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Volume 83 | Number 27
MAY 8, 2014 |FREE
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NEWSTALK ROBBIE TOLAN gets lawsuit reinstated
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Beyoncé
ENTERTAINMENT
Michelle Obama
GUGU MBATHA-RAW portrays biracial aristocrat
Yolanda Adams
Gayle King
Mother’s Day
Famous moms share lessons learned H Page 8
P7 SPORTS RICK SMITH analyzes Texans, draft
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Deric Muhammad speaks to males
Robin Roberts comes to town
Activist Deric Muhammad addressed the plight of young men during the annual Black Male Summit. Hear the words of wisdom participants received. Discover the dangers of criminal lifestyles and embellished stories. See the disturbing stats about Black males.
“Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts will be the keynote speaker at a local civil rights luncheon sponsored by Major League Baseball. Read about other celebrities attending. See what else MLB has planned. Discover the role the Astros will play.
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CHAG’S PLACE
Dr. Joanie Hare, Kathy Taylor at Ivy Educational & Charitable Foundation luncheon
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