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    as long as they do not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion of a nonviable fetus. There have been numerous cases since Roe v. Wade that have placed an infringement on women’s reproductive rights. In the state of Kentucky, abortion is legal…

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    Homelessness can be defined as “a temporary condition that people fall into when they cannot afford to pay for a place to live, or when their current home is unsafe or unstable.” (suitcaseslinic.org). Homelessness has become a serious issue in America, with 610,042 individuals found to be homeless in January 2013. 85% of homeless persons are individuals, but 15% are in family households. This makes the issue of homelessness even more drastic, with 33% of all homeless people being youths under…

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    grow through not only their education, but also their values and character. Being apart of Owensboro Public Schools, I was given many opportunities to grow as a person through my education, such as Leadership Owensboro Middle School, Kentucky Youth Assembly, and Kentucky United Nations Assembly. These programs helped my education progress while helping me build confidence and shape me…

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    Volunteering In Kentucky

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    that they have had the opportunity to change someone else's life, and be grateful for their lives. Furthermore, Louisville, my residential city, a city full of entertaining activities for children like going to the Kentucky Science Center, but also lively events for the older generations. I decided that it was an opportunity worth taking because I would be able to make a change…

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    My name is Cassius Clay, but many people know me as Muhammad Ali. I was born in Louisville Kentucky in 1942 to Odessa Grady Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. It all started when I was twelve when my bike got stolen from a neighborhood kid, and I wanted to beat him up and get my bike back. I took up boxing and became an outstanding amateur boxer. As a teenager I went to Central High School in Louisville Kentucky, but my passion for boxing was first. After high school in 1954 I fought in my…

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    Jobs to Louisville Job-seekers will get the exciting opportunity to apply to join the team that has built bleachers and grandstands for a variety of the most notable venues in sports, from Yankee Stadium to the Kentucky Horse Park. Job opportunities are one of the benefits that have resulted from the Tuttle Railing System acquisition, which occurred in September. All positions excluding the sales team will move to the 350,000 square feet of production space on Bernheim Lane in Louisville.…

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    Professional Boxer (1961-80), political activist, lecture, entrepreneur, actor, a philanthropist, winner of six Golden Gloves titles in Kentucky, 2-time National Golden Gloves titles, 1 Olympic Gold Medalist, and 3-time Heavyweight Championship, his name is Muhammad Ali also known as “The Greatest.” Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky in January 17, 1942. Clay was the son of Cassius Marcellus Jr and Odessa Grady Clay. His father made a living painting signs and murals,…

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    Rubbertown is a movie created by Remington Smith, the documentary is based small district in the southwestern part of Louisville, Kentucky. In this city, the citizens are in constant danger because the many chemical plants that reside in Rubbertown. Some of the chemical plants have contributed to as much as 30% of the population is dying of cancer, the documentary focuses on the lives that are affected by these chemical plants rather than a neutral perspective. Primarily the creator follows two…

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    Kentucky Derby Facts

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    Kentucky Derby Facts The one thing which I loved the most when I lived in New York City was to go to horse races during the late spring and summer at Belmont Park in Long Island. There was something so exciting about it and I just love horses they are so wonderful. The biggest thrill was the Triple Crown which began with the Kentucky Derby in Kentucky, went on to the Preakness in Maryland and finally the Belmont Stakes in New York. I never put too much money on the horses but it was a thrilling…

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    was born on January seventeen, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. died June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona. Ali was a professional boxer and social activist. He is a fighter, challenger, and a leader. Ali grew up in the American South in segregated public facilities. His father; Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr supported a wife and two sons. His mother Odessa Grady Clay was a householder. At the age of twelve Ali started boxing under the tutelage of Louisville policeman Joe Martin. Ali was the…

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