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College athletics' bid to identify sickle-cell carriers: Not ready for prime time? Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:02PMAn initiative launched by the National Collegiate Athletic Assn. to screen close to 167,000 college athletes for "sickle cell trait" is "full of potential pitfalls" and should be recast before taking effect, two experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute and a leading pediatrician have warned.
Are Term Limits in Congress the Answer To Corruption? Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:34PMThe high-profile scandals involving Congressional Black Caucus members Charles Rangel, Maxine Waters and Eddie Bernice Johnson bring to mind two words that no elected official wants to hear: Term limits.Each of these prominent black Democrats is under investigation, and they...
Sunday Special: Soccer league enriches immigrants’ experience Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:37AMIn a league of their own, they assimilate to America while keeping their roots.
Tuskegee Airman worked to preserve pilots’ legacy Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:47PMAs one of the country’s first black military airmen, Robert “Bob” Maxwell embraced his place in history and sought to preserve the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy by encouraging young people to learn about aviation.
Racial violence changes student — and school Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:56PMDuong Nghe Ly can't wait to begin his senior year at South Philadelphia High School. A day of violence there last year changed his life, and he wants to learn if his school has been transformed as well. South Philadelphia High School - High school - Education - Student - School
Pastors fight to get 3 expelled students back in school Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:15AMPointing to striking similarities with a 1999 case that made national headlines -- the expulsion of six black high school students in Decatur for fighting -- local pastors met today with Proviso East High School officials in Maywood hoping to get three expelled African-American students reinstated. The three 16-year-olds were among 12 students initially suspended in May after a fight in a school ...
USC plagued by offseason controversy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:39PMBy: Russell Tolentino The history of the USC Trojan football team is littered with success. The program has 11 national titles, 38 conference titles, seven Heisman Trophy winners, 78 All-Americans and over 40 players in the NFL. But with all the glory has come contr...
Pastors to Proviso East: Reinstate 3 expelled students Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:30PMProviso East incident compared to 1999 Decatur case Pointing to a 1999 case that made national headlines, local pastors met Tuesday with Proviso East High School officials in Maywood.
Pastors: Reinstate 3 expelled students Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:26PMProviso East incident compared to 1999 Decatur case Pointing to a 1999 case that made national headlines, local pastors met Tuesday with Proviso East High School officials in Maywood hoping to get three expelled African-American students reinstated.
Mars Hill College ranks 17th in Washington Monthly magazine Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:56AMMARS HILL — Mars Hill College has ranked 17th among baccalaureate colleges in the nation, on a new college ranking recently released by Washington Monthly magazine.
They blazed a trail, then molded lives Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:59AMThey never set out to be heroes, and certainly not pioneers. They became every bit of both.
Nettleton changes race-specific school elections Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:56AMNETTLETON - The Nettleton School District will no longer use race in deciding who can run for class offices. The announcement came in response to reports of a district procedure that allowed only white students to run for some offices and only black students to run for others.
Morgan Carter was a man on the move this summer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:23PMHe looked at East Carolina, North Carolina, Delaware, William & Mary, Virginia, Towson, Penn and Miami of Ohio among others before choosing Georgia Tech. Carter, a 2008 Hylton High School graduate, will sit out a year because of NCAA transfer rules before being eligible to partici-pate in 2011.
Miss. flag could hurt bid for SEC baseball tourney Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:13AMJACKSON — The Confederate symbol on the Mississippi flag could hurt the state's bid to host the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament starting in 2012 because some people find the emblem offensive, a top conference official said Tuesday.
Dave Newhouse: Role model carries several roles Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:15PMSteve Jones, an Oakland graphic artist, is profiled in the book "Real Role Models: Successful African Americans Beyond Pop Culture," published this year by the University of Texas Press.
Futbol Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:05AMOne World Soccer Camp gives refugee children a connection to the community. by Christian A. Winn It is a perfect, sky-blue morning when I pedal into Ann Morrison Park looking for Boise's annual One World Soccer Camp. Specifically, I'm seeking out Dave Rucklos, volunteer coordinator for the Idaho Rush Soccer Club; Atticus Hoffman, Boise High senior, acute soccer enthusiast and youthful founding ...
Miss Not-So-Perfect USA | Although rocked by lasting scandal and controversy, pageants have continued to stay the course Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:38AMWith the Aug. 23 Miss Universe pageant quickly approaching, contestants from all over the world are packing their gowns, swimsuits, makeup and dreams in anticipation of making the trip to Las Vegas to compete for the title. But the road to the top of the pageant world isn't always a straight one. F... By Mike Easterling and Stacy Pettit.
Jon Wertheim: Venus Williams answers your questions Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:11PMSeven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams is our guest respondent for this week's Mailbag. Currently ranked No. 3 in singles and No. 1 in doubles, Venus has taken a break from preparing for the U.S. Open and promoting her bestselling book Come to Win in order to answer your questions.
RI Academy alumni to hold banquet meeting Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:17PMThe Rappahannock Industrial (RI) Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet on Saturday, August 7, at 2 p.m. at Essex Intermediate School at 912 Intermediate School Circle, just off of Marsh Street in Tappahannock.
Stedman Graham: The ‘Athletes Against Drugs’ Interview with Kam Williams Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:57PM*Stedman Graham was born on March 6, 1951 in Whitesboro, NJ, a community founded in 1901 by a group of prominent African-Americans which included Booker T. Washington and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Stedman attended Middle Township High School where the 6’6″ phenom starred on the varsity basketball team. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work [...]
Interview With Stedman Graham Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:22AMAthletes Against Drugs founder Stedman Graham pictured with local students/participants of his youth empowerment program.
Stedman Graham: The ‘Athletes Against Drugs’ Interview Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:12PMStedman Graham was born on March 6, 1951, in Whitesboro, NJ, a community founded in 1901 by a group of prominent African-Americans which included Booker T. Washington and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Stedman attended Middle Township High School where the 6’6” phenom starred on the varsity basketball team.
Rolandas Gimbutis, swim coach Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:55AMThere aren't a lot of 6-foot-10 swimmers in the world. Rolandas Gimbutis, who competed on the Lithuanian swim team in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics, thinks he might be the only one. Lithuania, a former Soviet republic with 3.4 million people, declared its... Lithuania - Soviet Union - Algirdas Brazauskas - United States - Prostate cancer
VSU getting $1.5 million grant from alumnus' foundation Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:38AMWhen he lost his athletic scholarship after an injury forced him to give up football at what then was Virginia State College, Reginald F. Lewis showed the entrepreneurial drive that later would earn him a fortune. "He had to work his way through," said his mother, Carolyn E. Fugett, recalling ...
Virginia State University Gets a Major Financial Boost Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 9:55AMFiled under: Dr. Boyce Money , News Virginia State University is set to receive the largest gift in the school's history, a $1.5 million grant from the foundation of the late Reginald Lewis. The school is going to rename the business school after Lewis, who is considered by some to be the most successful black entrepreneur in history. Lewis' life was cut short in 1993, when he died of brain ...
VSU getting $1.5 million grant from alumnus' foundation Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:11PMWhen he lost his athletic scholarship after an injury forced him to give up football at what then was Virginia State College, Reginald F. Lewis showed the entrepreneurial drive that later would earn him a fortune. "He had to work his way through," said his mother, Carolyn E. Fugett, recalling ...
Jacksonville Juneteenth celebration held Saturday Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:18AM“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge played from speakers in Community Park about 12:30 p.m. on a hot 90-degree Saturday as kids played on inflatables and went to face-painting booths. Such was the sixth Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville, a...
College Football: the Argument for Paying Players Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 10:46AMThe argument, "Whether or not to pay college football players," receives more discussion each year. There are valid points for, and against, this highly charged topic. It seems more and more fans and members of the media join the ranks of those in favor of the idea each year. Their reasons seem to be based on logic, facts and fairness. Arguments against appear to be based on emotion, idealism ...
CSF Announces Merit award winners Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 8:32AMWakefield - The Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc., a Dollars for Scholars Chapter, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Bill Spaulding Merit Award. In order to be eligible to apply, students had to be college-bound high school seniors in the top 10% of their class and a Wakefield resident. The winners were Rex Lam, Christopher Mogni, Steven Parad, Maureen Quirk ...
Rotary's golf tourney funds scholarships Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 9:43PMThe Miami Dadeland Pinecrest Rotary club held its annual golf tournament and raised funds to give out 13 four-year scholarships. The club has been honoring deserving students for more than 25 years with scholarships totaling more than $200,000.
BACARDI® Gold Rum and the WNBA Schedule Announcement of the First Recipients of the Gold Standard Scholarship Program Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 3:30PMBACARDIÂ® Gold Rum and the Women's National Basketball Association , in partnership with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, announced today that they will award the first Gold Standard Scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each to two female students at the league's fifth annual WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon on July 14.
Community Calendar Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 4:53AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for publication.
Hail Walter McCarty, returning hero Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 11:53PMThe Carver Community Organization is having its 65th annual meeting Friday at the C.K. Newsome Community Center. Evansville native and former NBA player Walter McCarty is the Keynote speaker.
Hail Walter McCarty, returning hero | VIDEO Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 11:53PMThe Carver Community Organization is having its 65th annual meeting Friday at the C.K. Newsome Community Center. Evansville native and former NBA player Walter McCarty is the Keynote speaker.
Michelle Obama Tears Up, Urges Students To Pursue Higher Ed In Academies At Anacostia Graduation Speech Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 1:35PMWhat's Your Reaction? WASHINGTON — Her voice cracking and eyes filled with tears, first lady Michelle Obama remembered her parents' sacrifices for their two children and how they pushed for success as she urged high school graduates to claim their destiny.
Remarks by the First Lady at Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Ceremony Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 12:06PMDAR Constitution Hall Washington, D.C. 10:35 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, all. Thank you so much. And first of all, thank you, Charity. Charity did a great job on that introduction. (Applause.) Love you all, too. So proud. I want to thank the Anacostia Senior High School Choir for their amazing performances. (Applause.) And I also want to thank Brandon, Annie, and of course your ...
China Turns Its Focus To Africa Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:37AMAs their myriad ties strengthen, there are ways for investors and companies to profit.
Organized attack to get Helen Thomas, the most revered member of White House press corps Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:29PMLike a cat ready to pounce, the Israel Above All clique has been waiting for its chance to snare America ’s most senior journalist, the redoubtable Helen Thomas. One false move and she is trapped.
Juneteenth event aims to educate Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 9:49PMManatee County's African-American history and its future will be celebrated as a new Juneteenth
New Report Highlights Effective Model for Improved Graduation Rates Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 8:13AMCollege Success Foundation data shows dramatically increased high school graduation and college completion rates among low-income, underserved students
Ron Sparks relishes his underdog role in governor's race Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 7:45AM"He's the luckiest candidate I've ever met," campaign manager Rick Dent said. But Sparks calls his success hard work, not luck.
College program for inmates graduates 9 Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 1:41AMNora Moran wrote a college paper on eating disorders among women in prison. It's a topic she knows well. She had both anorexia and bulimia — and she spent nearly a decade at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, the state's only maximum security prison for women.
Black college fund helps with more than just money Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 1:31PMUNCF meeting in Fort Lauderdale to discuss fundraising document.write (" "); The United Negro College Fund, the "a mind is a terrible thing to waste" group, is helping its 39 member universities avoid wasting funds that could be funneled to education.
Community Calendar Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 4:51AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for publication.
Community Calendar Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 4:36AMBased upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave ...
UK notebook: Phillips picking up early commitments Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:52AMJoker Phillips ' first spring recruiting period has been a rousing su
Phillips happy with early recruiting haul Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:52AMJoker Phillips' first spring recruiting period has been a rousing success, as the Wildcats picked up five commitments in May to bring their total to eight. This time last year, UK had just one commitment, South Carolina defensive end Justin Henderson.
Wall of Fame boasts 95 percent of seniors headed to college Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11:35AMEven before incoming freshmen step a foot into the high school, shes on them.
Local Urban League woos younger members Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 10:21PMThe National Urban League is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and it is looking forward to its next 100 years. But to get there, the historic civil rights and community organization group must gain and keep younger members to carry the torch. Local member Carla Howard is ready for the challenge.
Neighbors Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 2:04PMThe University of Iowa honored outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni on April 13 at the 93rd anniversary Finkbine Dinner for Representative Student Leaders, one of the university's most prestigious award ceremonies.