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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 12, 2012
- 2 min
Are You a Bully?
Bullying is a big problem. It can make you feel lonely, sad, angry, and hurt. Being bullied isn’t fair and bullies can hurt you in many...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 9, 2012
- 5 min
Lack of Values at Heart of Illiteracy Problem
At the age of 13, Yusef Shakoor was part of a gang. At 15, his mother made him a ward of the state and at age 19, he was imprisoned...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 9, 2012
- 2 min
My friend Quinn had to move today!
I’m very sad today, because my classmate and friend Quinn told me he was moving. I walked him to his locker and helped him clean it out....
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 9, 2012
- 3 min
Stepping into the shoes of another
It was a horrible day. My grandson was hauled off to juvenile detention and my granddaughter was picked up by Child Protective Services...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 3, 2012
- 3 min
Detroit Woman Fighting Illiteracy by Dealing With Her Own Learning Disability
Dyslexia is a learning disability that can hinder a person’s ability to read, write, spell, and sometimes speak. Dyslexia is the most...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 3, 2012
- 2 min
Mentoring is a Two-Way Reward
Every Thursday, I get to hang out for an hour with future experts in forensic taxes, sports medicine, and people. This week when our...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jun 29, 2012
- 3 min
Multi-Generational Addiction: The Ever-Present Enemy
The next generation of adults—those who are teenagers now—are challenged like no generation preceding them. This is the first generation...
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Thrive Detroit
- Nov 9, 2011
- 3 min
Writers group to address illiteracy in Detroit at November Conference
Photo: Eddie Connor It’s a story most city residents already know, still it’s hard to comprehend. A report released in May by the Detroit...
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Thrive Detroit
- Oct 9, 2011
- 2 min
Dearborn Couple Makes Statement with Wedding at Occupy Detroit Protest
In a setting complete with an autumn afternoon sunshine, flocks of gray pigeons, street musicians, and an array of interesting guests, a...
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