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HUMAN is a magazine for the people building hope right where they are. Real change doesn't always make headlines, but it does change lives. We exist to tell those stories.

ISSUE 01

THE SONNY BRANUM STORY

Contributed by Jenni Keast

At 6’5” with a fearsome face tattoo and a build like Darth Vader, Sonny is one scary-looking dude. If you were an average Joe who saw him walking down the street, you'd be tempted to dart into a dark alley. But if you can get past the first three hurdles — the intimidating looks, the unsettling screaming and stomping, and his criminal past — you'll find a hidden gem of a man…

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ISSUE 01
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NORTH STATE

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HOPE

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REAL STORIES

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HEALING

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