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Being Black & #disabled has been a journey for me to process being seen as a strong Black woman yet it juxtaposes against disability seen as weakness in our society. It has felt disallowed at points to be proud of my disabilities or to even recognize disability beyond visible 1/
disabilities. I am so grateful for everything that I have learned over the past few years that have helped me to come to this place I am in now and all the amazing people who have been there for me along the way like @Tinu, @manijadegarcia, the @DisInHigherEd team and
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so many more that I could stream together. Being bisexual and Christian has been hard like hiding something I am proud of because I know how the Christian community feels about the LGBTQIA+ community with exceptions for accepting churches. The conflict that lies inside of me 3/
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The journey to pride has been a long one for me. 🌈

I am proud to say I am a bisexual man working in sports media.

It shouldn’t matter, but we’re still in an era where it does - hopefully this helps others have less fear about who they are.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ#LoveIsLoveπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ #RainbowLaces Image
I grew up in a household where homophobia amongst other things was sadly common.

This meant I kept my feelings to myself out of fear.

Fear of abuse, discrimination, & being known professionally for my sexuality rather than my work.

Not any more.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ#LoveIsLove #RainbowLaces
I feel like I've found my true home & so much ❀️ in the #LGBTQ+ community.

I’ve realised that the best way to cause change is through visible representation, & that showing difference is a strength.

Be the change you want to see in the world.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ#LoveIsLoveπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ #RainbowLaces
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