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Love, Light & Culture: Celebrating Kwanzaa with A Red Circle

Kwanzaa, an annual week-long holiday honoring African-American and Pan African culture, is nearing again. Mark your calendars for December 21st and turn up the excitement with A Red Circle as we celebrate community, joy, and unity. 

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Winter is Coming: Tips from a A Red Circle on Sustaining Wellness

Mid-autumn is here and as the food growing season draws to a close, wellness remains a priority. A Red Circle’s Community Wellness team calls attention to crucial steps that ensure winter preparedness. 

Food Matters

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Making a Heartfelt Difference on World Heart Day

September 29th is World Heart Day, a time to increase awareness on the impact and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A Red Circle is in on the mission to spread knowledge on the value of lessening chances of heart disease Read more

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A Red Circle Celebrates Give 8/28 Day During Black Philanthropy Month

A Red Circle is proud to recognize two momentous occasions right now: Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28 Day. 

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Myth vs Fact: Getting Real about Food Deserts

Food deserts, or high-needs communities that don’t have supermarkets or grocery stores, have long been a public health threat. They’ve existed before anyone coined a term for them, and although we now have language for these areas, there’s still Read more

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Public Comment: Ferguson PD Search Policy

I would like to express concern about the proposed strip and cavity search policy and its implications for residents of the City of Ferguson.  The policy gives wide latitude to police officers to invade and violate the bodily autonomy Read more

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