Middle class blacks seek roots on Long Island and beyond
The piece follows parishioner Joe Brown and others like Ada Chappell and Robinson as they leave urban centers for Long Island and Brooklyn seeking steadier lives. It contrasts historic barriers with modern ambition, noting pride in identity, persistent inequality, and a commitment to community service amid mixed fits of success and struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Harvard
Phyllis Hyman
America
Ottavio Johnson
Johnson
State University of New York At
Old Westbury
Horton
Marrow cells and stem cell transplants explained
A reader asks about stem cells in bone marrow and leukemia treatment. Dr Donohue explains marrow produces blood cells, stem cells can replace diminished cells, and marrow transplants are used for some leukemias with living donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W
New Castle club honors 1996 scholarship winner at spring dinner
Brandi DeFelice was named the 1996 scholarship winner by the New Castle Junior Woman's Club. A Shenango Area High School senior, she received a $1,000 award and plans to attend Penn State to study business logistics. The club hands out the annual Junior of the Year Award to Donna Neff for ten years of service. Penny Marks was installed as president for 1996-97, with Pam Docherty installing the new officers. The year features a Ki ndoscope of Opportunities theme and projects supporting a child care center, pink ribbon campaign, violence prevention, and a girls sports program. Upcoming events include the Children's Festival, Holiday Tour of Homes, and Charity Gala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandi DeFelice
New Castle
Shenango Area
Pennsylvania State University
Donna Neff
Penny Marks
Pam Docherty
Marks
Lynn Merryman
Cyndi Villani
Gloria Jacobs
Gina Nittinger
Neff
Kneidoscope
Women’s Shelter/Rape Crisis Center
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Cancer Coalition
Cascade Park
New Citizen
New Castle Public Library
Merryman
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Joe Brown
Brown
St. Albans
Long Island
Ada Chappell
Jennifer Hochschild
Princeton University
Hochschild
Indianapolis
Florida A&m
Historically Black
University
Harvard Business School
New York City
Prospect Heights
Brooklyn
U.S
ACE Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc
Southern Park Mail
Market St
Boardman
Sears
Kenmore
DR. Donohue
G.A
Riverton
N.J
L.C
S.C
Donohue
North America
Paul G. Donohue
Laura Leonhardt
Emanon
Betty Hasulak
Roma Fowler
Leonhardt
Aarp
Betty Ferrara
First Presbyterian Church
Sprint Cellular
Motorola
Mike Szugge
Hermitage
Redken
The
Garden Mart
Kelly Hogue
Hazel Crankleton
Azalea Bush V. McSparren
20Th Garden Mart
Irene Downing
Debbie Cameron
Sheraton
Pittsburgh
Mars, PA
Citizens General Hospital
New Kensington
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Ohio Valley General Hospital
Mckees Rocks
ST. Francis Hospital
ST. Francis Medical Center
ST. Margaret Memorial Hospital
Sewickley Valley Hospital
Sewickley
Shadyside Hospital
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
FOX Antiques
Steamatic
Margaret Street
Veterans Employment
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