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Malcolm X Park Weight Club

The Malcolm X Park Weight Club is an informal group of guys who meet most weekday mornings in Malcolm X Park to lift weights and socialize. Featured are Vernon, who founded the group, and his friends Black, New Boo, and Jake.

This video was produced by Andrew Schwalm a resident of 51st Street and member of the Friends of Malcolm X Park.

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Alan Keith Green - Seasonal Maintenance Attendant for Malcolm X Park

There's one person who spends more time in Malcolm X Park than anyone: Alan Keith Green. Al is the Parks and Rec Department's Seasonal Maintenance Attendant for Malcolm X Park, and he's been doing the job for seven years. In addition to cleaning up the considerable daily accumulation of litter, he runs an informal lost-and-found, helps out the occasional homeless residents, looks out for the children playing on the equipment, and generally keeps the park in great shape. Frankly, he deserves a medal.

This video was produced by Andrew Schwalm a resident of 51st Street and member of the Friends of Malcolm X Park.

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