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Thaddaeus Carr, Black Male Initiative president, speaks about
group activities, such as study tables, at the organization's
meeting Jan. 30.

Black Male Initiative celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Chelsey Boutan | February 6, 2012

Growing up in the Englewood District of Chicago was rough, said Thaddaeus Carr.Shootings, gangs and drug dealers took over the streets. To stay focused, Carr said he surrounded himself with people who could have a positive impact on his life."It was such...