Oliver Love Jr. defies autism, earns degree, breaks barriers

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –Oliver Love Jr. once struggled in the classroom, but today he’s celebrating an achievement that seemed impossible just years ago.

“To all the people who got disabilities or the same one I got, it’s okay,” Love said. Just learn to love yourself. You ain’t the problem, it’s not you.”

The young man, who has autism, recently graduated from Bossier Parish Community College with an associate degree in general studies with a minor in art. But his journey to the stage wasn’t easy…

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