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Family members talk about their link to Tuskegee Airmen
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND -- A South Bend woman and her family have a strong connection to the Tuskegee Airmen who have been recognized particularly this February during Black History Month in the movie "Red Tails." Evelyn Baugh and her sister, the late Agnes...Tags: U.S. Military, African-American History Month, Lee Johnson, Television Industry, Medical Specialization
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Arab museum in Mich. hosting Freedom Rides events
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn plans two programs to mark Black History Month related to the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The suburban Detroit museum says it's one of six sites nationwide to host a...Tags: African-American History Month, Documentary (genre), Michigan
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South Bend barber helps customers look good, stay healthy
SOUTH BEND - A shave, a haircut and a blood pressure check.
Men coming to Al's House of Style on North Olive Street can now trim their risk of heart attack at the same place they trim their hair.
Al's is a neighborhood barbershop trying to help black...Tags: Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, African-American History Month, Lee Johnson, Human Body
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Huppke: With Earth Day interest cooling, perhaps climate isn't far behind
Great news, everyone. This may be the last year you spend the day after Earth Day sleeping off a gluten-free smoothie hangover or washing the compost off your all-hemp gardening trousers. In fact, this may be the last year we even need an Earth Day. A...
Tags: Whole Foods Market, African-American History Month, Rentals, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Earth Day
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UPDATE: Funeral arrangements made for Tuskegee Airman who lived in Salem
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterFuneral arrangements have been made for Lt. Dempsey Morgan. His funeral service will be held on Monday at noon at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home at 1002 Moorman Road in Roanoke. ----------------------- The country and especially the Roanoke Valley...Tags: Tuskegee Airmen
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'42' may open the eyes of a new generation
Somewhere in the middle of watching the movie "42," about Jackie Robinson's historic rookie year breaking baseball's color barrier, I decided something. I decided that this weekend, I'm taking my sons to see it too. They're teenage athletes, and they've...Tags: Ernie Banks, African-American History Month, Barack Obama, Philadelphia Phillies, Minority Groups
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...Tags: Chess Playing, Chincoteague (Accomack, Virginia), African-American History Month, Alzheimer's Disease, Medicare
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Phantom liberals strike again!
Change of SubjectFrom President Obama's speech at Hyde Park Academy last Friday: There's no more important ingredient for success, nothing that would be more important for us reducing violence than strong, stable families — which means we should do more to promote..... -
Black History events at Northern State
Northern State University will host events celebrating Black History month. The events are sponsored by the Northern's Black Student Union, Residence Life and Multicultural Student Affairs. The events, free and open to the public, are: - Monday (Feb.... -
Imperial Valley College students celebrate black history with lecture, music
Staff WriterIMPERIAL — In an effort to highlight the struggles and achievements of African-Americans in history, the Associated Student Government at Imperial Valley College held a celebration of black history here Thursday. The celebration included music...Tags: Education, Robert J. Lopez, Africa
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Mayo: Nothing wrong with Allen West school appearance
Sun SentinelIn the past week, I've taken up for Marco Rubio and Allen West in print columns. What the heck is wrong with me? Or as one SunSentinel.com message board wag put it, "OK, who kidnapped the real Mike Mayo." All I can say is, even if I might not agree with...Tags: African-American History Month, Physical Fitness and Exercise, NAACP, Religion and Belief, Philosophy
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Adventures in art
Central Florida artists are as creative and innovative as any artists anywhere. So, it should be no surprise that Orlando's Chris "Tobar" Rodriguez has twisted the concept of "art exhibit" into a whole new adventure. On his website (http://www....
Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture, African-American History Month, New Smyrna Beach, Winter Park
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