'It's just it's too perfect, I'm excited.' Meet the North Texas teen making national history this weekend.
Haley Taylor Schlitz, 19, is graduating from Southern Methodist University this Saturday. The North Texas native is making national history.
"It feels really good," Haley said."Not only does it feel good to be recognized for the accomplishment, but it also feels good to be able to get my story out there. I'm really hoping to inspire anybody who hears my story." Her parents say they couldn't be more proud as their daughter breaks perceptions around Black woman and men.
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