Jazz poet's final attempt to break through isolation - Philadelphia Inquirer

Jazz poet's final attempt to break through isolation Philadelphia Inquirer On top of that, the harrowing realities of the last years of his life - Heron spent much of his last decade in prison on drug-related charges before releasing one last brief but remarkable album, I'm New Here, in 2010 - are barely alluded to and never ... and more »

John Legend, Kennedy Center start program to engage youth in social issues in ... - Washington Post

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John Legend, Kennedy Center start program to engage youth in social issues in ... Washington Post ... photos, poems, music or any recordings of creative expression to the project's website to answer that question. Gaye's groundbreaking 1971 Motown album tackled difficult social issues such as war, drug addiction and poverty, and asked audiences to ... Legend, Kennedy Center program honors Marvin GayeThe Associated Press Legend, Kennedy Center program honor Marvin GayeAlbany Times Union all 143 news articles »

Grieving mother writes moving plea about son's drugs hell - This is Leicestershire

Grieving mother writes moving plea about son's drugs hell This is Leicestershire A grieving mother is hoping her poignant poem about her son's descent into drug addiction will stop youngsters following in his footsteps. Yvonne Clegg's son Ashley had taken drugs for 15 years before he killed himself in September, aged 30.

Local books: thrills, chills and quills - The Seattle Times

Local books: thrills, chills and quills The Seattle Times New in local books: Urban Waite's "The Terror of Living" in paperback; Paul Schmid's prickly porcupine story, archaeology on San Juan Island and poems from a Seattle University professor. No comments have been posted to this article. and more »

Marvin Gaye Inspires Social Issues Program from John Legend - Eurweb.com

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Marvin Gaye Inspires Social Issues Program from John Legend Eurweb.com ... photos, poems, music or any recording of creative expression to the project's website to answer that question. Gaye's album was the first from Motown to tackle difficult social issues such as war, drug addiction and poverty.