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1000 homes to be constructed in Region 10 - President - Stabroek News
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By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times Chris Seltzer, owner and CEO of the Freestyle Percussion Foundation, knows the importance of good teachers, music, and structure on the life of a child. “There were so many opportunities for me to sell drugs or join gangs, but because I had band directors and
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Spirit of Christmas takes a blow as Chelsea star Reece James has car robbed as he helps feed hungry children - Voice Online
THE SPIRIT of Christmas totally disappeared when Chelsea defender Reece James had his car robbed... The post Spirit of Christmas takes a blow as Chelsea star Reece James has car robbed as he helps feed hungry children appeared first on Voice Online.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ossoff campaign launches dynamic campaign mobilizer program in final weeks of runoff | The Atlanta Voice
On Wednesday, December 30th, Jon Ossoff held a campaign rally in Marietta, and he touted his plans to support DACA, funding for HBCUs, and show solidarity with the Latin American community, which is the fastest-growing demographic in Cobb County. After the rally, he spent some time with The Atlanta
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Central African Republic: Children Head to Diamond Mines in Pandemic-Hit Central African Republic
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Zaya Wade And Michelle Obama Had A Great Conversation, Why Did J-Boog Have To Insert His Hurtful Opinions On It?
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Valley looks to follow MLK’s footsteps - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… lack of opportunity available to black Americans. Issues pushing people back onto … said. Locally, in spite of African Americans holding top jobs in Youngstown …
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Uganda's Schooling System Doesn't Politically Empower Young People
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James and Friends donate tablets to more than 100 Clarendon students
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Spain's North African Enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta
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L.G.B.T.Q. Youths Struggle More in Foster Care in N.Y.C., Survey Finds - The New York Beacon
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AIC moves to get more young people into farming
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Critical Mass: 300 young people from across the West Midlands to provide series of major dance performances at Commonwealth Games - Voice Online
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Let Us Spray: How Graffiti Went From Clandestine Act to Urban Art
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