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‘I wanted people to know I am deaf’: Rutgers-bound sprinter Naylah Jones is embracing her track stardom

“I just wanted to share with the world that I’m deaf because I’m embracing who I am and using my unique journey to inspire and uplift others with disabilities,” Jones said.

Naylah Jones is heading to Rutgers in the fall. Previously, she hesitated to reveal her deafness to others but says she's now "embracing" who she is.
Naylah Jones is heading to Rutgers in the fall. Previously, she hesitated to reveal her deafness to others but says she's now "embracing" who she is.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer