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Merlene Davis: Step team builds school pride, self-esteem

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:31 EST

The Tates Creek High School step team, formerly called The Untouchables, is an extracurricular activity that gives some students a reason to connect with their school, just as an academic…

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Merlene Davis: Journey from addiction to recovery displayed in art exhibit

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00 EST

Former and current clients at The Hope Center's George Privett Recovery Center are exhibiting their artwork, a hobby that has helped them with their recovery process…

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Merlene Davis: Learning the warning signs of suicide could save a life

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:17 EST

The death of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the dance show Soul Train, caught many by surprise. The surprise turned to shock when it was revealed he had apparently…

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Merlene Davis: Lexingtonian turns her HIV diagnosis into a book to help others

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Thirty years after HIV and AIDS were discovered, far too many people associate the disease only with gays and intravenous drug users. And far too many people continue to shun…

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Merlene Davis: Lexington woman, 85, shows that any of us can become artists

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:29 EST

A couple of decades ago, as I was flipping through TV channels, I discovered Bob Ross, a mild-mannered PBS art instructor who convinced me, over the course of a few…

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Merlene Davis: Do we need Black History Month?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

In More Than a Month, black filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman crisscrossed the country for a year exploring the good and the bad aspects of having a month dedicated to the…

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Merlene Davis: Comments sought on proposals for signature piece at Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Beginning Feb. 10, all of us will get to help decide which signature piece of art will define the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden. Artists from Lexington, Ohio, California and…

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Merlene Davis: Local foundation seeks scholarship applicants

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

About this time of year, organizations and foundations look for qualified candidates to give scholarships to. Just let that sink in for a minute. These folks are trying to give…

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Merlene Davis: With a higher education, most dreams are possible

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Many people of my generation could support a growing family on a high school diploma. That doesn't appear to be the case going forward, however. High school graduates and workers…

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Merlene Davis: UK basketball star Valerie Still recounts slave heritage in book

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

More than 150 years before University of Kentucky basketball star Valerie Still and her brother, Art Still, an All-American football standout were on campus, their ancestors lived and worked in…

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Merlene Davis: Confronting the sexuality of the disabled might lead to understanding

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Recognizing that adults with intellectual or cognitive disabilities are also sexual beings is about as uncomfortable for many of us as imagining our parents being intimate. Our discomfort, however, does…

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Merlene Davis: Former slave's life is a source of inspiration

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

There are times when we all get a bit discouraged and can't think of a good reason why we should continue to fight against what appear to be insurmountable odds.

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Merlene Davis: Donated electronics can revitalize a Frankfort cemetery

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

I love two-fers, and that's exactly what you will get when you donate old or damaged electronics to the Office of Educational Outreach and the Green Society at Kentucky State…

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Merlene Davis: Republican presidential hopefuls should try to get elected on issues, not fear mongering

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

In recent weeks, various contenders for the Republican presidential nomination have taken potshots at black people. What do you think that's about?

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Merlene Davis: Lyric's dress-making project needs your help

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The Lyric's Little Dresses of Lexington initiative will eventually help young girls and boys learn to sew and encourage them to reach out to others who are less fortunate. It…

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Merlene Davis: Special Olympics needs your knitting, crocheting skills

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Red and navy scarves will be given out to each of the 150 athletes expected to participate in Alpine skiing and snowshoeing at the Special Olympic Games from Jan. 22…

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Merlene Davis: Beloved Nathaniel Mission braces for changes in Davis Bottom

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

There is evidence of change all around the building in Davis Bottom that has housed the Nathaniel United Methodist Mission since the 1930s.

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Merlene Davis: Gingrich will be faithful because he is too old to stray

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

I was out shopping recently when I bumped into a respected member of this community who is also a longtime Baptist minister.

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Merlene Davis: Operation Happiness needs help for the holidays

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

For 41 years, Clark Countians have taken care of their own at Christmas by donating to and volunteering with Operation Happiness. After four decades, some readers are nodding their heads…

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Merlene Davis: There's funding available for programs for youth

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

It is not often we hear of an agency that is giving away money, but that is exactly what Partners for Youth is trying to do.

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