Houston Defender: September 13, 2012

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H.S. SPORTS

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LaFrance Harris born to be a Jack Yates Lion P15

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LOCAL TERRY GRIER asks students to return

P3 ENTERTAINMENT OPINION

TERRY CREWS stays busy in TV, film

A fresh start for ex-offenders

P8 BUSINESS

CARLECIA WRIGHT pleased with city contracts

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Al Green

reflects on music Soul singer Al Green has been in the music business more than 40 years. He has produced numerous hits and won 11 Grammy Awards. Find out what Green, who is also a bishop, has to say about music and his ministry. Learn what he really thinks about President Barack Obama’s rendition of “Let’s Stay Together.” H Page 7

Michael Strahan co-hosts show Native Houstonian and TSU graduate Michael Strahan found great success as a defensive standout with the New York Giants. After leaving the NFL he branched out into TV, and recently landed a new daytime gig. How did Strahan end up replacing another legend? And what does he have to say about his new role? H Page 18

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CHAG’S PLACE

Charles Washington and Wanda Milian at Smithsonian reception

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