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Caldwells Appear On Steve

Turned Away From Resort 60 Years Ago, Civil Rights Leader & Wife Get Honeymoon Do Over

By Michelle Gladden
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Asbury Park resident Gil Caldwell and his wife Grace will be guests on the Steve [Harvey Show] this week. The daytime talk show taped the segment Monday to spotlight just how a group of fifth graders took a stand to help the couple get the honeymoon they were barred from having 60 years ago. Harvey […]

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Feb 13, 2018
Letters to the Editor

Letter: An Open Letter To My Asbury Park Hometown

Caldwell: When elephants fight, only the grass beneath them suffers

By Asbury Park Sun
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Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I remember a Scripture that says something like this: A prophet is without honor in his hometown. This does not apply to me. I have been humbled as I have been honored in Asbury Park. The City Council, Second Baptist Church, St. Stephens AME Zion Church, AP Kwanzaa, the T. Thomas […]

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Jan 20, 2018
Asbury Park

From Amistad To The White House Reading & Discussion

Kay Harris Bridges Past To Present With Teachable Moments Book

By Michelle Gladden
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Kay Harris is an Asbury Park business owner who remains active with the local school district from which she graduated in 1970. She was among those who accompanied the students’ recent mission to Ghana, giving them personal journals to reflect on their experiences.   And while her personal journey and history led her from Clark […]

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Jun 20, 2017

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