King Day celebration in Lorain honors progress and Obama
Lorain’s Palace Theatre hosts a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute with more than 50 attendees as speakers praise Barack Obama’s election. Organizers note race and class progress since Jim Crow, with memories of segregated facilities shared by speakers.
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Elyria King Day events highlight community celebration
The 23rd annual Elyria Martin Luther King Jr. Communitywide Celebration titled Anything Can Happen When You Believe runs 11 a.m. at Elyria High School Auditorium with keynote James Collins of McDonald USA. A 12:30 to 2 p.m. education fair, a noon to 5 p.m. soul food buffet at Marcel Hall, and a 6 p.m. Lorain Public Library event follow, with a Wednesday workshop at Kanisa House.
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Housing crisis hits minorities harder in 2007 analysis
An Associated Press review of 2007 Census Bureau data shows minorities, single parents, and senior citizens face higher unaffordable mortgage risk. The report notes long standing gaps by race age and education widened by the housing boom and bust.
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NTSB Details Dual Engine Loss On Hudson Crash
The NTSB reports US Airways Flight 1549 lost power in both engines simultaneously after reaching 3200 feet. Pilot diverted toward LaGuardia and landed in the Hudson River after striking birds near New York City with 155 aboard. Captain called mayday and notified ATC of the bird strike and engine loss.
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Obama concert draws thousands to Mall rally
President-elect Barack Obama spoke at a pre inauguration celebration on the National Mall. Tens of thousands gathered by the Lincoln Memorial as U2 Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen performed and Obama urged perseverance through economic and war challenges.
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Chronicle previews special inauguration section
The Chronicle teases a dedicated edition published Wednesday featuring in depth coverage of the inauguration events, profiles, schedules, and related analysis from staff reporters. The issue promises context and background on key figures and moments shaping the ceremony.
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