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This month, we’re honoring Baltimore History makers with much thanks and recognition. Today’s spotlight is on Wesley Hawkins, CEO of The Nolita Program, a mentoring program in Baltimore.
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At age 31, Hawkins is also a retired correctional officer, property manager, mentor to underprivileged youth, a University of Baltimore grad and a single parent who recently adopted his younger brother and is dedicated to helping empower the youth. Here’s what his peers are saying:
Wesley Hawkins goes around to schools and mentors our youth to try help them walk in the right path of life. He gives life-changing speeches to not only our youth, but to the world. This young man has took on very big responsibility such as taking in his baby brother as his own son once they lost their mother, Nolita Smith. Wesley is a very elegant, wise, intelligent, young black man that wants nothing but the best and change. He is trying his best to change as much as he can about the world that we live in.
This guy has changed his life to have an impact on others. Not only did he change his life, he takes time out to help others in the community. He continues to embrace the youth, he goes from school to school in Baltimore City, encouraging our youth to do better. He’s able to grab the attention of these juveniles with his story and other creative ways. I’ve also seen him walk the streets in Northeast Baltimore, having one-on-ones with the youth.
Mr. Hawkins dedicates his time to mentoring and uplifting the youth in the community in which he grew up. He visits their homes and encourages them to achieve success through education.
Wesley has a pure and genuine heart for people, and most importantly the people of Baltimore. As a child and a young man who has grown up in Baltimore, Wesley has an intentional purpose and passion to bring peace love and positivity to the streets of Baltimore.
Radio One – Baltimore thanks you, Wesley Hawkins!
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A Look Through History: 50 Powerful Protest Photos
A Look Through History: 50 Powerful Protest Photos
1. Nation Gathers for March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
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2. Daughter of Eric Garner Leads Protest March In Staten Island
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3. Martin Luther King Leading March to Montgomery
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4. Protesting Rodney King Verdict
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5. Civil Rights Marchers on Bridge in Selma
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6. Anti-Trump Rally
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7. Black Students Sit-In at Woolworth’s
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8. The NYC Shut It Down The Grand Central Crew Grows
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9. Protesters Demonstrate Against Police Shooting During Panthers Football Game In Charlotte
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10. Protests Unfold In Charlotte After Police Shooting Death Of Keith Scott
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11. Activists Hold March Protesting Police Shooting Of Philando Castile
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12. Activists At The White House Protest Shooting Deaths Of Two Black Men By Police
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13. Activists At The White House Protest Shooting Deaths Of Two Black Men By Police
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14. Policemen Arrest a Protester atan Anti-Trump Rally.
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15. Police Officers Face Off with Protestors on I-85 in Charlotte
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16. Protesters React To Death Of Keith Lamont Before State Of Emergency in Charlotte is Declared
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17. Activists Hold March Protesting Police Shooting Of Philando Castile
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18. Protests Continue In Baton Rouge After Police Shooting Death Of Alton Sterling
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19. Black Lives Matter Protest at White House
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20. Finding Beauty In Tragedy
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21. State Of Emergency Declared In Charlotte After Police Shooting Sparks Violent Protests
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22. Pastors Gather For Prayer After Charleston Church Massacre
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23. Protest over the killing of unarmed teen in Ferguson
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24. Olympic Medalists Give Black Power Sign
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25. Baltimore Protests Death of Freddie Gray
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26. New York Police Rape Acquittal
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27. NFL Player Colin Kaepernick Kicks Off Silent Protests
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28. Ferguson, Missouri Residents Gather One Year After The Death Of Michael Brown
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29. Los Angeles Residents Protests In Memory of Trayvon Martin
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30. Protests Erupt in Baltimore After Funeral For Freddie Gray Who Died While In Police Custody
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31. The Day After Violence and Riots in Baltimore
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32. Million Man March Participants
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33. Protesters Kneel For Civil Rights Against Racism
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34. Protesters Holding Signs
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35. Selma Marches
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36. White Man Carrying Black Girl at March
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37. Black Panthers Protest At NYC Courthouse
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38. Outrage In Missouri Town After Police Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Man
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39. US Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Delivers “I Have A Dream” Speech
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40. Chicago Protesters Attempt To Disrupt Last Minute Holiday Shopping
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41. Protesting Against Hate in Portland
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42. Demonstration by The Black Panthers
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43. ‘One Man, One Vote’
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44. The March On Washington
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45. Ferguson’s Fragile Recovery Shaken After Police Casualties
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46. Anti-Anti Beyonce Protest Rally At NFL Headquarters In NYC
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47. Selma Marches
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48. ‘Dreamers’ Protest in Chicago
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49. Activists Hold Rally Protesting Proposed Trump Administration HUD Cuts
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50. Bronx Residents Protest Lack of Heat and Water
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A Look Through History: 50 Powerful Protest Photos
The saying goes, “stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.” Here’s a look a few powerful images from people who risked their safety and image to stand for civil rights during some of the most controversial times in American history.
