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Young, Transgender And In The National Spotlight

COURTESY OF THE JACKSON FAMILY

Avery Jackson was the first transgender person in the world to grace the cover of National Geographic. That's a huge responsibility for a nine-year-old girl from the Midwest. But, through her journey, Avery's learned to deal with the haters.

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Music: "Milkwood," "Waterbourne," "Paper Napkin," and "Felt Lining" by Blue Dot Sessions; all have been edited for length.

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