Toward a Usable Black History by John McWhorter
Berkeley linguistics professor John McWhorter argues for a history focusing on black achievements amid adversity rather than a narrative of victimhood. He cites Dunbar High, Bronzeville, and other early 20th century successes to show hard work and community effort, warning that portraying blacks as perpetual victims undermines progress.
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John McWhorter
Berkeley
University of California
City Journal
America
McWhorter
New York City
Bull Conner
Washington’s Dunbar High School
Chicago
Bronzeville
Binga Bank
Jesse Binga
New York
Philadelphia
Durham
N.C
Atlanta
Washington, D.C
Tulsa
Greenwood
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Gospel Hour at Hometown Opry features Jansky and faith
The writer promotes Clifton Jansky performing with Dave Kemp and the Hometown Opry Pickers at the Hometown Opry in Floresville Wilson County on Thursday September 6 at 7 p m. He praises gospel themes and cites Jansky’s Christian life and Evans era inspiration.
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Rosie
Insane Clown Posse
Puff Daddy
Jansky
God
Dave Kemp
Opry Pickers
Opry
Floresville
Wilson County
Bain
Act to Leave No Child Behind aids parents nationwide
Marian Wright Edelman outlines a proposed bill by Senator Dodd and Representative Miller to fund parent support centers, extend CHIP and Medicaid access, and broaden Family and Medical Leave. The plan targets non custodial parents and expands guidance on child development to strengthen families.
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Congress
Sen
Chris Dodd
D-Conn
Rep. Miller
D-Calif
Childrensdefense Org
Founders Miliary Argument Supports Broad Second Amendment Right
Editorial argues Madison intended an armed citizenry for all free men, citing Federalist 46 and the proposed militia size. It claims the collective-right view is invalid and asserts that federal interference with an armed populace would violate intent. Publisher notes Trenton Twining is Austin resident.
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Federalist
Trenton Twining
United States
James Madison
Austin
A stance against gossip in a Florida parish town
A letter urges restraint on rumors about Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville. It warns that idle gossip harms reputations, urges reporting serious concerns to authorities, and calls for charity and unity in the community.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Floresville
America
Christ
God
Time for an apology
Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi calls for a Japanese apology to U S service members who were prisoners of war. The letter urges backing Principi and boycotting Japanese cars for one to three months until accountability is acknowledged. Floresville reader Don Starnes signs.
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Veterans Affairs
Anthony Principi
U.S
United States
Principi
Don Starnes
Stoplight needed at La Vernia U.S. 87 FM 1346 intersection
A reader urges action to install a stoplight at the new U S 87 and FM 1346 intersection in La Vernia to prevent accidents. With a new primary school, daycare traffic, and a growing extension of FM 1346, concerns rise about safety and possible serious crashes on the two lane highway under construction.
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la Vernia
U.S. 87
Silverado
Vicki Poore
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Walter E Williams
Clifton Jansky
Amarillo
San Antonio
Ring of Honor
By Frank Bain
Gene
Autry
Roy
Rogers
Dale
Evans
Rey
By Marian Wright
Edelman
Children’s Defense Fund
Black Community Crusade For Children
Marian Wright Edelman
Opedresource.com
Editorial
By Elaine Kolodziej
Nanking
Bataan
Wilson County News
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