#JSUGrad24: DeMarco Pittman, a ninth-generation Deaf person, aims to use his degree to be a role model and advocate for Black Deaf men and youth around the country. “I believe my story will inspire specifically Black Deaf/hard-of-hearing youth by showing representation of a Black Deaf young male in the field of business who achieved challenging goals.” Here, Pittman recites the Alumni Pledge using ASL at the Fall 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony. For the full story, visit the JSU Newsroom link in our bio. #JacksonState #JacksonStateUniversity #commencement #graduation #HBCU #HBCUGrad #HBCUGrads #HBCUAlum #HBCUAlums #THEEiLove #THEEStandard