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Meet Jahmai

BY: Trevor News
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“I’m Black, I’m Deaf, and queer; that’s who I am.”

Pride was not always in reach for Jahmai, whose early experiences with discrimination left him feeling depressed. After his sister gave him the love and affirmation he needed, Jahmai was able to choose to be proud of who he is, on his own terms.

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