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Youth Summer Activities

By Kim Brown-Taylor at June 11, 2009 | 2:53 pm | 0 Comment

Summer is almost here, the economy is ill, and parents are searching for inexpensive activities for their youth. Free  summer activities are magic words right about now.  The following article provides some excellent ideas for keeping younger kids busy at a reasonable price. If you have ideas that you are planning for your children that may help others with this

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Jasmine Alexis – District of Columbia

By Kim Brown-Taylor at April 24, 2009 | 10:06 pm | 3 Comments

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present Jasmine Alexis,  Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008, as our newest High Achiever. Jasmine Alexis, Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008 is an eighteen year old senior and honor roll student attending Keystone National High School.  A member of the National Society of High School Scholars, winner of a National English Merit Award and

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Youth and Mentoring Programs for African American Girls

By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 25, 2009 | 3:46 pm | 2 Comments

To build our resource listing of youth and mentoring programs for African American girls, I am asking for your help with providing information on clubs and organizations that focus on educating, empowering, and encouraging pre-teens and teenage girls.  I am also looking for churches that have  youth programs for girls that are open to non-members.  If you know

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