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Josephine Blake
Josephine Blake
Reporter · Athens, GA
Josephine Blake, a graduate of Spelman College, has spent over 6 years covering community issues in Athens and surrounding areas. Previously, she worked for the Athens Banner-Herald, where her reporting on local grassroots movements brought attention to critical social issues.
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The Backpack Project of Athens will host “Perspectives on Homelessness” on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ciné — an event featuring a screening of the documentary “No Place to Grow Old” and a panel with local homeless service providers, according to a press release. The documentary follows three homeless adults living in Portland, OR, focusing on their stories, experiences and the greater homelessness crisis. Tickets are $8 through Ciné , with free tickets available for anyone facing a financial barrier.
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