Life Lessons Through Sports

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Forrest Parker Jr of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

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Jul 28, 2017

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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Forrest Parker Jr of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. They discuss the sports offered at the clubs and how the lessons can translate to every day life. Recorded 7/26/17 For more videos and information on your community, go tohttp://comcastnewsmakers.com/

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