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COMMENTARY: Who Cares About Fair Elections?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — … people are organizing and attempting to overcome interference by mobilizing the Democratic base of voters. Barbara Arnwine, who founded and leads the Transformative Justice Coalition (www.tjcoalition.org)…

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This Youth Generation Goes to Camp

OAKLAND POST — This Youth Generation (TYG), a non-profit headquar­tered in Fairfield sent a dozen students to camp in LaHonda this weekend. The group of boys and girls aged 11-16…

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After 75 Years in Ensley, Holy Family High School Relocates to Titusville

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — On August 8, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School will open its doors in a new facility and a new community. After nearly 75 years in Ensley,…

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Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Each year, about 4 million children enter kindergarten in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education. For parents, it is often hard to know if…

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Coca-Cola UNITED ‘Pays It Forward’ With Internships For HBCU Students

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The week-long internship gives students a chance to experience a range of roles available at Coca-Cola, including sales operations, productions, marketing, packaging, pricing, event planning, and philanthropy and…

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Sickle Cell Strong: Sickle Cell Disease Advocate Marie Ojiambo

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Marie Ojiambo, who graduated from St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York and who specializes in pre-clinical Pharmaceutical Research, is also the…

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Reunion honors deceased who attended local schools

DAYTONA TIMES — Normally when people attend high school reunions, it’s to reconnect with classmates from a specific class year or school. On July 27, a different type of reunion took…

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Grizzlies unveil throwbacks to celebrate franchise anniversaries

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — On Thursday, the Grizzlies announced two sets of throwback jerseys, to commemorate two eras of the franchise. This season, Ja, Jaren and all other “J” players…

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UAB’s Deborah Grimes Named one of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Grimes, the chief diversity officer for the UAB Health System, has been named one of the most influential women in corporate America for 2019 by Savoy Magazine. The…

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Jeffrey Taylor Named Principal of McClymonds High School

OAKLAND POST — Jeffrey Taylor, a longtime educator and community work­er, has been named the new principal of McClymonds High School in West Oakland. The public was invited to meet him…

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