LGBTQ Center's Terri Phoenix breaks down barriers despite obstacles
By Grace Raynor | The Daily Tar Heel
Updated: 9 hours ago

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Terri Phoenix's grandfather emphasized the importance of education as something no one else can steal away.

For Phoenix, who is transgendered, education has always been a precious constant in a life full of obstacles.

Having had parents who didn't accept non-traditional ideas of sexuality, Phoenix fled a tumultuous childhood to find acceptance elsewhere.