This teen rock climber is shattering stereotypes as he reaches new heights
By A Mystery Man Writer
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At 18, Kai Lightner has a dozen national rock climbing titles, and is one of only a few black climbers at the top of his sport. Sheinelle Jones kicks off Breaking Through TODAY, a new series marking Black History Month.
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