Mykale Baker was gifted $10,000 from the Burger King Foundation after his feel-good story went viral —thanks in part to a local mom who noticed the teen’s unusual work attire, a spokesperson ...

Mykale Baker in the News and On Social Media Since going viral, Baker has become a symbol of hard work and resilience. TikTok users and news outlets have shared his story widely.

Maria Mendoza and Mykale Baker. She decided to start a GoFundMe to help Mykale with his college expenses. And the community showed up. In just a few days, the fundraiser brought in more than $20,000.

Mykale Baker, who went viral for clocking into his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals, is officially heading to Gwinnett Technical College to study automotive technology.

The Brief Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals. A customer inspired by his dedication launched a GoFundMe to help ...

Mykale Baker rushed to help out at work after his graduation in Dacula, Georgia. A mom saw him and was inspired. Now, the Burger King Foundation is stepping in.

Mykale Baker, 18, was back flipping burgers, dressed in his graduation clothes, when his story caught a local mom's eye who secretly set up a fundraiser for his college education.

Mykale Baker rushed to help out at work after his graduation in Dacula, Georgia. A mom saw him and was inspired.