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“There was certainly nothing really sexual about my youth growing up, simply because the fact remains if you're the fat kid in a school and I was the only fat black kid in the school - in fact, I was the only black kid in the school - but if you are kind of ostracized on many different levels in your school the last thing you're worried about is sex.”

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John Amaechi, born on November 26, 1970, is a former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Clippers. Amaechi was known for his scoring ability and all-around game style. Apart from basketball, Amaechi is also a social activist and writer, dedicated to raising public awareness about the LGBTQ+ community. more

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