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Local author says stay strong

Updated: Sunday, 01 Nov 2009, 10:02 AM EST
Published : Sunday, 01 Nov 2009, 10:02 AM EST

    When you think that your life is embarking upon its lowest point, a local author says it is important to analyze your life and find inspiration. Michael Daluz, the author of "You Gotta Dance" told 'Good Morning Connecticut' all about how a college brawl and split second of poor decision making changed his life.

    In 1987, Michael Daluz, a black U.S. Army veteran and Southern Connecticut State University college student with a 3.6 GPA
    was nearly beaten to death by a mob of white men as he and his friends left an off-campus bar. We won't give away the story, but an act of self- defense put Daluz behind bars. It was a life altering move that changed his life forever.

    Daluz told 'Good Morning Connecticut' that he witnessed a miracle during his incarceration and that led to self-reflection and an inner
    transformation. He says "You Gotta Dance" is a story about faith and overcoming great obstacles.

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    Nov 7th Black Expo
    Citywide Field House
    New Haven, CT
    9am -5pm

    Nov 7th
    Newark, NJ
    Men to Boys Movie Symposium
    9am -12:30pm

    Nov 21th
    Emanuel Baptist Church
    Sponsored by, 'B Sistah Girlfriends Book Club'
    New Haven
    3-5 pm

     

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