In 1989, arguably the most powerful man in one of the most powerful city’s in the world wanted 15-year-old Yusef Salaam dead. “Bring Back The Death Penalty” read the advertisement taken out by then-real estate mogul Donald Trump in big,…
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Exonerated Five’s Korey Wise Helps Combat Food Insecurity In Harlem
Food insecurity is a pressing issue within New York City that has been exacerbated due to the public health crisis. Community leaders throughout the different boroughs are putting the focus on ensuring vulnerable groups have access to food. Among those…
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Korey Wise Hosts Back-To-School Drive For Harlem Youth
Korey Wise, a member of the Exonerated Five, has turned the pain he endured into purpose and has grown to become a pillar in the Harlem community through his activism efforts. The hometown hero recently hosted a back-to-school drive for…
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Exonerated Five’s Korey Wise Provides Food For Senior Citizens In Harlem Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From hosting toy drives for underprivileged youth to donating money to help others fight wrongful convictions, Korey Wise—a member of the Exonerated Five—has been dedicated to paying it forward. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harlem native furthered his community-focused philanthropic…
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The Gift of Giving: Korey Wise of the Exonerated 5 Surprises Harlem Families with Christmas Toy Drive
Korey Wise is the new Santa! Or at least he played jolly ol’ St. Nick this week when he surprised dozens and children and families at a Christmas toy drive in his old neighborhood in Harlem, New York. Wise, an…
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