McPherson Inspires One To 'Do Something'

by BASN Wire Services
Teams of volunteers are scheduled to work on projects that range from health screenings to sports clinics and from deaf interpretation workshops to rebuilding local elementary schools, while making a positive contribution to the island's economy.
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Brown Honored For Changing Young Lives
by BASN Wire Services
Jim Brown, NFL Legend and Founder of "The Amer-I-Can Foundation," recently received two honors in recognition of the social change his non-profit organization has been dedicated to over the past 20 years.

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O'Neal's Legacy Lives On
by BASN Wire Services
The Royals started the Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat program in 2007 to pay tribute to the lasting impact O’Neil had on the game of baseball and the Kansas City community.

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The New CIAA?
by L.A. Batchelor
With the recent departure of Winston Salem State University, North Carolina Central and possibly maybe more schools, the strong rumor and talk is that the Conference is looking to replace departing schools with "NON-HBCU" College and Universities.

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Me And My Buddy, Squatch
by Wesley Chism Jr.
I’ve asked him several times about how he got started in the business but he just kind of shakes his head and gives me this creepy stare so I don’t push it.  I do know that he grew up amongst the trees in the Cascade Mountains so that’s where he must have developed some of his acrobatic skills.

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Toyota, Paul To Form Education Alliance
by BASN Wire Services
The relationship between Toyota and Paul, who also was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," started last year as he participated in several Toyota-sponsored initiatives, including the NBA All-Star Weekend and the NBA TV program "Moving Forward Moments."

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