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Quiet Labour Day in St James
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There is much debate on the origin of house music. Join the house party today and turn up the volume with two iconic DJ’s. We have legendary Detroit Native Kelly Holmes and Chicagoan Vince Adams who will be pumping out non-stop house music from 2PM EST/1PM CST to 5PM EST/4PM CST!
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Atlanta City Council approves funding for shelter options for the homeless
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday to ratify an executive order directing the City’s chief financial officer to allocate up to $1.5 million for nonprofit and philanthropic communities providing individual shelter options with supportive services for persons experiencing
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Chicago Defender and Michigan Chronicle host 'For the Love of House Music Celebration' this Saturday
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