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I'm Just Like You

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Videographer Ellie Walton flew to Liberia to film a documentary highlighting the beauty and strengths of the children of the Hope for the Deaf School - children who face immense discrimination and are often abandoned by their families. Coincidentally, she arrived in Monrovia on the same day as Hip Hop artist Chad Harper (aka Famus), whom she had met the month before in India. Chad had come to explore his roots. They connected with a local Hip Co artist Jonathan Koffa (aka Takun-J) and singers Trade and Angelo to create this beautiful music video in less than a week and a zero dollar budget. You can see the love and selfless spirit of this serendipitous team shine through in the smiles of the children, who co-wrote the song.  "If you can talk with your hands, and listen with your eyes, then you will realize that I'm just like you all. I'm just like you." 
Be The Change
1
Visit (and "like") Hope for the Deaf School on Facebook to learn more about their work.
2
Learn how Hip Hop Saves Lives is reaching out to youth to use music as an alternative to gang and street life.
3
Find a way to connect with the next hearing-impaired person you meet - learn the sign for "I love you."
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Reflections (41)

Florri
Just beautiful work. We are all the same. The smiles. Thank you
Linda
It reminded me that sign language it powerful and magical. Try it.
Chad
Yes it does Debbie! Even in the grip of extreme financial poverty combined with what the world views as a major disability, TRUE BEAUTY ALWAYS SHINES THROUGH!
Debbie
True beauty always shines through! Thank you so much!
DailyGood Editors
So amazing to see all the touching comments and shares -- we're truly glad to see David, Chad, Ellie, Takun-J, Trade, and Agelo's heartful work with these joyous and beautiful kids spreading in the world ...
Chad Harper
Thank you Daily good for your support with this song that we are sharing to inspire equality in this world. We are so excited to reach 10,000 views!!!!
chad
Yes Joy we were! It still over 2 months later blesses our souls especially when we were that it blesses others. It brings us right back to the moments we spent with them.
Joy
The happiness within it, and seeing the children literally "fed" by the input of energy. I'm sure the rappers and videographers were similarly gifted by the experience, as I was.
elza
the childrens faces are so soft and natural. love what is done with special children.
Aurelia
Limitations aren't real...it is always away if you believe you can♥Namaste♥
sandra winter
Seeing the beauty and grace of sign language coupled with great music. Ellie, such a gift, thank you.
Ejay
The children's happy smiles and joyful dancing! The ARE just like all of us---probably even better for having surmounted their challenges!
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