SecondChance.mov – Second Chance Broadcast Journalist: Iris Pérez Photojournalist: Norman Fairhurst Length: 8 minutes Synopsis Whether we’ve witnessed the destruction of addiction in our own lives, or in the life of a loved one, all of us can resonate with Pastor Derrick Aldridge’s story. Pastor Aldridge’s addiction to crack cocaine cost him three months in jail, his seat as leader of Foss Avenue Baptist Church in 2006, and nearly took his life. Today, Aldridge’s very own Second Chance Ministries is thriving. Through his recovery, Aldridge assists a 300-member congregation overcome addictions. His congregation includes young people, most of whom recovering drug-users.

 

The Break Presents: Ariez Onasis

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Raised in St Thomas, USVI. From the USA. I've Been rapping Since: The first time I smoked a blunt. Many years ago. I can't remember the date. My style and/or skills have been compared to: Crack cocaine. Highly addictive, you may not realize how much …
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Marion Barry: Federal probe into Gray campaign 'holding the city hostage …

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Barry's statements were part of a wide-ranging interview in which Joynt grilled Barry on race, his own arrest for smoking crack in 1990, his views toward Asians, and his political future, as he stands poised for election to a third term on the council …
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BETTING MACHINES FACE THE AXE

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The Evangelical Alliance charity said the machines had frequently been referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling.” ”. 26th September 2012. By Gary Nicks. BIG money gaming machines in betting shops could be axed to tackle gambling addiction.
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