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IN THIS ISSUE
Africa /Caribbean News
Ballin’ Out
Briefly
Classifieds / Local Business
Cover Story
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Publisher’s Desk
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Health
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Out & About
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This is your life
What’s Up Doc?
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Dr. F. V. Allison, III
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Rev. Dr. Michael Page
Kevin Russell
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Clarence Williams
COVER ARTIST: Victoria Jackson
SPECTACULAR MAGAZINE | April 2014 | www.spectacularmag.com