Sons of the Godfather and mob sons in court
In 1988 in lower Manhattan Vincent Gigante and John Gotti discussed their families. Andrew Gigante faces federal racketeering charges for allegedly relaying his father’s orders from prison. A wider pattern shows mob sons often follow their fathers into crime, despite attempts at legitimacy.
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New York
Manhattan
Vincent
Gigante
John Gotti
Gotti
John Jr
Chin
Sammy
Gravano
Godfather
Andrew Gigante
Genovese Crime
Gerard Gravano
Gambino
Bill Bonanno
Carmine
Persico
Alphonse
Allie Boy
Colombo
Raymond
Patriarca
Raymond L.S. Patriarca
John Sr
Junior
FBI
Tommy
Luchese
West Point
Joe Bonanno
Bill
Carlo Gambino
Thomas
Joseph
Garment District
Genovese
New Jersey
Young Gotti
Abadinsky
Vincent Esposito
Andrew
Genovese Crime Family
John ‘Junior’ Gotti
Martha Stewart sticks by Kmart in bankruptcy case
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia will continue to sell its 4000 products under the Everyday label to Kmart for the foreseeable future. Analysts note a contract binding Kmart makes a break unlikely until payments falter. The deal, extended to 2008, remains central to Stewart’s revenue while Kmart restructures and trims stores.
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New York
Kmart
Martha Stewart
Stewart
Omnimedia
Arthur
Martha Stewart Omnimedia
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Chic
Target
Martha Stewart Living
Kmarts
Langston Hughes remembered as a global literary mentor
A tribute highlights Hughes's range from children's books and essays to Black Nativity, his inclusive editorials, and his Simple persona that sparked sharp social commentary. Friends recall his warmth, outreach to younger writers, and global reach from the Caribbean to Africa. Critics note charges of shallow style and political tension, yet colleagues praise his craft and universality.
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Hughes
Ossie Davis
Langston
Davis
Ted Joans
Joans
Raoul Abdul
James
Carrie
University of Massachusetts
Tracy
Caribbean
Africa
Russia
James de Jongh
Institute For Research
Americas
The
City University of New York
Abdul
Midwest childhood shaped Langston Hughes voice and resolve
The piece traces Langston Hughes early Midwest years and family neglect shaping his outlook. It notes a 1910 newspaper front page targeting Black children for a party and a 1915 death of his grandmother, followed by loneliness after moving to Lincoln Nebraska and later life impact. Rampersad emphasizes psychological wounds over racial slights guiding his later work.
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Hughes
Lawrence Daily Journal
Journal
Lincoln
Rampersad
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