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TGR: Walk to Cure Diabetes by Lakrisha White:
My son, Jay, has been living with type 1 diabetes for a little over a year now. He's managing his diabetes with an insulin pump. Last fall he met with Senator Mikulski as part of JDRF's Promise to Remember Me Campaign. The campaign consists of coordinated meetings where children and teen diabetics are able to share their personal stories face-to-face with members of Congress so lawmakers can hear first hand about living with type 1 diabetes. The meetings ensure that research funding continues to be expanded and the needs of those with diabetes are included in legislation. Read in Full >>

Encouraging Him To Read:
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Wedding Bells for JC & MM:
James Collins and Maria More are getting married on May 30th. Both are in the entertainment industry. While Collins is with Fertile Ground, More is from Atlanta's hot 107.9 fm. Congrats, people!  Read in Full >>

2nd Annual Exceptional Mom Award:

Do you know an African American single mother who is hard working, creative, and dedicated to improving the life of her son? This award will honor three exceptional African American single mothers who are raising a son.

 

The award is designed to celebrate outstanding courage and determination to raise a healthy and productive African American male. Often the media demonizes single mothers and lessons the importance of mothers raising children.

 

To nominate an Exceptional Mom please complete the application below and send back to us. The deadline for submission is April 20th, 2010. Winners will receive a special plaque and an autographed copy of the new book Raising Him Alone. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2010.

 

To nominate a mom complete the on-line application by visiting http://www.raisinghimalone.com/spotlight.htm

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Today on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover:

Today (Tuesday, March 9^th), the question is whether adults are stepping up to the plate on behalf of our youth.

Last week, approximately 700+ young people rallied at Camden Yards for jobs over prisons. They are asking for $100 million. Special guests today include Bryant Muldrew of the Algebra Project, organizers of last week's rally.

The show airs at 10 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore or you can listen online at www.wolbbaltimore.com. The call-in number is 410.481.1010.

This show is sponsored by the Professional and Continuing Studies Department at Sojourner-Douglass College (www.ed2go.com/sojourner).

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