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March 24, 2008 Staff Photo by Chris Seward
Al Ford, also known as 'Mr. MEAC,' gets down and boogies during a timeout at a MEAC Tournament game at the RBC Center in Raleigh on March 14. 'I call it 'old school' dancing -- James Brown style,' said Ford, 66, from Georgetown, S.C. He broke out dancing during a MEAC timeout a few years ago, and the crowd loved it. 'The commissioner asked me to come back and do it again,' Ford said.
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Robert Willett
"The View" showcases the unique character of the people and places that form our community. The column explores the lives and relationships of the diverse groups that populate the Triangle. Anyone, regardless of age, race, cultural background or ethnicity, is a potential subject. We include the thoughts of those featured as they express how they view their own situation, allowing us a window into their lives.


Chris Seward
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