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Barry Carter

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Columnist at The Star-Ledger bcarter@starledger.com

 New Jersey
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Joined August 2012
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Despite losing his mom to the coronavirus, a Newark, N.J. firefighter cooks for seniors, doctors and nurse bit.ly/2RCZzNY @CityofNewarkNJ
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Newark, N.J. principal is the wind beneath their wings at Avon Avenue School bit.ly/2wlfMj9 @NPSvoices @CityofNewarkNJ
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She stood in food lines years ago. Now she helps those struggling to eat like she once did. bit.ly/2WW6EN0

As coronavirus takes its toll, she’s giving everything she’s got for struggling neighbors

When does she rest. Hardly ever to help those in need.

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The coronavirus took his job as a cook, but Newark man vows to never to return to the streets bit.ly/2QFrjRh @CityofNewarkNJ
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Eighty to 90 percent of his business has been lost, but that’s not stopping a restaurant owner from preparing more than 1,000 meals for seniors. bit.ly/3dp7A2i
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What do you do with 2000 lbs of corn beef and 30 barrels of beer that the coronavirus won't let you use. bit.ly/3b4I4xb
INCYMI - The sanctuary was empty, but the pastor still had church service. bit.ly/3aYzCiU
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Black history was in fashion for these sisters, who wore shirts every day to honor black women. bit.ly/2I6o14Y

Sisters wore shirts honoring black women every day. It sparked new lessons at school.

A family project created a buzz about African-American history at an elementary school.

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Last year, Oprah gave $500,00 to an after-school program in Newark, N.J. Today she gave $5 million to another in the city bit.ly/2vVDDFt @CityofNewarkNJ
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The Shady Rest Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains was the first African-American owned and operated country club in the United States. bit.ly/2SSuG7V
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“A zip code should not be the reason our babies go without.’’ This mother fights for kids with autism. bit.ly/3bFgZll
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N.J. teen from Newark makes bowties to help dogs get adopted bit.ly/39n521N
This N.J. teen designs bowties for dogs and it’s the best thing you’ll see all day

This N.J. teen designs bowties for dogs and it’s the best thing you’ll see all day

This teen animal lover designs bowties for dogs waiting to be adopted.

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Dr. John A. Kenney, considered to be one of the most influential African-American doctors of the 20th century, built the first African-American hospital in New Jersey bit.ly/2vJcC8k
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He's 18 and his specialty is community service. Now add Millburn Board of Education to the resume of this high school senior bit.ly/38JKYX4
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Downs syndrome does not define this cheerleader who is heart of her school's wrestling team bit.ly/2Gpg7ms
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They’re both 38 years old now, with families and a mission that has turned their pain into purpose. Two Seton Hall roommates are stronger after the fire. bit.ly/2sDTvLB

Turning pain into purpose, a horrific fire made two Seton Hall roommates stronger

College roommates severely burned in the Seton Hall fire educate students about fire safety

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“The average leader makes people think highly of the leader. The great and exceptional leader makes people think highly of themselves." N.J. karate legend inspired thousands in his battle against ALS. bit.ly/36Pv2BX
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“Every black girl should have a representation of themselves and they should see what a black princess looks like.'' bit.ly/2Qgfu3b
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Feathery fun happens in cities, too. Urban birders are passionate about their hobby bit.ly/2Zj51Ii
Special needs football player has the 'Heart of a Giant,' and Super Bowl tickets because of it bit.ly/2tr84Cd @CityofNewarkNJ
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