Month: January 2013

Choices for felons are critical and difficult

By Carl Kenney

January 22, 2013

The choice a felony offender must make once he or she leaves prison seems simple: either earn a living in an honest, legal way or resort back to crime.  However, a perceived lack of options can compel a felon to make the wrong choice and continue a life of crime, according to justice department officials. […]

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Institute helps bridge youth digital divide

By Carl Kenney

By Imani Burrell YO: Durham Intern the Durham VOICE thedurhamvoice@gmail.com   Are you a kid who needs a computer at home or unable to get to one when needed? If so, Kramden Institute, located at 4915 Prospectus Drive, Suite-J in Durham, is a nonprofit willing to help if you’re willing to help yourself. At Kramden […]

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Comprehending hijab

By Carl Kenney

“Mahdiyah, do you bathe in that?” This is one of many questions that I’ve been asked regarding my hijab, or headscarf. At first, I used to get irritated and used sarcasm as a way to brighten up my mood. But as I got older, I realized…some people just don’t know why. According to a Google […]

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