A journalism giant passes - Ken Allen, whose voice and reason commanded attention, praised for mentoring many

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A journalism giant passes - Ken Allen, whose voice and reason commanded attention, praised for mentoring many

Ken Allen, the journalism giant whose probing mind, searing wit, and stentorian voice were hallmarks of a near-seven-decade career at The Gleaner, passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies on Sunday after a long ailment. He was 87....

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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