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SANAA LATHAN Talks about film “Contagion”
Jackson lee reflects on 10th anniversary
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ESTER KING
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Gone but not forgotten
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A GROWN FOLKS TALE Cheryl Pearson-McNeil
Higher Edu Special Education remains the key to success, but choosing a college and paying for it can be challenging. The Defender is here to help with an information-packed Higher Edu Special. A parent/activist tells how to get scholarship money. Career experts offer alternatives to a traditional college education, and there’s also a list of dos and don’ts. SUPPLEMENT INSIDE
Dick Gregory arrested
As an activist, comedian Dick Gregory has a history of involvement. He recently went to jail for a protest against oil giant BP in Washington, D.C. Gregory and other protesters want compensation for the poor and underserved oil spill victims, and insist a $20 billion fund is taking too long to give the victims the money they need and deserve. PAGE 4
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