Erma's Unpierced Earlobes Spark Everyday Discrimination
A humorous column argues earlobe variety and pierced norms create cosmetic bias. The writer recalls shopping experiences and laments society pressuring ear adornments while noting global anecdotes of stretched lobes. It ends with a quip about uncommon earlobe styles and a ranger in Africa.
Baby's Bracelets Etch Mystery Across Borders
In New Haven, the nine month old adopted girl born in Calcutta wears bracelets stamped Hospital of Saint Raphael. Officials suspect bracelets came from donated medical supplies that circulated to India before returning to the United States. The child, Sarah Indira Tracey, was adopted through Thurs day Child Inc. in Bloomfield.
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Miss Mississippi Becomes First Black Miss State
Toni Seawright 22 of Moss Point representing Mississippi University for Women won Miss Mississippi 1987 becoming the first black state entrant in Miss America history. She cited heritage and faith over race as keys to her crown and historical achievement.
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