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Shorefront Update #005
November 26, 2013

Shorefront Update #005

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October 18, 2013

William H. Twiggs: Early Pioneer

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Shorefront Memories #003
October 1, 2013

Shorefront Memories #003

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Fellowship of Afro-American Men: Inspiring the Young
September 16, 2013

Fellowship of Afro-American Men: Inspiring the Young

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Big Momma and ‘dem” Made Their Way to Cook and Clean . . .
September 10, 2013

Big Momma and ‘dem” Made Their Way to Cook and Clean . . .

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Henry Butler and The American Dream
September 5, 2013

Henry Butler and The American Dream

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Now. . .”Everybody Knows” Patti Drew. . .in “The Butler”
August 24, 2013

Now. . .”Everybody Knows” Patti Drew. . .in “The Butler”

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August 6, 2013

Our first Full Year!

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Thomas Madison Doram: A Veterinarian on the North Shore
July 26, 2013

Thomas Madison Doram: A Veterinarian on the North Shore

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Carolyn Murray: A Mother’s Journey —Not Just Another West-Side Story
July 20, 2013

Carolyn Murray: A Mother’s Journey —Not Just Another West-Side Story

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