same war. We ain’t all Prince Akeem. Anyways, I might still be a bit uneducated going to a Black charter school, but I’m gonna keep it at that. I’m not trying to start no drama though. Let’s thrive together ✊🏾 (also I realized that I’m replying two years late)

[@zbluepirate]

Seeing this vulnerable side of Loni made me love her even more. hugs and kisses girl. Thank you for caring about our education system and inspiring people, especially those that come from nothing, to be something.

[@nimcoabdulahi8240]

Literally crying!! you're so right Loni! Love all you girls & thank you for always keeping it REAL!! :) 👌 💯 ❤

[@deborahfoster5809]

This was great Real co hosts for being a voice for the voiceless. And thx u Loni for your tears which means to so many a heart of caring .

[@dianeayetan]

and I was just complaining about how hard school is... this really made me realize how fortune I am to have an education and a good one at that Thank God

[@breezy30153]

I can relate to Loni ! I am in college the first in my immediate family to attend and I can honestly say thank you God ! I am an open minded individual , with a diverse mindset, and opportunities set forth ! I am also biracial . So when I think about how far I have gotten closer to my dreams compared to the projects with drug dealing ...daily homicides. I am grateful for my struggle in college. I try to push others to think the same about succeeding in life and not being closed minded . Education is key if it's from the white man or you're self taught just enlighten

[@xxox0genuine0xoxx]

Loni's words ring so true! I dare someone try to underestimate me. As the child of two immigrants from Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, my parents grew up with very little. But they stressed education as the way to liberate yourself from the shackles of poverty. My parents achieved it, and they encouraged me to go beyond even what they could achieve for me. So I busted my both throughout my whole public school experience, took every AP & Honors class I could fit in high school, graduated in the Top 10 of my class, got accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in the country, and right now as a student in NYU i'm pursuing my master's degree. Anyone that generalizes "black people don't do well in college of a higher standard ", please, have several seats. There are black students across the country going above and beyond the status quo.

[@ms.parkes6132]

I am determine to be that "ROSE" which grows in concrete. currently i am unemployed and have dreams to go back to school so i can change careers. I Don't know how i am going to make it, but i believe that GOD will pave the way for my success for this year 2016. Thank you for this video which moved me to tears! trust that all who have the intention to elevate themselves will do so with the mighty help of GOD.

[@saraodus9881]

This is so real!... Scholarships and inner city diversity programs are why I was the first in the family to graduate from college and why I now work for in international billion dollar firm

[@taratibuaxel6931]

Thanks Loni , I really needed to hear this today... I could see myself in u and that's something that is priceless. God bless u and I appreciate your concern

[@mag8082]

You ARE supposed to be there, Loni! ALL of you deserve it! We can indeed succeed with positive attitude and hard work. Oh, and by the way, I'm a Black woman, a graduate of Columbia University, and I graduated in the top 10% of my class. So take, THAT, Scalia!

[@angelinacavallo9811]

i'm actually trying to apply to Columbia. I'm a high school student(latina) and I was wondering if possible, if you can give me some tips on how to get in. It's really amazing that you had the opportunity to attend that prestigious university. That is my dream, to attend Columbia.

[@Lowpro07]

Adrienne and Loni's comments were soooo insightful and moving. Thank you!

[@destineyuzaka2113]

Preach Jeannie! She's my favorite co host now.

[@pan-africanist7685]

Loni is such a sweethearted soul. I can relate to her on so many levels. We need more positive, genuine and intelligent role models like her in our community. #Respect

[@PureSparkles22]

alicia keys was valedictorian graduated 2 years early and got a scholarship to Columbia

[@sergeygladkov1718]

PureSparkles22 mixed with white

[@starzrock620]

Michael Charalambous that’s not the point lol she’s not looked at as a white woman, she’s looked at as a black woman.

[@sergeygladkov1718]

@@starzrock620 she has the features of a tanned white european woman, not that of a west african woman

[@charlesgibson7299]

@@sergeygladkov1718 Ok. Maybe that’s how y’all view her on Russia. In America, she is considered Black.

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

@@sergeygladkov1718 In South Africa she is viewed as a black American.

[@Ravenex2]

Loni's talk was powerful.........growing up in the projects, seeing people get shot, and not seeing a clear path to success. I felt for her pain growing up and she is amazing for it! Teach people the right stuff and open the right doors, then everyone will prosper in time.

[@VellaBella4]

I'm glad I just saw this. I just graduated with my Bachelors in journalism a month ago and Loni is giving me hope. Someday, i'll have my own show on tv, too.

[@sweetdarkcocoakiss]

oooommmmgggg Loni has me crying like a baby over here! As a young black woman currently pursuing higher education I know exactly how she feels! I went to inner city schools and I came from a rough neighborhood, so I know the struggles of not having the connections, the money, or just basic information on how to get into a good university. I don't take education lightly because it's often the only way out of this crazy cycle. I don't take anything for granted, and I just thank God for having mercy on me.

[@calienteking2874]

Is it only me that feels like the people that always try to make people laugh be really emotional and going through things. I just feel like loni goes through a lot that we don't know about and she's a real genuine person. I love her

[@lovelyafrocentric7770]

Loni had me in tears for real! ❤️ I love when she opens up like this and we relate

[@evalynn1863]

It hurts me when people say things like "blacks aren't as smart as whites" because growing up right outside of Flint, I've seen it first hand. People cannot know what they aren't taught. I was so fortunate to go to a good school here, especially one who had teacher who were passionate about the arts and it shows. Even taking away the race issue here, I saw the productions that my school put on. I was in choir from 5th-12th grade, I was in the musicals, I loved to perform and my teachers were incredible. But I'd go to the next town over and watch their plays and it was painful to me. It was like they weren't taught or werent taught well and their sets weren't done well. These students had potential that they weren't reaching because they didn't have a teacher who was passionate about teaching them. And that's the issue in schools that are primarily black, only it's not the teachers faults. It's lack of funding and lack of supplies and books. But those kids have potential, it's just not able to be met because of the way this country treats them and it breaks my heart.

[@lilmzamerica]

Aww this made me cry. It's sad that people think so highly of themselves that they don't take the time to acknowledge how their privilege has helped them. I didn't grow up rich, but I was blessed with a mother and family that told me I could do whatever I wanted if I worked hard. Although I am working my tail off in school to become a lawyer one day, I know that it is because of the love and support of those around me that allow me to have this much drive. I try to encourage everyone to get an education and do the very best they can do. Sometimes you can inspire and help someone just through your life. I know that sometimes it helps if someone just tells you that they are proud of you. Long post, but God bless you all.

[@Kaiannag]

education should not be taken for granted indeed but for me I'd just like to be taught skills that's will help in life, such as real economics. I'd like to be taught the truth about history and in other subjects (but we all know that's ain't happening.) I went to a school where they made us do a business plan right... we had to write out a business plan and talk about target audience and make the product and all this other bullshit but the whole time I was thinking why arnt we being taught about taxes, bank loans, saving and checking accounts. Why arnt we being taught about these other things that we clearly need to know about in life. I had to fail day school to go to night school to actually be taught about credit score and all this other stuff. education is important to me but the curriculum just throws me off all the time. it's unfair that certain schools are getting the tools needed in life and other arnt but this situation only push me to do self education and now I force myself to read more. What they won't teach I will learn cause the way to keep things from black people is to put it in a book.

[@tyler2813]

I totally agree with you. That's one thing that kind of lead me to drop out of college because I wasn't being taught in my opinion important fundamental things. I expect that in high school but college where your independent we should be taught these things but instead learn y=mx+b stuff. Even now school isn't about learning it's about how much you remember to pass a test to get the school money

[@Churros1616]

+SlayAnna It depends on what you choose to study. I had courses where I had to make a business plan and they were very useful, but I also had courses where I learned about taxes and bank loans, accounting, and more. But then again I study Business and Economics. High school education is never enough, if you want to learn different things go to college or university and do a major and a minor in the things u are interested in!

[@lifechoice7889]

+tyler2813 EXACTLY!!

[@lifechoice7889]

+slayAnna TRUE!!!

[@Kaiannag]

+tyler2813 absolute truth! people keep preaching this education important stuff but if it truly was in my opinion you would teach me what I really need to know. because i definitely know I'm never usuing y=mx+b again in life.

[@RuurdWoltring]

Preach, ladies. From my personal perspective, every single person is definitely equally smart and hardworking as the other one.

[@jaquelinecabral9252]

I love how Adrienne says latina!!!💖💖 but Loni makes me cry because she really cares about our education, thank you loni❣❣❣

[@Florita870]

wow, this touched me. thank u Loni for keeping it real & sharing like that, there are so many ppl that needed to hear that & share in that moment.

[@texasbelle333]

I love this show so much. A lot of people on talk shows and tv in general, don't portray their real feelings on these issues.

[@RamonIsWokeAF]

I truly love this show! These ladies are respectable and respectful grown-ups!! And it breaks my soul to know that members of the highest ranking court could still be of the mind that any race of people could be considered sub-par in inteigence!!! You women are an inspiration! ALL young people should hear what you have to say!!!

[@ellevaughan7180]

I can relate to loni 100% growing up with a mom who worked 2 jobs I was a latch key kid. Oprah raised me!!! As funny as it may sound i learned a lot from her she was my role model.

[@hazel367]

This is the side of Loni that I LOVE she's so real and passionate when she talks about her upbringing and education

[@pecoliawilliams145]

WOW!!!!! Now I am about to cry. I have never seen Loni cry. I am in tears here :.-(

[@camh9665]

love loni, she's like the coolest, most loving and inspirational auntie 💓

[@alexandriaschulz4907]

Every word they speak, I just want to thumbs up.

[@TheNailGardner]

Finally! something REAL from Loni. No bad jokes or fake stories. Just a real connection, real emotion. Thank you.

[@cheralexander8759]

Loni made me cry!!! I love her honesty and the fact that she's an example. I hope that people of colour in Europe will get more opportunities to become an example.

[@GGM77263]

Thank you so oo much for mentioning this topic on your show. I am an educator and I can assure you that awareness like this helps motivate the students and educators. I also love the diversity on the show as well. Please continue to do more awareness. Share your stories.....the students ( especially minority/ first generation/low income students) need to hear it!!

[@iloniad35]

the real is so positive and I love them!!!!

[@deidreritter1165]

I love Loni's hair and her message just showed me exactly what my purpose is going to be as I start my journey to giving back.

[@vokuro5923]

they sound so intellectual without tamar..i like it better this way:)

[@murielmelly7688]

IKR?

[@dkncd]

wtf? no.

[@vokuro5923]

+Ooster! yaaas bitch yassss!

[@angelchukwu6577]

LMAO OMG YES and just less ratchet

[@tiannajoseph6901]

they sound really good without Tamar cause Everytime if they talk Tamar only putting in she mouth when they talking bout something different

[@RM-eb8un]

God bless Loni heart. She made me tear up. Children are our future and I love that she wants to show that you can make your dreams come true no matter what circumstances your in. Loni you have a beautiful soul.

[@rihannaforever388]

this got me emotional the struggle is real

[@kyrisimmons9210]

I love how warming, passionate, and heart warming loni is its great for the show, and to connect with

[@OhhHotDayumNicolette]

Loni omg, THIS MADE ME CRY!!!

[@chrisbean]

Thank you so much for making things clear Loni. Education does shape people most of the time.

[@TeAmoCristoJesus]

Loni and Tamara cry in this show so much and I soOoo get it now! They had to be Cancers like me😢 They make me cry all the time too!!!

[@rbdchick05]

I'm an academic advisor for a local college in Orlando, we pride ourselves in the diversity that we have, I'm a first generation latina who was blessed enough to make it & some of my brightest students come from the lowest socio-economic backgrounds many of them "minorities", I was going a different career path but I realized I truly could make a difference because the system doesn't have many people like me that could relate to where they're coming from. It breaks my heart when I have students that don't even know financial aid exists because they black or latinos from the projects that nobody talked to about college. Thank you Loni for sharing your experience & making a difference. Had me in tears, I'm glad there are others out there as passionate as I.

[@nicty35]

I'm going to say this once and hopefully ppl will understand. I have a BA and completed in 4yrs. I struggled because I was not prepared at all, but I was able by the Grace of God to finish. I am now applying for my Masters. Imagine running a marathon without training, shoes, and or understanding of what you were doing. That is how it feels sometimes as a black student in a predominantly white school. it's a glaring reminder of your inferior education. However, we do not use that as a crutch but rather a tool of change for the next generation.

[@jadecalay3949]

+Anuola Austin Yes!! I go to college now where I constantly feel like the dumbest person in the room. It doesn't help when I have a child too. But slowly I am catching up and realizing that as long as you keep your eyes on the prize you are going to win. It may take longer but you will eventually reach the finish line.

[@feryxsand]

Loni is too pure for our country im so honored to recieve her wisdom in any way tysm

[@Stephyyii]

I can't believe the schoolsystem in America wow !!

[@jessilicious243]

+Stephanie Capone so different from France for example . We only pay 200-500€ per year to go in public university , and the privateschool are not the better . But you can go there for free too. So 85% of gratuated in High school go to university or college.

[@cwhit2575]

is the USA supposed to have the best everything?

[@Stephyyii]

Where did i say that it's only in America?

[@flako9571]

+jessilicious243 That's because America is super greedy. They do whatever it takes to get the best students just for the profit that they will get from the students. America is grown upon money and greed.

[@Loveprincessmiah]

I felt those tears Loni. She is an inspiration to so many of us.

[@CeraEMusic]

The person with the highest IQ is a an African American teenager

[@awkwardaesthetics4885]

@@ed-pq1nk Stop generalizing and looking at statistics so much black people get lowered scores because we get lower education in this white America.

[@blackqueen870]

Well Damn👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JasmineMaars]

Loni, thank you. You really encouraged, inspired and motivated me to keep trying to do better in life.

[@kashiefbebeto1]

Adrienne's hair looks so bomb like that

[@diamondbofficial]

Loni has my heart!!! And my respect!

[@yellow5350]

Loni you look amazing, please keep the braids, gorgeous !

[@CASEYGEORGE1]

Loni, I feel your passion! Thank you for putting your "real" raw emotions out there! I love you guys!