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Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. holds a photo of his father when he served as a U.S. Marine. He is standing by a stature of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, New York. (Courtesy of Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.)

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. Seeks Accountability And Closure In Father’s Killing By Police

January 12, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

A decade after the fatal shooting, Chamberlain Jr. reflects on his life’s mission.�
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BlackFacts Minute: Dec. 7, 1941, Hero ‘Dorie’ Miller Defends US Ships During Pearl Harbor Attack

December 7, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

VIDEO: Doris “Dorie” Miller started in the mess room but ended up with a Navy Cross for his valiant defense of Pearl Harbor.
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Ja' Mere Alfred's mother, LaRicha Rousell (left), and Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans president, Darlene Cusanza, holding images of Ja' Mere. (Courtesy of LaRicha Rousell)

After Losing Teenage Son To Gun Violence, LaRicha Rousell Focuses On Helping Others Cope

November 24, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

She has up set up two foundations to honor her son Ja’ Mere Alfred’s legacy.�
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Jamar Williams (left) has transitioned from being a troubled inner city youth who was often removed from school for fighting to a youth mentor, 4.0 student and champion wrestler at Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, West Virginia.(Courtesy Sam Gardner)

Wrestler Jamar Williams’ Experiences Help Young Men Pin Down Success

November 19, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

“It’s about learning to live life on and off the mat,” says the “fake gangster” turned altruistic warrior.�
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Donald Whithead, executive director for the National Coalition for the Homeless, has experienced being without a home twice in his life. (Courtesy Donald Whitehead)

Homeless Champion Brings Lived Experiences To Bear

November 18, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Overcoming his own homelessness and addictions, Donald Whitehead is at the forefront of a movement to make housing a human right.
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“Caring for children and making sure they have everything they need to have a head start to education has always been a passion for me,” says Tamika Farr, CEO of Pathways LA. (Courtesy of Pathways LA)

She’s Charting A Path To Improving Quality Child Care

November 11, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

New CEO of Pathways LA confronts societal problems with care and commitment.
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Carlyle Riche Jr. has been named Baltimore County's Crisis Intervention Officer of the Year for 2021. A passionate mental health advocate, Riche aims to create a nonprofit for black teen boys “as a safe space for them to express themselves and feel supported, accepted and not judged.” (Courtesy of Carlyle Riche Jr.)

Crisis Intervention Police Officer Is An Instrument Of Change Against A Sea Of Troubles

November 8, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Carlyle Riche Jr. first experienced racism from a police officer — “the very thing that I aspired to be.” �
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Attorney, author and activist Jarrett Adams (Courtesy of Jarrett Adams)

Jarrett Adams Fights The System That Failed Him After Wrongful Conviction

October 28, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

After spending 10 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, he seeks to help others avoid a similar fate.
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Doctor Finds Work-Life Balance Through Service To Others

October 22, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Theresa Buckson works to empower black women through a diverse portfolio of volunteer activities.
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‘Recovery Czar’ Overcomes Tragedy To Advocate Against Substance Abuse

October 19, 2021 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Barbara Allen, who lost siblings and a child in drug-related events, tirelessly works to help others.�
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