Quavo hosts summit against gun violence in Atlanta
Quavo held the Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Takeoff's would-be 30th birthday. VP Kamala Harris joined a fireside chat as panels discussed gun violence prevention and youth programs. The events cap a year of advocacy, including Sparks Grant program awarding $100,000 to Atlanta organizations.
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Migos
Quavo
Takeoff
Rocket Foundation
Carter Center
Atlanta
Kamala Harris
Congressional Black Caucus
Harris
Greg Jackson
White House
Office of
Community Justice Action Fund
Houston
Nipsey Hussle
Pop Smoke
Pnb Rock
Young Dolph
Summit
Foundation
Ask Amy: coping with a long friendship snub and unrequited crush
A reader asks how to handle being snubbed by a close friend after being excluded from family celebrations. Amy advises addressing the hurt directly, seeking clarity and an apology, then choosing whether to move on or mend the relationship. A separate query asks about pursuing a crush on a mechanic, with Amy noting the risk of unreciprocated interest and suggesting evaluation of the relationship before acting.
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Amy
Shelley
Dear Abby on pets afterlife and wedding gown guilt
Dear Abby counsels on grieving a cat and belief in an afterlife, noting religious differences in souls and urging consultation with a personal adviser for comfort. A second reader asks how to tell a friend she cannot be a bridesmaid, with Abby advising a gentle, noncommittal approach and focusing on shared happiness.
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Abby
Beacon shelter in Kensington challenges and fragile stability
Beacon serves 294 residents with five deaths since 2021 and 86 left without trace. The program faces neighbor concerns over drug use spillover, while staff pursue outreach, safety, and structured case management. Tarence, a 47 year old, aims for employment and housing as others pursue outpatient treatment.
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Beacon
Moore
Temple
Kensington
Maria Gonzalez
HACE
Fairhill
Tarence
Allentown
Dale Tippett
Prevention Point
Tippett
Megan Reed
Jefferson
Episcopal
Quercy Lozada
Philadelphia
David Holloman
Office of Homeless Services
Students reflect on mental health and college resilience
Students share varied views of mental health from call for emotional awareness to self care. FLP leaders describe tools like emotional intelligence and active listening to bridge gaps from home to college life and support growth beyond graduation.
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Salinas-Godsey
de la Garza
FLP
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Oregon
Askamy
Amydickinson
P.O
Freeville
N.Y
Dear Abby
Georgia
Missing
Kitty
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
DearAbby.com
Los Angeles
Huntingdon Station
Kensington Avenue
Salazar
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