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The views expressed in this blog are<\/em> those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

February is Black History Month.\u00a0 March is Women\u2019s History Month.\u00a0 Both months \u201ccommemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of blacks and women in American history\u201d.<\/p>\n

In February, I interviewed Lafayette<\/a> graduate Kyara Gray-Uqdah, class of 2011, who embodies what both February and March are about.\u00a0 She is both a successful entrepreneur and a champion of fairness and equality for the black community in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

Here is her story.\u00a0 The interview begins at 4:52.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QdXMg7rhhFY<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. On Friday night, Chris Michael and John Leone were broadcasting the Central<\/a>–Wilson<\/a> district basketball playoff game. Central won rather easily, but the best story came at the very end when a 4-year manager and beloved member of the Wilson team wore a uniform for the first time.\u00a0 Izayah Close was put in at the end of the game and, after missing a shot, he got the ball back and made a jumper from the foul line.\u00a0 Both teams celebrated the special moment.\u00a0 No one could miss the smile on the face of Zay.\u00a0 Central won the game, but no one lost that night.\u00a0 We will replay the moment next week during championship week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. The 76ers<\/a>\u2019 Joel Embiid, who is certainly making a huge contribution to the success of the 76ers this year, made a big contribution this week outside of basketball. He will donate $100,000 (his cut from the NBA All-Star game) to several homeless shelters in Philadelphia.\u00a0 The 76ers ownership matched that contribution to the same groups.\u00a0 The donations will provide \u201c<\/strong>15,000 meals; 4,000 essential clothing items; care and treatment for 1,000 homeless people receiving COVID-19 vaccines; support for more than 30 previously homeless families; funding for a six-week summer camp for more than 50 homeless and at-risk youth; and shelter and essential needs for over 300 teens facing either homelessness or home insecurity.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. The District basketball brackets came out on Saturday amid some surprises. Both the Easton<\/a> girls and Easton boys opted out of the playoffs.\u00a0 Both had very good records \u2013 the girls were 7-2 and the boys were also 7-2.\u00a0 Both would have been seeded quite high.\u00a0 The Stroudsburg<\/a> girls team also declined to play.\u00a0 Covid continues to rear its ugly head.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. One note on the Eagles<\/a> \u2013 they are looking for and in need of a talented wide receiver. Experience at the position in the NFL would, obviously be a big asset.\u00a0 If the Eagles want Jalen Hurts to be successful, he will need help at that position.\u00a0 Look for a signing soon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. The District basketball championships will be decided this week at the PPL Center. We will have high school games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.\u00a0 On Saturday, Lafayette will play football against Colgate<\/a> to start their 4-game spring football schedule.\u00a0 The game starts at 3:30pm.\u00a0 RCN-TV will bring the games to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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