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UWA Members

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UWA members pose with a sign as they prepare for a hunger strike.  The hunger strike was called off when the Maryland Stadium Authority agreed to talks.  Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.
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UWA members pose with a sign as they prepare for a hunger strike. The hunger strike was called off when the Maryland Stadium Authority agreed to talks. Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.

UWA Members and Supporters

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UWA members and supporters sing at the Labor Day Prayer Breakfast.  Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.
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UWA members and supporters sing at the Labor Day Prayer Breakfast. Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.

The Demands of the UWA

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 Signs outside the Labor Day Prayer Breakfast outline the demands of the UWA.  Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.
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Signs outside the Labor Day Prayer Breakfast outline the demands of the UWA. Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.

2007 Labor Day Prayer Breakfast

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Robert speaks to a crowd at the 2007 Labor Day Prayer Breakfast. Episodes 16, 53. Photo credit: UWA.
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Robert speaks to a crowd at the 2007 Labor Day Prayer Breakfast. Episodes 16, 53. Photo credit: UWA.

Members of the UWA at an Event

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 Members of the UWA at an event.  Pictured is Robert, who was featured in episodes 16 and 53.Photo credit: UWA.
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Members of the UWA at an event. Pictured is Robert, who was featured in episodes 16 and 53.Photo credit: UWA.

Victory for the United Workers Association

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A banner predicting victory at an event of the United Workers Association, the group that fought to improve working conditions and pay for cleaners at Camden Yards.  Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53.  Photo credit: UWA.
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A banner predicting victory at an event of the United Workers Association, the group that fought to improve working conditions and pay for cleaners at Camden Yards. Episodes 4-6, 16, 37-38, 53. Photo credit: UWA.

Inspiration for BSpirit

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Another graduate and youth mentor at BSpirit in Park Heights.  This graduate is interested in pursuing a career in music.
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Nargas Hyman's son was the inspiration for BSpirit over a decade ago. He now serves as a youth mentor.

Cierra, a Youth Mentor at BSpirit

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Cierra  is another youth mentor at BSpirit.  She tells her story in Episode 15.
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Cierra is another youth mentor at BSpirit. She tells her story in Episode 15.

Taveon "Bill" Nash

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Taveon "Bill" Nash works hard to avoid becoming another statistic.  He is a graduate and mentor at Nargas Hyman's after school program in Park Heights, BSpirit. Episode 14.
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Taveon "Bill" Nash works hard to avoid becoming another statistic. He is a graduate and mentor at Nargas Hyman's after school program in Park Heights, BSpirit. Episode 14.

The Stories of the Obituary Wall

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Ray Cook tells the story of those whose pictures at on the obituary wall at the after school program "On Our Shoulders."  Episode 12.
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Ray Cook tells the story of those whose pictures at on the obituary wall at the after school program "On Our Shoulders." Episode 12.
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