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Steppin’ To The Future

By Antoinette Corbin at July 8, 2009 | 9:17 am | 0 Comment

A little while back, I attended an event here in my city that left me quite proud of our young men and young ladies, especially our young ladies. I was pleasantly surprised all the way around. I took my daughter, her friend, and the friend’s sister to a Step Show, hosted by my daughter’s Language teacher and sponsored by several local leaders. Now, the step show

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Camp Kupugani – Leaf River, Illinois

By Kim at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment

“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down

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