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Published: February 17, 2008
Tipping the scales
Local black churches take weight loss challenge
By Carla Hinton
Gone are the usual topics that once dominated the after-service conversations on Sundays at Prospect Missionary Baptist Church , 2809 N Missouri.

A month ago two women might have talked about the morning sermon or a sale at the local department store. The Rev. Lee Cooper may have discussed the highlights of Saturday's NBA basketball game with a group of men.

These days, the senior pastor might be discussing t...

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