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Let’s Do Truth in 2022 | Afro

Submitted by Norman Franklin It’s 2022. I’m usually a little pensive at the start of a new year. I look over my shoulder at the past twelve months, assess my progress, and the progress and direction of the nation. I made some missteps. As a nation of Christians, we made a few as well. The […]

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Mayor Scott to hold first Youth Summit, giving youth a seat at the table on issues impacting them most | Afro

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