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Deo Mwano leads diversity, equity and inclusion trainings for companies nationwide. He grew up in Manchester after fleeing political unrest 20 years ago in what is now the Democratic of Republic of Congo. Prompted by the death of George Floyd and resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, Granite Staters are expressing renewed vigor in addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in their workplace, community and state government advisory groups. “With everything that’s been playing out in our communities, companies and organizations are more receptive to bringing trainings to their organizations virtually,” said Deo Mwano, a business consultant in Manchester hired…

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Danielle Rowe’s life has always been a little different. Born to a white mother and a Black father, she was adopted by a white family as an infant, then raised along with another adopted African American sister and four biological children in Utah County.“Other than (my sister), I didn’t know any other Black people. Growing up I was always the only one,” Rowe explained. “I danced in the dance club in Orem and I was the only one who looked like me, which made for its own challenges in that world. But it (happened) everywhere, I was teased, I was…

BEAUMONT, Texas — Coins, stamps, and rocks are all common collections. One Beaumont man decided to collect something unique. They say a collector’s passion borders on the chaos of memories.“Because of my interest in history. I’ve studied and read a lot, and even come into the libraries,” said Donald Bailey.The Army veteran collects artifacts that document Beaumont’s Black history.In his hand, he held a piece of what he has gathered in the last 50 years.“I have a collection that was left to be my mother and my stepfather. And a lot of it is forgotten history,” Bailey said.Born and raised…