02/13/13
by Tonya Francisco
Reporter
Growing up on the streets of Chicago, surrounded by gangs and drugs with little, to no, parental guidance would doom just about anyone to a bleak future.
But it doesn’t have to.
Tonya Francisco introduces us to Jemal Gibson, who flipped the script by becoming a corporate executive who sells legal drugs.
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9 Comments to “Drugs were Chicago man’s curse, then they saved him”
February 12, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Congratulations on having the courage to follow your dream, Jemal. You and Lisa make an inspiring team.
February 13, 2013 at 3:23 AM
Wow legal drug dealers what's next legal murderers Hmmmm
February 13, 2013 at 6:03 AM
Yes. They're call law enforcement and the military….
February 13, 2013 at 11:26 AM
^scumbag
February 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Remarkable story of triumph despite a mountain of adversity, very inspiring!
February 14, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Very inspiring story!!!! You have truely been blessed! It is a pleasure knowing you and your beautiful family!! Keep up the outstanding work!!!!!
February 17, 2013 at 6:35 PM
sounds like an opportunist
March 17, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Fuck you worthless nigge r
April 4, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Good for you Jemal. I hope that your story will continue to touch the lives of millions who need that hope to inspired them from hopeless environments.
Best Regards,
CT