Remembering John Lewis at Georgia Capitol Service
Civil rights icon John Lewis was lauded as a hero at a Georgia Capitol ceremony in Atlanta. Politicians and family paid tribute as Lewis lay in repose before Thursday funeral arrangements with Obama and Bush attending. King III accompanied his daughter Yolanda as mourners watched the hearse stop at the mural reading Hero.
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Malik B of The Roots dies at 47 in Los Angeles
Malik Abdul Basit known as Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47 in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia born rapper contributed to four albums before leaving in 1999 and later appeared as a guest on 2006 and 2008 group albums. The Roots honored him on social media, noting his devotion to Islam and marking his memory.
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Eid grief: families mourn virus deaths as Eid al Adha nears
Muslims in Egypt and Iraq face Eid without loved ones as COVID-19 worsens grief. Marwa Conelly mourns her father and mother shortly before Eid al Adha while others recall lost relatives from Eid al Fitr. Families cope by prayers, rituals, and remembrance as hajj restrictions add sorrow.
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Wigs for Kids campaign raises funds with match offer
The Wigs For Kids network of affiliates donors and recipients unites to boost awareness and donations. Anonymous supporters Discount Drug Mart and Senders Pediatrics provide a dollar for dollar match up to 1800 dollars, guiding supporters to bit.ly WigsForKids-DoubleYourImpact or WigsForKids.org for details.
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ORMACO party bus to Toledo Museum and Tony Packo's
ORMACO invites a party bus trip to Toledo with a 9 30 a m departure from Buehler s Fresh Foods River Styx, 11 30 lunch at Tony Packo s, private docent tour at Toledo Museum of Art, free museum time, and 4 30 p m return. Cost 95 dollars per person. Reserve at ormaco.org or call 330 722 2541. Susan G. Komen s Power of Pink Week runs Aug 9 15 with online activities. The More Than Pink Walk is Aug 15 with a 10 a m Facebook livestream and a neighborhood one mile or 5K walk run.
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Ex-Indiana Gov Joe Kernan dies at 74
Former Indiana governor and Vietnam POW Joe Kernan, who led Indiana after Gov. Frank O'Bannon's death, died at 74 in a South Bend health facility. A Democrat, Kernan served as mayor of South Bend, lieutenant governor, and governor for 16 months before losing to Mitch Daniels.
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