Leyla set to graduate from Columbia University inspires her son to apply to college
| NEW YORK DAILY NEWS |
MAY 05, 2018 | 10:10 PM
A Bronx mom’s improbable journey from prison to Columbia University grad is an inspiration — especially to her college-bound son.
A South Bronx single mom’s improbable journey from prison to Columbia University grad is an inspiration — especially to her college-bound son.
Leyla Martinez will receive her bachelor’s degree in human rights from the prestigious school on May 14, a fitting end to a story of redemption that’s an Ivy League lesson in breaking barriers.