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Angel at Ground Zero
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Robert Gelinas
Genelle Guzman-McMillan was the last survivor rescued from the rubble when the towers collapsed. Here’s her story in her own words: “Today I still work for The Port Authority as I did when I clocked in at the World Trade Center at 8:05 that Tuesday morning 10 years ago. But now on September 11, I…
One Name, Two Fates (P2)–A Tale of Two Michaels
By
Robert Gelinas
In a previous post I wrote about, The Other Wes Moore, the story of two men with the same name and similar backgrounds yet vastly different destinies. Recently, the Rev. Leon Kelly stopped by The Sankofa Institute for a conversation. He spoke us about A Tale of Two Michaels: Michael Hancock and Michael Asberry. Recently The…
One Name, Two Fates (p1)–The Other Wes Moore
By
Robert Gelinas
Not long ago I read, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates. Wes Moore grew up poor, fatherless and in a drug decayed neighborhood. So did the other Wes Moore. Wes Moore became a paratrooper, decorated veteran, Rhodes Scholar and White House Fellow. He even spoke at the Democratic national convention hours before Barack…
Denver’s Own Slam Nuba Wins National Poetry Slam
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Robert Gelinas
Congratulations to Denver’s own Slam Nuba! Last week they traveled Boston and competed against over 300 poets and brought home the honor of being National Poetry Slam Champions. Seventy five teams entered the competition and by the time he finals were held Saturday night only four teams remained with Slam Nuba winning over the judges.…
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