Youth empowerment: Closing the opportunity gap for inner-city youth | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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Youth empowerment: Closing the opportunity gap for inner-city youth | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Khalique Rogers shares his experiences as a Black teenager excelling in internship programs and highlights the importance of mentorship and community investment to create opportunities for inner-city youth.

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