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The New Faces of Homelessness in America the FamilyDominique Whalen kept the faith through homelessness.

Dominique Whalen and his mother, Kimberly, share a happy moment as they, along with her 12-year-old son, pick up gifts from Families Forward. The family is just up from homelessness thanks to help from the D.C.-based organization. PHOTO: Barry Student


Robert Champion: Drum Major for Change

By Julianne Malveaux

TriceEdneyWire.com) - Most parents of college students look forward to December, when their students come home for the holidays. Some are so excited to see their offspring home that they actually come to their colleges to pick them up. Others prepare special treats and goodies as an antidote to the oft complained about cafeteria food.

Robert and Pam Champion won’t have that opportunity. Their son, Robert, died on November 19. His death has been ruled a homicide and he is allegedly the victim of hazing. Florida A&M University, one of our nation’s most respected HBCUs, is in the headlines now, not because of its excellent academic programs, but because its celebrated marching band has apparently had a culture of hazing. read more