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In the Land of the Gullahs; Along the South Atlantic Coast, 'African American' Is a Way of Life
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When I entered the village church the congregation was in full
swing, belting out the day's scripture in what sounded like an
African dialect. I did not understand a word, but that didn't
matter. As I looked with uncertainty into the faces of the
crowd--from a matronly villager with skin the color of cocoa to a
burly brother with a '60s Afro--all returned heartfelt smiles.
Uplifted by a Sunday morning of African-style worship, I
followed the scent of catfish and collard greens to a favored local
hangout. Along the wooden porch a couple of women in braids were
setting out sweet-grass ...
 "Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)")
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Athol Red Raiders; 2008: 3-8 (1-7 Western Mass. Intercounty League).
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: Jim Wilson Home field: Athol High. Grass field, 2363 Main St., Athol. Brain trust: Coach: Rocky Stone (10th season...the Red Raiders a chance to see where they stand. Athol was thumped by Frontier last year, so a little payback...
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Realizing Fugard. (Athol Fugard Issue)
Magazine article from: Twentieth Century Literature
; One of my first meetings with Athol Fugard best reveals his approach to theatre...of the meeting. I will never forget how Athol refined the design through that model...of the truth of the design. That is how Athol works with designers, with himself as...
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Athol High asbestos not serious problem; Inspectors are OK with using facility.(LOCAL NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: George Barnes ATHOL - It isn't a clean bill of health, but inspections at Athol High School showed no serious health threat from...amp; Bond, an engineering firm hired by the Athol-Royalston School District and the state, found...
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ATHOL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS.(LOCAL NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; ATHOL - A total of $153,235 was distributed to Athol High School graduates and post-graduates. American Association...Angelia Masiello Osborne Memorial Scholarship: Joshua DeVault; Athol Boosters Association Scholarships: Joshua Blanchard, Jason...
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Athol scraps school swap; State gives district time to improve.(LOCAL NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: George Barnes ATHOL - The school reorganization hearing last...did not result in a decision to flip the Athol High and Middle schools as proposed...that when he went into the meeting in Athol Middle School, he was prepared to recommend...
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Armentrout blocks Mahar's comeback for Athol.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; ...on the last play of the game that sent Athol High into a frenzy. After Mahar Regional...rivals. "I was nervous the whole time," Athol coach Rocky Stone said. "We came in as...Armentrout, the game's MVP, to give Athol the upset. "I backed off, sized it up...
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Police charge 3 Athol youths in Fla. murder Suspects found in victim's home
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe
; Three Athol teen-agers who traveled last week to Florida in a stolen...home to about 800,000 people. The trio and two other Athol youths had driven a stolen car from Athol to Tampa after making stops in Vermont and Maine, allegedly...
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Athol scores first on Sox trophies.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: Paula Owen ATHOL - Athol was the first town in the state to host a public showing of the twin...Leagues. The trophies were to stop at only three towns on the tour - Athol on Saturday, Pittsfield yesterday and Shrewsbury today - before...
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What's in a name? Ask Athol.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: George Barnes ATHOL - Selectman Wayne Miller is concerned...advertisement in the Boston Herald puts Athol in a bad light, but it could be worse...other reading, "Without Sounding Like an Athol." Dr. Miller called it insulting to...
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Unearthing history; Athol monument conceals 150-year-old documents.(LOCAL NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
; Byline: George Barnes ATHOL - It is as close to a real treasure hunt as the town...group of people looking for answers. "It's like Athol's own version of `National Treasure,'" Athol Historical Society President Susannah Whipps-Lee...
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