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St. Paul activist Melvin Giles one of seven to receive $55,000 grant for rest and recuperation – Twin Cities
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June 13th, 2011 Lowertown Reading Jam: Melvin Giles presents “Sowing the Seeds of Peace” - Saint Paul Almanac
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June 13th, 2011 Lowertown Reading Jam: Melvin Giles presents “Sowing the Seeds of Peace” - Saint Paul Almanac
Melvin's Story, Melvin Giles is a community activist from St. Paul's Rondo community. When his life partner Mary passed, Melvin became very involved with LifeSource to, By LifeSource