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Behind-the-Scenes Video: "Humans of New York" Goes to the White House

Summary: 
Take a look behind the scenes as President Obama meets Vidal, a 13-year-old from Brownsville, Brooklyn, whose photo on the 'Humans of New York' blog inspired a national campaign to support the students at Mott Hall Bridges Academy.

Take a look behind the scenes as President Obama meets Vidal, a 13-year-old from Brownsville, Brooklyn, whose photo on the "Humans of New York" blog inspired a national campaign to support the students at his middle school, Mott Hall Bridges Academy.

Watch the video and learn more about their story.

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