For years, you were made to feel like you didn't fit in because of the color of your skin. With your dad's encouragement, you become determined to compete in a professional sport where, in order to win, you can't just blend in. You have to stand out.

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When you point out things that aren't fair, people tend to agree with you — but few of them are willing to do anything about it. Fine! If they won't use their voices, you'll just have to make yours even louder.

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You haven’t always felt like you’re part of a community, but you’ve always been able to take pride in who you are. Once you start putting your songs out into the world, will you be able to find that community you’ve always longed for?

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