Deaunte grew up on the “souf” end of Seattle and lives just a few minutes away from Rainer Beach High School where he graduated high school. But between now and then he’s lived in Florida, Philly and Washington DC which was the first place he lived where he regularly met black gay doctors, politicians and, most importantly, activists. Since learning of his HIV positive status and surviving a meth addiction, Deaunte has committed giving back to his community by being honest about his journey. But this openness doesn’t always translate into easy relationships. But Deaunte is a survivor.

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