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Wolde-Michael, Tsione

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CATHY Three Minnesotans and a Minnesota organization will be honored tonight at the 8th annual Ann Bancroft Awards, which recognize the achievements of girls and women. One of the winners is a 17-year-old African-American student. Tsione Wolde-Michael (see OWN wold --like mold-- michael) is the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants. She attends Totino-Grace High School in Fridley... where she's worked to promote tolerance and fight discrimination. Wolde-Michael founded the school's first Diversity Club. Last year, she was chosen to spend a summer at Yale as part of the "Junior Statesmen of America Program." Tsione Wolde-Michael says after she arrived at Totino Grace... she had second-thoughts about staying there.
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