Monthly saturday columns from Vindicator regional editor Ernie Brown:
May 4th, 2013 | Comments (3)
You know your day, your year and the rest of your life will be impacted when a doctor informs you
April 6th, 2013 | Comments (1)
Since 1986, Women Hand In Hand has provided some financial aid to 125 young women to obtain their bachelor’s degrees, and some have gone on to graduate school.
March 2nd, 2013 | Comments (23)
While perusing news websites CNN and Fox News, I read some things that sadly reminded me that
February 2nd, 2013 | Comments (10)
Black History Month again will bring forward the names of these people who have changed the fabric
January 5th, 2013 | Comments (3)
Many people begin a new year resolving to better themselves. If you have decided this is the year
December 1st, 2012 | Comments (2)
There will be five significant celebrations this month. The first four, most of us know well.
November 3rd, 2012
Another Youngstown native has reached a significant milestone. Lydia Esparra, a graduate of
October 6th, 2012 | Comments (3)
Last month, death took two more longtime Mahoning Valley black trailblazers — Margaret Linton-
September 1st, 2012 | Comments (2)
The culture and contributions of Hispanics, and their impact on American society, will be on display
August 4th, 2012 | Comments (7)
One of my best friends died from complications of AIDS in San Diego, Calif., three years ago. He
July 7th, 2012
Major League Baseball’s annual midsummer exhibition, the All-Star Game, is Tuesday. Millions will
June 2nd, 2012
Some of you may remember the name Leon Stennis, The Vindicator’s former religion editor and
May 5th, 2012 | Comments (5)
Today is the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo — the 5th of May — which commemorates the
April 7th, 2012 | Comments (8)
This is a short story about two boys — one black, one white — who grew up together on Youngstown’s
March 3rd, 2012 | Comments (7)
Tuesday is the primary election, and I remind you again to get out and cast your ballot for the
