# Nine-Year-Old Khoda Leads Alopecia Awareness | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-18T11:51:18+00:00
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Nine-year-old Khoda Carter is turning heads—and hearts—by bravely sharing her alopecia areata journey with her classmates, defying the odds and proving that courage starts young. Diagnosed at just one year old, she’s spent more of her life bald than with hair, but now she’s not hiding it. With a heartfelt speech and unwavering confidence, she’s educating her friends, earning their love and support, and showing that true strength comes from embracing who you are—even when the world doesn’t understand. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2026/09/how-third-grader-khoda-carter-is-helping-raise-awareness-about-alopecia/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5376b37ee115a01b Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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