Some kids turn to parents, friends or teachers if they’re dealing with bullies. But one local girl went right to the top for a little help. Student Ziainey Stokes from West Philadelphia wrote a letter to President Obama about bullying in January. The 11-year-old was fed up with being a victim after several years of abuse at two schools. “I wrote that some people don’t care if you get bullied or not, but I do care,” Ziainey said.
Not expecting a response, Ziainey was ecstatic to find what arrived in her mailbox in March – a genuine letter from the Commander-in-Chief.
In the letter, Mr. Obama thanked Ziainey for bringing attention to the issue of bullying.
“Your letter demonstrates a desire to change the culture of your classroom as well as your community,” he wrote. The letter also ended with a promise: "You deserve a safe, engaging, and enjoyable classroom, and together we will strive to make this a reality."
That sentence -- and the entire letter for that matter -- resonated with the young girl, inspiring her to start a new organization to fight bullying.
“I’m starting an organization called No Kid Should Be Bullied,” Ziainey commented on her quest to help other kids feel accepted at school.
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