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Strangers who helped try to find an autistic New York City teen who walked out of his school and disappeared joined his family and friends last Saturday for his funeral, somberly marking the tragic end of their three-month search.

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Avonte Oquendo / Male / Black / 14 Years old

Height 5’3″ / Weight 125 lbs / Hair Black, Eyes Brown

Last known address: 98-01 67th Ave., Queens, NY

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Ten Philadelphia men – including a teacher, businessmen, authors and community activists – were honored last night as winners of the BME Leadership award, created to recognize black men who step up to lead the community.

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The BME Leadership Award is one part of the BME Challenge, which is pronounced “Be Me” and stands for Black Male Engagement. BME is led by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in partnership with the Open Society Foundations’ Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA).

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The inaugural F3 event will support Autism Speaks – the Philadelphia Affiliate of the National Autism Association, Monday, November 7, 7:30 PM and continue through the duration of the Monday night showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.

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Congressman Bob Brady recently introduced a resolution that applauds the Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines and Philadelphia International Airport for instituting best practices procedures for helping families with autistic children when they are traveling.

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