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Ren’a Wagner: mother, MBE president, preacher, speaker, student, she has done it all

By T.S. Kumbula When D. Ren’a Wagner wants to do something, she moves fast. Last October, she joined Muncie Black Expo. A few weeks later, she was elected president of the Muncie chapter of Indiana Black Expo. In January, she began her term as MBE president. She has not looked back since. “I ran because it has always been my dream to run for president of Muncie Black Expo president. It’s a chal-

Jon and Ren’a Wagner

lenge. It’s something that I want to do for the community. I always want to do something for the community,” she said. “I have a vision for the Muncie Black Expo. The vision is for Black Expo to become one of the most influential black groups in the community, helping people get jobs, help kids stay in school, succeed and go on to college. I want Black Expo become the most important outlet for the black community. “I also want to see continued on page 3

Blacks Hit Hardest by Lung Rick Taylor, caring citizen, community activist Cancer Report finds they are more likely to develop, die from disease

By Jeannine Lee Lake The Muncie Times

Rick Taylor

When you meet Director Rick Taylor, Delaware Machinery you immediately realize Human Resource

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