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PRICHARD, AL (WALA) – The City of Prichard is taking on a new initiative launched by President Barack Obama to address opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color.

Prichard Mayor Troy Ephraim sat down exclusively with our FOX10 News Reporter Rudy Harper to discuss the initiative.

When Mayor Ephraim took office he told us his administration would have to address problems facing youth in the community, especially young men of color.

We met with two young men at city hall who’ve made good choices.

Jermale Daniels and David Wright were born and raised in Prichard and are now pursing degrees at Bishop State Community College.

“My dad he’s deceased. My mom suffers from schizophrenia,” Wright said. read more…