Teen summit headed to Orange Mound
The first teen summit was held at the Whitehaven Library in June. About 45 youths showed up, according to Respect the Haven CDC founder Jason Sharif. (Courtesy Jason Sharif)
Local leaders, many affiliated with the Nation of Islam, will discuss topics such as early childhood development, music entrepreneurship, juvenile justice and self-defense.
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Orange Mound Soldier LLC Gary Muhammad Jason Sharif Respect the Haven CDCDaja E. Henry
Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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