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How Kai Lightner Is Climbing for Change

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community conversationsApril 11, 2023 4:46 pm

How Kai Lightner Is Climbing for Change

Professional rock climber Kai Lightner inspires others by being one of the only African Americans to perform and compete at the highest level. LX News storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo explains how he’s helping to diversify the sport by creating a nonprofit called Climbing for Change.

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