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African American History the Focus of a New Class for Teens in Bridgehampton

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Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African/American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African/American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African/American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Willie Jenkins teaches a workshop on African/American History to a group of teens as part of the Zenith Youth Program at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Friday evening. MICHAEL HELLER

Desirée Keegan on Oct 27, 2020
Willie Jenkins wants to do more than tell the world that Black lives matter — he wants to show them why. So, the Bridgehampton-based activist and leader of many marches... more

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