"With my family behind me, I can't lose"
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Russell Cosby was labeled 'slow' as a child, because he did not learn the way that other children did. It wasn't until he was well into adulthood that he discovered that he had dyslexia. His nephew, Ennis Cosby, also dyslexic, encouraged Russell to go to college and earn a degree. Ennis and Russell's famous brother, Bill Cosby, both helped Russell achieve his goal and find a way of learning that worked for him. After Ennis was murdered in 1997, the Cosby family began the Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation to help address learning differences and special education.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1999
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Together, we transform the world
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All across America young people are volunteering their time to help their communities. These volunteers find the work fulfilling. Various youth volunteer efforts are described and several teenage volunteers are interviewed. A related article shows people how to get involved.
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Year: 1999
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There's nothing better than a Big Brother or Big Sister
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The 90-year-old volunteer organization is dedicated to giving young people friends and role models. Volunteers range from age 16 to 70 in the highly successful program. Several participants discuss their experiences with the program.
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Year: 1995
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