By David Pendered Aug. 6 – Swedish indie artist Sofia Talvik has added her voice to the pro-choice side of the post-Roe debate. America’s Deep South figures prominently in her new single, Too Many Churches. “I am of the opinion that if you have a voice you should use it. I am using mine now,” Talvik […]
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Back-to-school smilesBy David Pendered Aug. 12 – This gallery of smiling faces of parents and children celebrates this year’s annual back-to-school party hosted in Clarkston by the Islamic Circle of North America Relief. Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks was in the crowd gathered Aug. 8 for the celebration at Masjid Al Mumineen. Also joining in the festivities […]
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Cancer Moonshot, food desertsBy David Pendered Aug. 10 – The Biden administration talked Wednesday about research that aims to devise and produce foods so nutritious they can help prevent cancer and lower health care costs. A related challenge to improve diets involves overcoming food deserts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture named Wednesday as a Day of Action in its […]
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ICNA’s annual school supply party: Saturday, ClarkstonBy David Pendered Aug. 1 – Free back-to-school supplies for about 1,000 of DeKalb County ‘s underserved children are to be given away Saturday during a back-to-school party – complete with ice cream – to be hosted in Clarkston by the Islamic Circle of North America Relief. The party, and free backpacks and supplies, are […]
