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Develop Africa's President Featured in News Story on Local TV Channel in Tennessee

In December 2008, Sylvester Renner, the President of Develop Africa, had the unique opportunity of doing an interview for local TV News Channel 11 - WJHL in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The interview aired on Sunday December 14th and Monday December 15th.  During the interview, Sylvester explains his motivation for starting the organization - a passion to do his own part  - to make a difference.
   
The video is available below and also on the News website - TriCities.com (a one-stop-shop for information, connections and convenience in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia).  

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TV Interview on Tricities.com - local news website

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