Weekend Storiette | The most famous New York newspaper vendor.

In April 2016, someone stopped and exclaimed, "What a pity, how can this country let a disabled person sell newspapers like that?" Even though he understood they had no malicious intent, Steeve felt hurt when people assumed he was at the bottom of society. He felt unsettled that night, standing in front of a suit store. Steve's heart sank as he thought, "I feel pitiful, let alone others."

A Spanish adage states, "Even if you run out of money in your pocket, you must wear your hat neatly" as a display of self-esteem and integrity. We welcome you to read the genuine tale of Steeve Mackaya (30 years old). During three years of selling newspapers to a homeless man who was ridiculed due to his immobility, Steeve used all of his funds to buy 30 suits to sell newspapers and eventually became renowned.

"If you make a living through pity, you will only live for a short time. On the contrary, with your talent, your prosperous life will last a long time," Steeve expressed.

Whether it's raining or shining, Steeve's outfits and charm make him stand out on Avenue Street. Every day, he sells around 400 newspapers. Before coming up with this concept, he could only sell 50 copies. Many others assumed he was a beggar, giving money but not taking the newspaper.

Steeve came from Gabon - an African country - to the US to work as an interior designer. However, his visa expired, and he lost his legal residence rights. One day in April 2016, someone stopped and said, "What a pity, how can this country let a disabled person sell newspapers like that?" Even though he knew they had no bad intentions, Steeve also felt pain when others thought he was at the bottom of society.

He felt unsettled that night, standing in front of a suit store. Steve's heart sank as he thought, "I feel pitiful, let alone others."

The next day, he spent 15,000 USD (about 350 million VND) buying a suit and deposited it in his friend's basement, starting his idea.

Every day, he sits in a wheelchair with a straight posture to sell newspapers. His suits have simple colour tones but still attract attention. Many prominent American newspapers are willing to hire him to sell with a high salary.

He made back the money he spent on a suit in only six months. Within a year, he had an apartment that cost USD 1,000 per month to rent. He finally immigrated after 2 years due to extensive media publicity. He now has $50,000 in savings (equivalent to 1.2 billion Vietnamese dongs). The colourful and highly formal outfits he wears every day for his newspaper-selling profession might somewhat show his desire and determination. Spread the optimistic spirit of disabled individuals to all.

Moshe Katvan, a photographer, described Steeve Mackaya as a remarkable guy. "He is like a work of art on the streets of New York, as Steeve's fashion style continues to surprise and amaze us." Steve is unlike anyone else you'll ever meet. "This is something that only New York has."

Source: https://vnexpress.net/mac-vest-ban-bao-chang-vo-gia-cu-tro-nen-giau-co-3977772.html