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Here's where I saw it on NBC Nightly News:

http://video.aol.com/partner/hulu/nbc-nightly-news-with-brian-williams-making-barbershops-more-book-friendly/2Ri6h_CSkjoetCClu9JH3uG78hmSTD_K

And here's an article:

http://www.somdnews.com/stories/11122008/indycov164954_32178.shtml

Excerpt:

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

By SARA K. TAYLOR

When Ron Moreland was asked if he would set aside a corner in his
Waldorf barbershop Ron's Cut Masters for a reading nook catering to
young children, he didn't have to think too hard about it.

"It's a privilege to be a part of something of this caliber," said
Moreland, a fan of Dr. Seuss. "This is something for the young and
old."

Part of a national program established by the National Institute of
Literacy, Boys Booked on Barbershops was launched in 2004 with more
than 100 barbershops throughout the nation now participating.

Since 2006, Mocha Moms, a support group for stay-at-home mothers of
color, has been involved in the program, hoping to promote literacy
and a love of reading among youth........

(snip)

And here are more articles.

http://www.google.com/search?sa=N&tab=nw&q=%22Boys%20Booked%20on%20Barbershops%22

Lenona.


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