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Tuskegee Airmen blazed the trail for black pilots
The movie “Red Tails,” the George Lucas-financed film about the triumphs of the Tuskegee Airmen,
Honoree is a woman of firsts
There are a few sure things I know that take place every January. First, this publication will
Black men seek community solutions
I received an email that had this statement in its subject line: “Black Men Across America
City residents working to improve neighborhoods
One of the positive things I am seeing in Youngstown is people coming together to make their
Conference aims to encourage adoption of black children
Over the years, neighborhood churches have served many purposes besides being a house of prayer.
Ursuline grad pays it forward with scholarship fundraiser
Youngstown native Keith Coleman values education and was taught as a teenager to give back to his
A national memorial for Dr. King
Perhaps you’ve seen the advertisement while waiting to watch the rest of your television program.
A month of personal milestones
This month marks two significant anniversaries in my life. I will celebrate 35 years with The
Seminarian speaks out for gay rights
Does God love homosexuals, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people? Is it time for the 21st-
Youngstown friends took different path
Shortly after publishing my March column on the six young men involved in shooting into a house full
Would Dr. King be pleased today?
Where were you on April 4, 1968? I was a sophomore at East High School, and I, like the rest of
Be sure to take a look at these December events
Don’t let the cold breezes — aka The Hawk — and snowy streets stop you from attending some important December events.
The number of students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties participating Saturday in The
The number of students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties participating Saturday in The
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 36,000 Associated Press The number of jobs employers cut in February,
Saying goodbye to an old friend
Less than two years ago, I dedicated a column to Patricia Ann Hawkins Anderson, who was celebrating
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 10 Source: Associated Press
For future’s sake, learn the lessons of the past
I want you to think back to your high school years for a few moments. Do you remember studying in
Resolve to better yourself this year
A new year is here, and many of you again have taken the time to make out your personal resolutions
Ringing in new year right way
December contains Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and celebrations are set for all of those
Stimulus bill offers energy tax breaks
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is primarily set up by our government to kick-start our
Show your support for the NAACP
The fall season is usually the time when the area’s minority-rights advocacy groups have their major
Resolving city schools dilemma
The headline told the entire story: “Youngstown Schools Ranked Worst in State.” As I read the
No end to race debate
The debate over race in this country just won’t end. Even though the president is a black man —
Brooks reunion planned
The Kimmel Brooks Housing Project. That name was both a badge of honor for its inhabitants, and
Anger of some misses point
The idea of blacks supporting black-owned businesses is not new. In fact, Booker T. Washington, the famed black educator, author and lecturer, advocated blacks supporting their own, as did Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X.
From a grateful son to a special mother
This month is bittersweet for me. On the one hand, my daughter, Erin, turns 18, and I turn another
Easter events are a labor of love
In the next several days, churches will either host or sponsor a variety of Easter or Passion plays
Men: End violence against women
March is Women’s History Month, but I’d like to focus on how all men can help make life better for
Coming to grips with race in America
I have had a book in my library for years that I finally decided to make time to read. It is called
Resolve to encourage in 2009
A new year is here, and like most other folks, I’ve decided to draw up a list of resolutions, which,
Election shouldn’t change policy
When Barack H. Obama is sworn in Jan. 20 as the nation’s first biracial president, will that historic event signal the end of affirmative action?
Putting focus on adoption
We have often heard the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. To build upon
Keeping faith in recovery
Patricia Hawkins-Smith recently celebrated the 10th year of her new life. The Struthers woman and
Joy of fantasy football
While listening to ESPN sports talk radio a few weeks ago, ESPN anchor and commentator Scott Van Pelt said, in general terms, that all fantasy football players were crazy geeks and nerds.
Helping with health insurance
The next president of our country will again have to deal with the seemingly impossible problem to
Honoring black dads
Some in the mainstream media view that as an oxymoron.
The merry, merry month of May
May is by far my favorite month.
The merry, merry month of May
May is by far my favorite month. There are at least six days in May that I enjoy. The first is
Attire Matters
I couldn't help but chuckle at a story I edited earlier this week involving an event at Youngstown State University.
In praise of women in Valley
Without a doubt, our country would not be as great as it is without the significant contributions of women.
Notable feats in history
I will dedicate a portion of this column to some little-known black history achievements that probably don’t get a whole lot of attention.
What would Dr. King think?
If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated in April 1968, were alive today, he would
Black culture, history in the news
The next three months will provide several opportunities for black people to get acquainted — or reacquainted — with their culture and history.
September is Hispanic Heritage Month
September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and I'm glad to see my old friend Henry Guzman will be a part of the local activities planned at Youngstown State University.
Long list of emails
While going through a long list of e-mails at work, I received one that caught my eye.
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