Derwin Dubose reflects on 30 life lessons he has learned so far. Some of the key lessons include: being the captain of your own ship and not letting others define your narrative; knowing your competitive advantage; accepting that being weird is awesome; taking short-term losses for long-term gain; understanding that change will face resistance and make enemies; and owning your mistakes while showing love to others. Overall, the document reflects on lessons about leadership, personal growth, and navigating challenges in life and career.
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Britt Martinez-Hewitt will facilitate a poetry workshop on mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community. The workshop will involve participants immersing themselves in short films, exploring themes from the films through discussion, and individually expressing their thoughts through writing exercises. Participants will write poetry in response to prompts before sharing their work. The goal is for embodied art practices to help people unlock their own power and push towards freedom.
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This newsletter issue provides updates on events at Harbord Collegiate Institute (HCI) and recognizes notable HCI alumni. It discusses HCI's 120th birthday celebration which brought together over 300 alumni, staff and students. It also remembers iconic Toronto businessman and 1937 HCI graduate Sam Sniderman, the founder of Sam the Record Man. Additionally, it highlights HCI hosting the Toronto District School Board's first ever social justice webinar with notable speaker and 1956 HCI graduate Stephen Lewis about AIDS in Africa. The issue shares memories and donations from HCI orchestra alumni to the school museum. In under 3 sentences.
The document provides information about St. Andrews Presbyterian College located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It summarizes that the college has over 800 students from 40 US states and 9 foreign countries, offers bachelor's degrees in various fields, and has athletic programs, internship opportunities, and international study programs. The campus features various academic and residential buildings across 600 acres with athletic and equestrian facilities nearby.
The document summarizes research on anaerobic co-digestion of cattle manure and rice straw. The objectives were to define a sustainable system for managing rice straw through anaerobic digestion. Thermal pretreatment of rice straw slightly increased biogas production. Co-digestion experiments showed biogas productivity increased by 4%, 28%, and 54% with additions of 1%, 2%, and 5% rice straw respectively, though 5% addition led to solids accumulation issues. The research concluded anaerobic co-digestion of the materials was technically feasible but further optimization was needed.
This document discusses the effects of climate change on agriculture. It begins with an introduction on global warming and how increased greenhouse gases are causing temperatures to rise. It then looks at how climate change has historically affected agriculture, both positively and negatively. The document predicts that rising temperatures will reduce crop yields through heat stress and changing growing seasons. However, it also notes that some regions may experience increased yields. It concludes by considering policy options to help agriculture adapt to climate change, such as developing hardier crops and more sustainable water use.
Claes Iversen opened a new atelier in Amsterdam, Netherlands. There was a performance to welcome guests at the beginning of the opening event for Claes Iversen's new atelier space. This photo shows Claes Iversen welcoming guests at the start of the opening celebrations for his new atelier in Amsterdam.
Customer-led services, independence, confidentiality, integrity, and commitment are the core values of the organization. The organization provides technological assistance and applied research and development services to companies in the food, pharma, chemical and cosmetic sectors. It has over 1,100 associated companies, 200 staff members, and 12,000 square meters of facilities including 7 laboratories and 10 pilot plants.
Confederation college wiwo-q - 2.1.22 - presentationAlex Reynolds
Britt Martinez-Hewitt will facilitate a poetry workshop on mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community. The workshop will involve participants immersing themselves in short films, exploring themes from the films through discussion, and individually expressing their thoughts through writing exercises. Participants will write poetry in response to prompts before sharing their work. The goal is for embodied art practices to help people unlock their own power and push towards freedom.
This professional portfolio summarizes the applicant's skills, education, and experiences. The applicant has skills in creative works, competitiveness from their experience as a division one athlete, being motivational and positive, and being organized. Their education includes academic success and awards from being on the dean's list. Experiences include being a division one athlete, an internship at an organization helping the homeless, and community service work with the homeless in Denver.
This newsletter issue provides updates on events at Harbord Collegiate Institute (HCI) and recognizes notable HCI alumni. It discusses HCI's 120th birthday celebration which brought together over 300 alumni, staff and students. It also remembers iconic Toronto businessman and 1937 HCI graduate Sam Sniderman, the founder of Sam the Record Man. Additionally, it highlights HCI hosting the Toronto District School Board's first ever social justice webinar with notable speaker and 1956 HCI graduate Stephen Lewis about AIDS in Africa. The issue shares memories and donations from HCI orchestra alumni to the school museum. In under 3 sentences.
The document provides information about St. Andrews Presbyterian College located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It summarizes that the college has over 800 students from 40 US states and 9 foreign countries, offers bachelor's degrees in various fields, and has athletic programs, internship opportunities, and international study programs. The campus features various academic and residential buildings across 600 acres with athletic and equestrian facilities nearby.
The document summarizes research on anaerobic co-digestion of cattle manure and rice straw. The objectives were to define a sustainable system for managing rice straw through anaerobic digestion. Thermal pretreatment of rice straw slightly increased biogas production. Co-digestion experiments showed biogas productivity increased by 4%, 28%, and 54% with additions of 1%, 2%, and 5% rice straw respectively, though 5% addition led to solids accumulation issues. The research concluded anaerobic co-digestion of the materials was technically feasible but further optimization was needed.
This document discusses the effects of climate change on agriculture. It begins with an introduction on global warming and how increased greenhouse gases are causing temperatures to rise. It then looks at how climate change has historically affected agriculture, both positively and negatively. The document predicts that rising temperatures will reduce crop yields through heat stress and changing growing seasons. However, it also notes that some regions may experience increased yields. It concludes by considering policy options to help agriculture adapt to climate change, such as developing hardier crops and more sustainable water use.
Claes Iversen opened a new atelier in Amsterdam, Netherlands. There was a performance to welcome guests at the beginning of the opening event for Claes Iversen's new atelier space. This photo shows Claes Iversen welcoming guests at the start of the opening celebrations for his new atelier in Amsterdam.
Customer-led services, independence, confidentiality, integrity, and commitment are the core values of the organization. The organization provides technological assistance and applied research and development services to companies in the food, pharma, chemical and cosmetic sectors. It has over 1,100 associated companies, 200 staff members, and 12,000 square meters of facilities including 7 laboratories and 10 pilot plants.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on government relations for non-profits given by Derwin Dubose. It discusses establishing infrastructure for advocacy like legal review and identifying champions. It also covers relationship building techniques like researching lawmakers, initial cultivation meetings, and stewardship. Specific resources mentioned include Derwin's blog on legal issues, the North Carolina lobbying guidelines, and an iContact workshop on nonprofit email marketing.
This document provides an overview of North Carolina state government for political science students. It outlines the directly elected Council of State positions like Governor and Lt. Governor. It also lists the gubernatorial appointed Cabinet positions and independent boards and commissions. The presentation describes the structure of the North Carolina Senate, House, and UNC Board of Governors. It discusses some challenges facing North Carolina state government like rapid population growth and record budget shortfalls. The presentation concludes with advice for launching a career in government and politics.
The document is a 2009 draft development plan presented to the board of trustees. It summarizes fundraising efforts from 2006-2008, noting that goals were surpassed in 2007 and 2008 due to large one-time gifts that are not sustainable. The 2009 plan projects raising $954,000 through increased efforts like a board giving campaign, major donor solicitation, the winter gala, direct mail, grants, third-party fundraising, and new programs. The presentation provides fundraising projections and strategies for each of these initiatives to meet the 2009 goal.
The document outlines a social media strategic plan for the Department of State Treasurer. It discusses understanding social media and its benefits, listening to internal communications and target audiences, mapping available resources like staff time and tools, and implementing an initial presence on Facebook and Twitter. The plan recommends focusing on existing content and messages, designating a social media manager, developing unified policies and procedures, and integrating social media with the website redesign to help disseminate information to external audiences.
Using the Bully Pulpit -- Working with Elected OfficialsDerwin Dubose
Derwin Dubose presented strategies for financial literacy outreach with elected officials used by the North Carolina State Treasurer's office. They launched initiatives targeting various audiences around the state with minimal funding. Events, tours of the state, research boards, columns in local media, and inviting officials to join boards helped them reach over 10 million people with earned media attention. Lessons included standing out from other organizations, focusing programming in areas officials "own", and realizing different projects attract different types of credibility. The presentation provided examples of successful projects and partnerships to serve as models.
You may be stressed about revealing your cancer diagnosis to your child or children.
Children love stories and these often provide parents with a means of broaching tricky subjects and so the ‘The Secret Warrior’ book was especially written for CANSA TLC, by creative writer and social worker, Sally Ann Carter.
Find out more:
https://cansa.org.za/resources-to-help-share-a-parent-or-loved-ones-cancer-diagnosis-with-a-child/
Covey says most people look for quick fixes. They see a big success and want to know how he did it, believing (and hoping) they can do the same following a quick bullet list.
But real change, the author says, comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out. And the most fundamental way of changing yourself is through a paradigm shift.
That paradigm shift is a new way of looking at the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents an approach to effectiveness based on character and principles.
The first three habits indeed deal with yourself because it all starts with you. The first three habits move you from dependence from the world to the independence of making your own world.
Habits 4, 5 and 6 are about people and relationships. The will move you from independence to interdependence. Such, cooperating to achieve more than you could have by yourself.
The last habit, habit number 7, focuses on continuous growth and improvement.
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This document provides an overview of a presentation on government relations for non-profits given by Derwin Dubose. It discusses establishing infrastructure for advocacy like legal review and identifying champions. It also covers relationship building techniques like researching lawmakers, initial cultivation meetings, and stewardship. Specific resources mentioned include Derwin's blog on legal issues, the North Carolina lobbying guidelines, and an iContact workshop on nonprofit email marketing.
This document provides an overview of North Carolina state government for political science students. It outlines the directly elected Council of State positions like Governor and Lt. Governor. It also lists the gubernatorial appointed Cabinet positions and independent boards and commissions. The presentation describes the structure of the North Carolina Senate, House, and UNC Board of Governors. It discusses some challenges facing North Carolina state government like rapid population growth and record budget shortfalls. The presentation concludes with advice for launching a career in government and politics.
The document is a 2009 draft development plan presented to the board of trustees. It summarizes fundraising efforts from 2006-2008, noting that goals were surpassed in 2007 and 2008 due to large one-time gifts that are not sustainable. The 2009 plan projects raising $954,000 through increased efforts like a board giving campaign, major donor solicitation, the winter gala, direct mail, grants, third-party fundraising, and new programs. The presentation provides fundraising projections and strategies for each of these initiatives to meet the 2009 goal.
The document outlines a social media strategic plan for the Department of State Treasurer. It discusses understanding social media and its benefits, listening to internal communications and target audiences, mapping available resources like staff time and tools, and implementing an initial presence on Facebook and Twitter. The plan recommends focusing on existing content and messages, designating a social media manager, developing unified policies and procedures, and integrating social media with the website redesign to help disseminate information to external audiences.
Using the Bully Pulpit -- Working with Elected OfficialsDerwin Dubose
Derwin Dubose presented strategies for financial literacy outreach with elected officials used by the North Carolina State Treasurer's office. They launched initiatives targeting various audiences around the state with minimal funding. Events, tours of the state, research boards, columns in local media, and inviting officials to join boards helped them reach over 10 million people with earned media attention. Lessons included standing out from other organizations, focusing programming in areas officials "own", and realizing different projects attract different types of credibility. The presentation provided examples of successful projects and partnerships to serve as models.
You may be stressed about revealing your cancer diagnosis to your child or children.
Children love stories and these often provide parents with a means of broaching tricky subjects and so the ‘The Secret Warrior’ book was especially written for CANSA TLC, by creative writer and social worker, Sally Ann Carter.
Find out more:
https://cansa.org.za/resources-to-help-share-a-parent-or-loved-ones-cancer-diagnosis-with-a-child/
Covey says most people look for quick fixes. They see a big success and want to know how he did it, believing (and hoping) they can do the same following a quick bullet list.
But real change, the author says, comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out. And the most fundamental way of changing yourself is through a paradigm shift.
That paradigm shift is a new way of looking at the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents an approach to effectiveness based on character and principles.
The first three habits indeed deal with yourself because it all starts with you. The first three habits move you from dependence from the world to the independence of making your own world.
Habits 4, 5 and 6 are about people and relationships. The will move you from independence to interdependence. Such, cooperating to achieve more than you could have by yourself.
The last habit, habit number 7, focuses on continuous growth and improvement.
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Derwin Dubose's 30 for 30
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Derwin Dubose’s
30 for 30
The top 30 things I’ve learned
about life and leadership so far
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About me
I’m Derwin Dubose
Mild-mannered change agent who
navigates public policy, advocacy, press,
and fundraising for nonprofits
Graduate student at
Harvard Kennedy School
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Proud son of
Bobbie Pope-Dubose (pictured with me)
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You can contact me via:
LinkedIn
Email
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No one owns you.
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You are the captain of your own ship
and bear responsibility for the life you
lead – not your parents, not your
significant other, not your boss.
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Tell your own
narrative.
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You are both protagonist and author of
your story. Don’t let others define it or
tell you how to promote it.
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Hat Tip: Dan Schawbel
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Know your
competitive
advantage.
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What can you do that no one else
can?
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Being weird is
friggin’
awesome.
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What makes me weird makes me
wonderful.
Hat Tip: Dave Rendall
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Always be
planning.
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The ABZ approach to planning has
guided my career.
Hat Tip: Reid Hoffman and Ben
Casnocha
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Take short-term
losses for long-term
gain.
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It’s easy to do when you know when to
quit and when to stick.
Hat Tip: Seth Godin
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The world
doesn’t want to
be changed.
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Well-intentioned people—including
some of your loved ones—will
subconsciously fight to the death to
defend the status quo.
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You will make
enemies.
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If you disrupt the status quo, people
will fight you. Also, jealousy is one of
the most powerful, yet most disguised,
human emotions.
Hat Tip: Liz Ryan
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Few things are
personal.
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Thicken your skin for attacks that may
cut deeply but are simply
manifestations of numbers 7 and 8.
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Troublemakers
win history.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. was the most
hated man in the US, but you can now
visit both his birthplace and monument
on his federal holiday.
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Use tact and
diplomacy as
needed.
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I prefer blunt, data-driven discussions
but had to learn how to deliver
messages in ways they are most likely
to be received.
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Don’t always pay
the cost if you’re
not the boss.
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Knowing when to follow is essential.
Sometimes you have to use the AMP
decision making model: “Ain’t my
problem!”
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Understand family
pathologies.
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All families pass thoughts, beliefs, and
behaviors along with genetic traits. Break
the negative patterns and embrace the
positive.
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Hat Tip: Iyanla Vanzant
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Don’t forget
whence you came.
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I am African American, Southern by the
grace of God, and grew up poor. I’m
proud that my accent, vernacular, and
tastes reflect those cultures.
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Understand
privilege.
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Be thankful for the rich blessings that
have given you opportunities others
lack.
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Defy expectations
daily.
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As a black male in the US, statistically, I
should be unemployed, in jail, or dead.
Those statistics—and anyone who
carries prejudice based on them—can go
to hell.
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Seek wise
counsel.
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Mentors have helped me navigate life
while providing technical assistance on
specific challenges.
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The 48 Laws of
Power rule every
institution.
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From street-corner drugs to the halls of
Harvard.
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Hat Tip: Robert Greene
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Forgive.
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I’ve wasted too much time holding
grudges. Forgive early and often, but it’s
impossible to show compassion to others
until you first forgive yourself.
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Hat Tip: TD Jakes
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Take care of
yourself.
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Physical, emotional, and financial fitness
is required to navigate life.
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You never know
people’s private
struggles.
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I try to be compassionate with everyone,
despite tension between us. Who knows
the battles they face behind closed
doors?
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Sometimes, s#*t
just doesn't work
out.
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Inevitably jobs, relationships, and friendships
will fail. Those failures don’t mean that you—
or the other folks involved—are
fundamentally flawed or broken.
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Be ready to start
over.
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When my life hasn’t been in alignment with
my values, identity, and dreams—or when
s#*t just doesn’t work out—I’ve had to make
decisive changes without looking back.
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Hat Tip: Srinivas Rao
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Trust your
instinct.
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Most drama in my life has derived from
me ignoring gut feelings. When
something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it!
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Always be
authentic.
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Sometimes I’ve tried to be what others
expected in order to land jobs and
relationships. Inevitably, everyone was
disappointed when the veneer faded.
Just be yourself from jump!
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Live life on your
own terms.
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As a strong introvert, I’ve struggled with
not being more outgoing or social, but
now I do things my own way and have a
lot more fun!
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Own your
mistakes.
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Regardless of intent, my actions and
words have hurt others and myself. I
carry that burden daily and try to make
amends when possible.
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Show love while
you can.
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Unexpectedly, I lost my stepfather and a
best friend without telling them how
much they meant to me. Make sure the
people you love know how much you
care.
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You are enough.
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I finally learned to accept myself, as I am
—imperfections and all.
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Now, I only let people who accept me
into my life. People who try to change
me have to go.
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Time is your most
precious resource.
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Once you lose a second, you can never
get it back. Take risks. Have fun while
you can. YOLO.
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Shouts Out
To the institutions who’ve invested in me…
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Shouts Out
And to some really cool people who’ve invested in me…
Kerra Bolton
Milly Cowles
Debra Derr
Benee Dixon
Mariano Gonzalez Roglich
Susan and Speed Hallman
Lynn Holmes
Lula Larkin
Bettye Maye
Janice McAdams
Cynthia O’Neal (in memoriam)
Lonzy Randolph (in memoriam)
Carlotta Russell
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