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The Little Prince

By Brenda Lyle-Gray Columnist

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President-elect Joe Biden picked former Secretary of State John Kerry, shown with him in 2015, to be U.S. climate envoy in the next administration.

How Biden and Kerry could rebuild America’s global climate leadership The United States government has formally recognized Joe Biden as President-elect and winner of the Nov. 3 election.

The recognition by the head of the Government Services Administration (GSA) means the transition of power can get underway.

President Donald Trump says nonetheless he will not concede despite General Services Administrator Emily Murphy instructing federal agencies to onboard the Biden/ Harris team in preparation for their Jan. 20 inauguration.

Biden last week announced his selection of Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to be Ambassador to the United Nations. A Louisiana native and career diplomat Thomas-

Greenfield was a member of Barack Obama’s administration.

“The challenges we face – a global pandemic, a global economy, a global climate change crisis, mass migration and extreme poverty, social justice – are unrelenting and interconnected, but they’re not unresolvable if America is leading the way,” Thomas-Greenfield said following announcement of her selection.

ThomasGreenfield was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs from 2013 to 2017.

John Kerry helped bring the world into the Paris climate agreement and

expanded America’s reputation as a climate leader. That reputation is now in tatters, and President-elect Joe Biden is asking Kerry to rebuild it again – this time as U.S. climate envoy.

It won’t be easy, but Kerry’s decades of experience and the international relationships he developed as a senator and secretary of state may give him a chance of making real progress, especially if that work is conducted in the spirit of mending relationships rather than “naming and shaming” other countries.

Over the past four years, the Trump administration pulled out of the international Paris Agreement on climate change, rolled back

policies that were designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and tried to prevent any discussion of climate change at international gatherings like the G-7 and G-20 summits.

The international community, meanwhile, largely moved forward. Many countries and regions have pledged to move their economies toward “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century, including China, the European Union, South Korea and Japan. An increasing number of cities and states have set similar goals. Trump’s hard-line stance may have actually emboldened some, notably China, to make such announcements.

Harriet Island Pavilion and Duluth and Case Recreation Center to Be Staged and Available for Emergency Overnight Use by Residents Experiencing Homelessness As The City, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, and Partners Work to Ready Additional Shelter Spaces Amid COVID

Mayor Melvin Carter Announces COVID Response Temporary Shelter Preparations at Two City Facilities For Emergency Overnight Use By Residents Experiencing Homelessness Mayor Melvin Carter last week described COVID Response Temporary Shelter preparations at two Parks and Recreation facilities for emergency overnight use by unsheltered residents. The two Saint Paul Parks and Recreation facilities - Harriet Island Pavilion and the Duluth and Case Recreation Center - will be available to provide up to 100 residents experiencing homelessness, 50 at each location, with temporary shelter space in an emergency overnight capacity.

The sites will be activated in those instances when existing shelters at Catholic Charities, Union Gospel Mission, and the Ramsey County Safe Space reach capacity. Under those circumstances, unsheltered adults will be referred to these temporary shelters through established referral protocols, with Catholic Charities acting as the primary referral source.

The two Parks and Recreation facilities will be staged and available for activation through December 31, 2020 when non-emergency shelter capacity is scheduled to be operational at Bethesda Hospital. The announcement

comes as the City, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, and partners work to ready more permanent shelter space for the coming winter months amid the ongoing challenges of the COVID pandemic.

“Ensuring safe spaces for our neighbors is a critical priority that only gets more urgent as temperatures drop,” said Mayor Melvin Carter.

“I am thankful for the deep partnership and coordination required to meet these extraordinary challenges with such an extraordinary response, and particularly for the work of Deputy Mayor Tincher, who has personally led this work from the beginning.” ”We are proud to work in partnership with our city, county, and non-profit partners to provide 100 temporary shelter spaces for our neighbors in Saint Paul,” said Governor Tim Walz.

“This expanded shelter space is an important stopgap to make sure Minnesotans experiencing homelessness are sheltered and safe this winter while we work together on long-term solutions.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the housing crisis that our relatives

Mayor Melvin Carter and neighbors have been facing for a long time,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.

“We know that shelter saves lives, and housing solves homelessness. This partnership is critical to provide these shortand long-term strategies to keep folks safe.”

“As the City, County and our partners work to establish longer-term shelter options for the unprecedented numbers of people in our community experiencing homelessness, we face an urgent need for temporary shelter space,” said Council President Amy Brendmoen. “These City assets offer a short-term solution to this challenge, and makes sure

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“This pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for individuals living outdoors, placing a strain on our ability to provide shelter space to those in need,” said Ramsey County Board Chair Toni Carter. “We applaud the City for preparing COVID Response Temporary Shelter for those in our community experiencing homelessness and stand ready to assist.”

“Increasing overnight shelter capacity is a critical need, especially as we approach the winter months,” said Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo.

Remember to look at the stars!!

Stars mean different things to different people. For travelers, stars tell them where they are - where they are going. For others, they are just little lights in the sky. For scholars, they are the world of the unknown yet to be discovered and understood.

But all stars stay silent. And you? No one else in the world will see the stars as you do. For you, and only for you, the stars will always be laughing. The Little Prince The Little Prince (a novella) was written and narrated by a wealthy French aviator and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It was first published in 1943, a year before the pilot’s Lockheed vanished over the Mediterranean during a reconnaissance mission.

More than a half century later, this fable of love, awareness, aloneness, and the mysteries of the universe is still studied at all academic levels in literature . . . the plethora of themes analyzed, debated, and then discovering how the pilot and the young prince’s conversational experiences are so analogously reflective of our fractured stateof-affairs in today’s uncertain and dangerous times. From the mouths of babes, the young

prince tells us how to begin to heal . . . how to take care of self and loved ones, and next to try and save the planet.

The 138-page book became a publishing phenomenon with an estimated 145 million copies sold worldwide. It went on to be the most translated book (over 300 languages and dialects) ever published. The context is perceived as an allegory of Jesus and has Biblical allusions throughout. It has been adapted to numerous art mediums such as operas, live ballet performances, television, and film. So, the question remains.

How did this young boy who appeared out of nowhere capture the hearts and minds of so many by his pure innocence and raw truth about humankind and real love?

The narrator could

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The inaugural ride of the Second Avenue Subway was led by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on December 31, 2016. Among those in attendance were former Mayor David N. Dinkins and Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim, President of MTA New York City Transit. On the night of November 23rd, David Dinkins succumbed to natural causes at his home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

David Dinkins, New York’s First and Only Black Mayor, Dies at 93

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent David Dinkins was the stuff of political legend in New York’s Harlem. From 1990 to 1993, Dinkins served as the 106th Mayor of the largest city in America — New York. Dinkins was a historic figure as the first African American to hold the office. He often referred to the city as “a gorgeous mosaic.”

Dinkins was part of Harlem’s Democratic Party machine that dominated politics from the late 60s and into the 1990s. He was part of a power base that was made up of businessman Percy Sutton, New York State Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell, attorney Basil Paterson, and Congressman Charles Rangel.

Dinkins won an Assembly seat, was appointed City Clerk and served as Manhattan Borough President before being elected Mayor of New York. Dinkins was one of fifty Black investors who helped Percy Sutton found Inner City Broadcasting Corporation in 1971. Sutton also invested in The Amsterdam News.

Dinkins was viewed as a compromise candidate during a time of turmoil in New York. Elected a year after the infamous 1989 “Central Park jogger” incident that led to the wrongful convictions of five Black and Hispanic boys,

Dinkins proved to be a cautious and stoic figure who was a competent caretaker of the city, including its many fiscal, social and political challenges.

Dinkins’ administration followed that of one of New York City’s most storied politicians, Ed Koch.

Following violence in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn that many believed was not handled well by Dinkins, he lost his bid for reelection.

Dinkins was a member of the 20,000 strong Montford Point Marines and served in the Marines from 1945–1946. In 1956 he earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He graduated cum laude from Howard University.

On the night of November 23rd, David Dinkins succumbed to natural causes at his home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. His death follows the recent passing of his wife Joyce, who died at their home on October 12th. Joyce Dinkins was 89.

The former Mayor is survived by their two children, David N. Dinkins Jr. and Donna Dinkins Hoggard.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator now accepting applications The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is calling on social entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities Metro area to apply for EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ financial grants to help improve underlying health conditions in underserved communities.

“Minnesota is one of the healthiest states, but we have some of the worst health disparities,” said Courtney Jordan Baechler, M.D. Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and co-chair of Twin Cities Go Red for Women movement. “Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic challenges such as lack of access to quality health care, jobs, education and housing, contributed to disparities that appear to be exacerbating the devastating effects of COVID-19.”

According to World Health Organization data, people living in underserved communities have a higher risk of developing heart disease. For decades, the mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease and stroke has been higher among African Americans than all other ethnicities. And, according to the National Diabetes Statistics

Report 2017, Hispanics and Blacks are more likely to live with diabetes compared to nonHispanic whites.

Applicants must be women over 18 year of age and provide proposed business solutions to specifically address and improve challenges presented by health inequities for women in the sevencounty Twin Cities are (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington) Applications are open now through December 15, 2020, interested entrepreneurs may apply to the grant program at empoweredtoserve.org/MN. “This is personal for me, said Tiffanie L. Boyd, of General Mills North America Retail and co-chair of Twin Cities Go Red for Women movement. “I’ve lost women I love to stroke. And I see too many Black women impacted by heart disease and stroke. I know that local groups led by women who look like them and have shared experiences can identify local solutions and motivate community members to make needed changes.”

Ten finalists will be selected in late January and will be featured at the Go Red for Women Evening of Empowerment on February 11.

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The Accelerator’s core curriculum offers formal instruction on design thinking, customer discovery, market positioning, brand development, fundraising and other essential business functions to help entrepreneurs enhance their business models and demonstrate the viability of projects. $15,000.

They will begin four weeks of intensive, online MBA-style training before presenting their proposed business solutions to a panel of expert judges at the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale in April. At that time, select candidates will have the opportunity to receive financial grants to operationalize models in their specific communities.

Grants range from $2,500 to

The Accelerator’s core curriculum offers formal instruction on design thinking, customer discovery, market positioning, brand development, fundraising and other essential business functions to help entrepreneurs enhance their business models and demonstrate the viability of projects.

Since 2017, the

Accelerator program has trained 79 social entrepreneurs and 39 organizations and provided $510,000 in financial grants across the country. Business Accelerator alumni continue to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association by participating in local volunteer boards and serving as brand ambassadors at special events and in community meetings.

Some Business Accelerator alumni have even adapted their business model in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Corrie Health (Boston), the first cardiology Apple Carekit app, is part of a $3.5 million grant from the American Heart Association to the Center for Mobile Technologies to Achieve Equity in Cardiovascular Health at Johns Hopkins University. The Center is focused on identifying solutions for cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 and is using the app’s platform to empower patients from diverse backgrounds in guideline-based prevention.

Kitchenet (Chicago), fresh fruit delivery for corporate offices, directs one-third of its proceeds to fund free delivery of fresh food in food deserts.

In response to COVID-19, they

are maintaining a steady food supply for the most vulnerable communities, health workers and organizations as Kitchenet founder and CEO Trista Li details in this AHA Power Moment video.

TinyDocs (Chicago), health caretoons for kids, helps children explore the world of health and wellness through cartoons. The Tiny Docs crew are streaming a free, online video about mindfulness as well as a comic book to help children understand the coronavirus and ease any anxiety they may be feeling.

The Link Market (St. Louis), a non-profit grocery store provides access to healthy, affordable food to hungry people, is now delivering free groceries to senior centers in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The market also launched the Food for the Frontlines campaign to provide essential healthcare workers with nutritious meals while giving local restaurants much-needed business.

The Minnesota EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ is presented by Mayo Clinic and Cheerios.

To learn more, visit empoweredtoserve.org.

Black-owned greeting card brand, Culture Greetings, now offers in-store pickup at Walgreens

By BlackPressUSA November 2020, Atlanta, GA—Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens.

Through the technology integration with the Walgreens Photo Prints and Store Locator APIs, in addition to the Culture Greetings’ mailto-recipient delivery option, customers will now have the choice to pick up their customized printed greeting cards in any of the 9,277 Walgreens or Duane Reed locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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new partnership and integration reflects a significant first for the Walgreens API team,” said Andrew Schweinfurth, Manager, Walgreens Developer Relations. “As we welcome Culture Greetings and founder Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, we acknowledge that she is the first African American female founder to join the platform.”

Founded in 2018, Culture Greetings offers more than 2000 greeting cards featuring imagery centered around and elevating the Black and Brown communities’ voices.

Card options span all mainstream and cultural holidays and occasions, life milestones, social justice, LGBTQ+, and photocard templates for customized personal greetings.

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The company then prints and mails the card directly to the recipient’s address the following business day, saving customers a trip to the store.

Program,” explains Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, Culture Greetings founder. “As we approach our two-year anniversary, this new integration marks a significant milestone for us, expanding the greeting card aisle, bringing more inclusive options and providing customers with the instant gratification of picking up their customized card within minutes of creating it.”

Culture Greetings will continue to offer their flagship delivery method of mailing cards directly to the customer’s recipient. On the website, customers can choose a greeting card, write a personal note using handwriting fonts that mirror real penmanship and click “send,” which cues their state-of-the-art printing press.

Gift cards from Target, Amazon, iTunes and other brands can

About Culture Greetings Culture Greetings is a Black-owned greeting card brand. Customers pick a card online and write a note inside using handwriting fonts that mirror real penmanship.

Through innovative technology, Culture Greetings will print, stamp and mail the cards directly to the recipient. The platform now offers same-day pickup in partnership with Walgreens in-store photo prints.

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African American Woman, Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, Makes US Naval Academy History

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, a mechanical engineering major from Illinois, has been named brigade commander for the spring semester at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Barber, a track star with a stated desire to work as a Marine Corps ground officer, becomes the first Black woman to lead the Naval Academy’s student body.

The brigade commander heads the Academy’s day-to-day activities and trains

the class of approximately 4,500 midshipmen. Barber becomes the 16th woman to serve in that role.

“Earning the title of brigade commander speaks volumes, but the title itself is not nearly as significant as the opportunity it brings to lead a team in doing something I believe will be truly special,” Barber said in a news release.

“I am humbled to play a small role in this momentous season of American history.”

As a walk-on sprinter and hurdler of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track and Field team, Barber has lettered all three years of competing and is an Academy record holder for the outdoor 4x400m relay, according to her biography.

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Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber She is the co-president of the Navy Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, secretary for the National Society of Black Engineers, and a USNA Gospel Choir and Midshipman Black Studies Club member.

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the 13th company’s executive officer and currently serves as the Brigade’s 1st regiment executive officer.

She also initiated a STEM outreach program that leverages mentoring, literature, and service lessons to serve middle school-aged girls of

Barber led a team to organize the inaugural U.S. Naval Academy Black Female Network Breakfast to bridge the generational gap between current black midshipmen and alumni.

Barber is recently credited with mobilizing a team of more than 180 midshipmen, faculty, and alumni to develop the Midshipman Diversity Team to promote greater diversity, inclusivity, and equity within the Brigade.

“Sydney stands out amongst her peers, for not only her exemplary record but for her clear vision of how she intends to make the world a better place and her accompanying bias for action,” said Lt. Commander

Darby Yeager, a member of the U.S. Navy Academy’s Truman Scholarship Selection Committee.

“We were incredibly proud to have Sydney represent the Naval Academy in her Truman Scholarship interview this year,” Yeager added.

Janie Mines, who became the first Black woman to graduate from the Naval Academy in 1980, expressed her excitement for Barber on Twitter.

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Gov Tim Walz implements new restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19 As the spread of COVID-19 skyrockets across the state and hospitals voice concern about the ability to treat those who fall ill, Gov. Tim Walz today announced new actions to help control the spread of the virus.

Turning the dial back, Walz announced a four-week pause on social activities, in-person dining, sports, and fitness establishments.

The scientific research and public health data indicate that the virus is spread most in places where people gather for long periods of time, especially when masks are not consistently worn. For instance, a quick stop at a retail store with a mask and social distancing appears to be lower risk than a gathering of friends for dinner where guests are likely to be seated closer

Prince From 2 never shed the memories of the child with the golden, curly locks and joy-filled laughter . . . the child who would teach him so much. He would write about his encounter with the young stranger from the asteroid called B612. From the prince, the pilot ultimately learns about the personal power and satisfaction derived from demonstrating true compassion while doing for and giving to others, and the true spirit of bold, genuine, and deep abiding love. “Look beneath the surface to find the real truth and meaning of a thing,” the prince would say. Upon meeting a fox along his journey, the boy realizes the importance of seeing things with the heart, not the eyes . . . of trust and friendship. He is disappointed by the distorted nature of grown-up human existence on earth, the 7th and last planet he would visit. Representing the

New restrictions Beginning 11:59 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20 and lasting until Friday, Dec. 18, in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited; bars and restaurants are dialed back to take-out and delivery service only; gyms, fitness studios, entertainment venues, event spaces the, and similar establishments will need to close; and adult and youth sports are paused. Retail businesses, salons, and places of worship may continue to operate with proper precautions in place. Childcare remains open. Schools will continue to

operate under the Safe Learning Plan, which shifts between inperson, distance, and hybrid learning depending on the local conditions of the virus. All other current restrictions also remain in effect.

The pandemic has reached a concerning and dangerous phase throughout much of Midwest this November. It took 29 weeks to reach 100,000 infections in Minnesota, and just six weeks after that to reach 200,000.

Sometime next week, less than three weeks after reaching 200,000 infections, Minnesota will reach 300,000 infections.

To support small businesses that are struggling as they do their part to combat the spread of COVID-19, last week Walz announced an additional

$10 million in Small Business Relief Grants. This funding will support an additional 1,000 businesses that have applied for the grant program.

It supplements hundreds of millions of dollars in small business support that Minnesota has allocated since the beginning of the pandemic. With options at the state-level severely limited moving forward, the governor is pushing the federal government for additional support.

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open-mindedness of a child, the young wanderer is curious and will ask a lot of questions.

He will not give answers.

He is willing to engage the invisible secret mysteries of the universe. The novel suggests that such inquisitiveness is the key to understanding and happiness. Today, more than ever, we need both.

The prince visits six other planets, each inhabited by a single, irrational, narrowminded adult; each meant to critique an element of society.

On one planet, he meets a desert flower who informs him she had only seen a handful of men in that part of the world where his plane has crashed (the Timbuktu scholars). They have no roots letting the wind blow them around and living hard lives. When it is safe to live again, we must find a way to reestablish our roots . . . our path . . . adaptable to the new normal.

The prince tells the narrator that on one planet he had met a king who did nothing but issue irrational orders in his pending

quest to establish an absolute monarchy. He was a narcissistic, conceited man who wanted all praise and admiration. He thought he knew everything and possessed everything, but in truth. He was very ignorant of the world beyond his miniature planet. The King represents people in our society who think of themselves as superior beings.

They don’t listen to other’s opinions and disregard the consequences of their manner.

When they finally realize their lives have no meaning, they turn to drugs, alcohol, or instant gratification believing these things will deaden the pain.

As the Little Prince would say . . . “the truth - the answers – will always lie inside. We can locate the key if we only seek the truth beneath the surface.”

When the young stranger gets to the top of the highest mountain to look down on the earth and find the people, he calls out and his echo answers him. He surmises it was the voice of a “boring person” who only repeated what someone

else said or instructed. The geographer writes of global locations but has never taken the time to go see these places for himself. The prince was told by a railway switchman how passengers constantly rushed from one place to another aboard trains, never satisfied with where they were, and not knowing what they were after. Only the children among them ever bothered to look out the windows and marvel at the scenery and nature’s tranquil aura. Those of us who ‘get it’ . . . those reading these words, know we have been truly blessed and have positioned ourselves with a child’s heart.

The Little Prince knows a secret. He knows that out there amid the piles of blowing sand and equatorial sun piercing the landscape of the Sahara, there is a well not directly associated with the harsh realities of survival and what the eye can see. Somewhere hidden, there is a spring. This hidden water in turn endows beauty and life and love to the ship-wreck

together and unmasked while eating or drinking—whether it’s at a restaurant or in their own home.

The pandemic has reached a concerning and dangerous phase throughout much of Midwest this November. It took 29 weeks to reach 100,000 infections in Minnesota, and just six weeks after that to reach 200,000. Sometime next week, less than three weeks after reaching 200,000 infections, Minnesota will reach 300,000 infections. travelers. What makes the Little Prince so special is his ability to love fully and completely. In the end, it is love that gives meaning to all existence. Without it, we are lost and alone in the desert, much like the narrator until he encountered and befriended the Little Prince. Where can we find that kind of love while floating through the perils of modern day.

I hope the stars will remind us that although they still sparkle in the evening skies, our world below has changed.

We need each other more than ever now. If we are to be united and find some semblance of happiness and joy, we must learn to listen more closely, and take the time to understand someone else’s viewpoint . . . possibly being willing to compromise for the sake of peace and progress.

There will always be conflicts and differences of opinion. But we can begin the process of addressing our differences in a peaceful manner . . . through dialogue, collaboration,

research, education, and ultimately, a strategic plan of action. We can begin by inviting new friends of different ethnicities into our friend circle or fixing a new ethnic dish for a family dinner.

In the midst of personal upheavals and failing health, Saint-Exupery produced almost half of the writings for which he would be remembered, including this gentle tale of loneliness, friendship, trust, and love and loss, presented by a young prince who came to earth.

The narrator/pilot finally got his wish to see the world from way up in the sky among the stars.

He returned to North Africa to fly a warplane for his country.

On July 31, 1944, he took off on a mission. Sadly, he was never heard from again nor was the young boy’s body ever found.

The Little Prince

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Timberwolves select guard Anthony Edwards with first overall pick in 2020 NBA Draft The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight selected guard Anthony Edwards from the University of Georgia with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

“We look forward to welcoming Anthony to the Timberwolves family as this year’s number one draft selection,” said President of Basketball Operations Gersson

Rosas. “We are excited to add this young talent to our roster and continue his development to make him the best player he can be as he joins All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and AllStar guard D’Angelo Russell here in Minneapolis.”

Edwards, 6-5, averaged 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per

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He tallied 610 points for the 2019-20 season, a total that ranks seventh on Georgia’s single-season scoring list (second among freshmen) and 10th all-time among SEC freshmen. The Atlanta native closed out the 19-20 season as the nation’s freshman scoring leader (19.1), standing as one of

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The 19-year-old shot 40.2 percent from the field (203of-505) in his one season as a Bulldog. He ranked in the top 20 in six Georgia single-season statistical categories, including second in 3-point attempts (245), fifth in field goal attempts (505), 11th in 3-pointers (72), 17th

in free throws (132) and 19th in both scoring average (19.1 ppg) and free throw attempts (171). During his freshman campaign, Edwards notched 27 double-figure scoring outings, 14 20-point performances, three 30-point contests and three double-doubles. A highlight from his freshman campaign includes scoring 37 points against Michigan State on Nov. 26, the most by a Georgia freshman since 1975.

Edwards was voted SEC Freshman of the Year by league coaches, becoming the first Bulldog to garner the honor since its inception in 2001.

Among other acknowledgements, he was named SEC Newcomer of the Year by the Associated Press, becoming the third Georgia honoree in team history. Edwards collected a school-record four SEC Freshman of the Week selections, on Dec. 2 (after Maui

Jim Maui Invitational), Feb. 3 (vs. Missouri and Texas A&M), Feb. 24 (after victories over No. 13/12 Auburn and at Vanderbilt) and March 2 (after averaging 31.0 ppg in contests against South Carolina and Arkansas).

For his first SEC Freshman of the Week selection on Dec 2, Edwards became the first UGA freshman since Jumaine Jones in 1998 to record consecutive double-doubles.

Born August 5, 2001, Edwards played at Therrell High School before transferring to Holy Spirit Prep in 2017. As a senior he posted averages of 25.7 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.1 spg and 1.1 bpg for the Cougars, leading the charge to a runner-up finish in the GISA Class 3A state tournament. During his junior year, Edwards led Holy Spirit to a 24-5 record and the GISA 3A state title after averaging 22.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.1 apg, 2.4 spg and 1.4 bpg per game.

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