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Author Archives: Rickie Brown

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Drastic action for a safer community

by Rickie Brown August 22, 2012February 10, 2021

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, on Fox’s Good Day, Chicago, Hermene Hartman, founder of N’DIGO, “Magapaper for the Urbane,” suggested the most unthinkable alternatives to deal with crime in the African-American community.

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A city that sprang hope for all Americans

by Rickie Brown and One View November 12, 2008February 10, 2021
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Mama’s strength kept us all together

by Rickie Brown April 2, 2008February 10, 2021

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