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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: Lee Johnson, Tuskegee Airmen, Hugh Hefner, Black History, U.S. Military
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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: Physical Conditions, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Prostate Cancer, Medical Services
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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: Black History, Documentary (genre), Michigan
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Black History, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Whole Foods Market, Rentals
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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: Barack Obama, Entertainment, Baseball, Alan Tudyk, Minority Groups
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Dumas Center hosts second annual Black History Month event
Associate ProducerThe Dumas Center in Roanoke held it's annual Black History month event earlier this evening. The "Showtime At The Dumas" event honored native Roanoker and Goddess of Soul Jane Powell A local band entertained guests during the main event, and there was...Tags: Black History, Human Interest
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Overcoming a racist past in Baltimore
February is Black History Month. Baltimore is celebrating it by commemorating the march of African-Americans toward full membership in the American family. Although I am a white man born and raised in the strictly segregated Baltimore of nearly eight...
Tags: Social Issues, Black History, Credit and Debt, Racism, Discrimination
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Gospel Jubilee resonates with congregants
Staff WriterThemes of community, empowerment and joy rose to the rafters Saturday afternoon as some 150 parishioners celebrated together at the third annual Gospel Jubilee at Second Baptist Church in El Centro. “Do you need more strength? You’ve got to...Tags: Black History, Prisons
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Remembrance service planned for Pearl Williams
The Williams family and members of Greater Campher Temple will observe a memorial service celebrating the life of Pearl J. Harvey Williams. The service will be held at the church Sunday at 4 p.m. The church is at 125 W. Bethel St. in Hagerstown. The...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Black History, Religion and Belief, The Herald-Mail, Christianity
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Boyle African-Americans remembered for achievements
scollins@amnews.comIn honor of Black History Month, Boyle Landmark Trust hosted a two-day celebration of Boyle County African-American history. Thursday and today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boyle Landmark Trust Chairwoman Barbara Hulette and other members gathered at...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Black History, Slavery, Dining and Drinking, Human Interest
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Senior briefs
Support groups The Department of Aging and Disabilities has updated a booklet on community support groups. The booklet focuses on groups for caregivers, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement for adults and children, diabetes, brain injury, cancer, stroke,...Tags: Physical Conditions, Medical Specialization, Diabetes, Calvert County, Parkinson's Disease
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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: No Age (music group), Wii, Jams and Jellies, Game Playing, Stroke
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Feb 21, 2013
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