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T’Kay’s Terrific Twos | Afro

By Xavier Jones Telegram Media Specialist There is a box of treasure hidden under River Rouge, Mich. The hordes of people traveling for sports, food and entertainment in the city has skyrocketed over recent years. The fact that has taken the region by storm, is fashion. Ladies’ fashion in particular. River Rouge’s own social butterfly, […]

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