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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders Day Celebration
Cover Stories
African American news from Pasadena - Founders Day of Southern CaliforniaThe 97th Founders Day of Southern California was held January 22 and 23 at the Pasadena Sheraton Hotel and the Convention Center, and hosted by the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter. The lovely and well-planned event was
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An Emergency Call to Action–Time is of the Essence
Opinion/Commentary
By Dr. Rosie Milligan   
African American news from Pasadena - Call to Action by Dr. Rosie MilliganA very important issue is pending congressional action. The Cobell plaintiffs and the Department of Justice agreed to an extension date of February 28, 2010 as a deadline for Congress to take action on the $3.4 billion settlement in favor of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes—White Indians and White Confederates. Black Freedmen (descendants of black slaves, which mean
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2010 Trumpet Awards – A Room Full of Giants
Cover Stories
By Joe C. Hopkins, Journal Publisher   
African American news from Pasadena - Trumpet AwardsThe annual Trumpet Awards were held last week in Atlanta, GA. The event, produced by Dr. King's former assistant and our friend, Xernona Clayton, was inspirational, as always. The eighteen year old event was
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Being True to Black History Makers
Opinion/Commentary
By George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist   
African American news from Pasadena - George E. Curry on Black History MakersThe news media is fascinated with anniversaries, especially those ending in round numbers. Therefore, it came as no surprise that the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro lunch counter sit-ins was celebrated this week. On February 1, 1960, four students from North Carolina A&T University – Ezell A. Blair,
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Obama Fights Back …Finally!
Opinion/Commentary
By Cameron Turner, Turner's Two Cents   
African American news from Pasadena - Turner's Two Cents on ObamaAfter months of having metaphorical sand kicked in his face by conservatives bent on ruining his presidency, Barack Obama has finally put his boxing gloves on. With his state of the union address last Wednesday and his town hall with Republican House members on Friday, President Obama did what he should have done months ago – push back against the stubborn partisanship and
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SNCC, Fifty Years Later
Opinion/Commentary
By Marian Wright Edelman, NNPA Columnist   
marian_wright_edelmanDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday every January becomes an occasion for looking back at the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. As the celebration of the King Holiday leads into February and Black History Month,
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Rick Law Vying to be Pasadena’s New Police Chief
Community News
By Commander Rick Law   
commander_rick_lawAfter 35 years working at every level of the Pasadena Police Department, Rick Law has put his name in the hat to become the next Police Chief of Pasadena. Law, who retired from Pasadena in 2008 after reaching the level of Commander, brings a unique background to the competition and a lifelong relationship with Pasadena.
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Avoiding Overdraft and Bounced Check Fees
Business & Finance
Have you ever been hit by a hefty charge for accidentally withdrawing more money than is in your checking account? These fees can be quite high, so the California Society of CPAs (www.calcpa.org) advises that you understand how they work and how to avoid them.
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Do you like Obama's use of Town Hall meetings to gain support for his programs?
 

This Week in History

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, born February 4, 1913, was an African American civil rights activist.  The U.S. Congress deemed her the mother of the modern day civil rights movement.  She died October 24, 2005.

Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey Douglass, born February 7, 1817, was an African American abolitionist, orator and writer who fought against slavery and for women's rights.  He was the first African American citizen appointed to offices of high rank in the U.S. Government.  He died February 20, 1895.

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