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Gospel giant Richard Smallwood, composer of timeless hits, has died at 77

Gospel giant Richard Smallwood, composer of timeless hits, has died at 77

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Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated, classically trained gospel composer and recording artist whose work reshaped contemporary gospel music, died Dec. 30 at age 77 from complications of kidney failure. Over a five-decade career, Smallwood blended classical, pop and gospel traditions, creating enduring songs like “Total Praise,” “I Love the Lord” and “Center of My Joy,” while influencing generations of artists across gospel, R&B and popular music.
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It’s a simple call: Give Henry the ball

It’s a simple call: Give Henry the ball

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With the Baltimore Ravens facing a win-or-go-home showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 4, the path forward is clear: feed Derrick Henry. After a dominant 216-yard, four-touchdown performance against Green Bay, the Ravens’ playoff hopes hinge on leaning into their bruising running identity and letting Henry carry the load in a high-stakes AFC North battle.
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Commentary: Structural inequality undermines Jamaica’s schools

Commentary: Structural inequality undermines Jamaica’s schools

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Wayne Campbell is an educator and social commentator with an interest in development policies as they affect culture and or gender issues. This week he highlights that curriculum reform efforts falter without intentional, culturally grounded curriculum implementation leadership.
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