Atlanta Inquirer back issues from February 2003:
Rich's-Macy's Atlanta Customers To See Improved Stores
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 The integration of Rich's and Macy's location in metro Atlanta will result in improved store environments and a new Rich's-Macy's charge card for customers by this spring, with uninterrupted service to customers in areas such as merchandise ...
Tips On Finding College Scholarship For Art Students
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Meet with a Guidance Counselor, Make sure your high school guidance office knows about your interest in art scholarships, since he or she receives numerous notices about all kinds of scholarships. Hit the Web. Try sites such as ...
Identity Theft COULD Happen To You
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 How real is the threat of identity theft? Very according to consumer interest groups. Most recently, three help desk employees at Teledata Communications were arrested to allegedly stealing and selling private information from some 30,000 ...
Black Mayors Applaud General Service Administration For Community Service
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Stephen A. Perry, Administrator, and Thurman M. Davis, Sr. Deputy Administrator, for General Services Administration (GSA) are being honored by this nation's 500 plus black mayors. "Because our cities struggle for survival at many levels and ...
World-Renowned Actress Ruby Dee Stars In 'Saint Lucy's Eyes' At The Alliance Theatre
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 American theatre and film legend Ruby Dee ignites the Alliance stage as she stars in Saint Lucy's Eyes at the Alliance Theatre Company from February 5 to March 9, 2003. In this scorching new play by Bridgette Wimberly, key events from one woman's ...
New African-American Research Library And Cultural Center Is Focal Point Of Greater Fort
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 The acclaimed African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), Greater Fort Lauderdale's newest attraction and one of only three facilities of its kind in the United States, will celebrate Black History with a variety of ...
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Presents 2003 African-American History Month Celebration Program
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Dr. Richard A. Long, university professor, author and renowned scholar of language and the arts, will be the keynote speaker at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's annual African-American history Month kick-off program on Friday, February ...
C.O.P.S. Annual Black History Prayer Breakfast
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 In observance of Black history month, the Color Of Public Safety (COPS) in making plans for it's second (2nd) Annual Prayer Breakfast to be held on February 8, 2003. The Theme is Honoring The Past And Remembering Those Who Have Labored ...
Citizens Trust Bank Announces Agreement With U.S. Department Of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Citizens Trust bank (CTB), the largest African American owned bank in the Southeast, today announced its proposed memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Commerce's minority Business (MBDA). Under this agreement, Citizen Trust ...
Morris Brown College Appoints New Board Members
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Morris Brown College (MBC) strengthened its business expertise by restructuring the Board of Trustees, and appointing six new members, - including five area business leaders. At a meeting held recently, the Board named Isaac Blythers, ...
Witness For Justice: Next Stop; Reparations
Feb 01, 2003; ... White, Deborah Gilbert Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 As many remember and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are mindful of the fact that the struggle for equality, justice and peace continues. Dr. King, Malcolm X, Queen Mother Moore, and numerous other named ...
'The Three C's Of School Reform'
Feb 01, 2003; ... Fey, Marc Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 A year ago this month President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law and criticism by both liberals and conservatives. I too was a bit cynical about how effective it would be. But one year later, our school children and ...
All Georgians Can Prepare And File Their Taxes Online For Free
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Today the Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched a new Web site featuring private-sector partners that will allow all Georgians to prepare and file their taxes online for free ....
Thrashers Acquire Forward Jeff Farkas
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired forward Jeff Farkas for the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Chris Herperger and Chris Nielsen, according to Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Farkas, who turns 25 on Friday, will ...
2001 & 2002 Champions Highlight Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Golden State's Jason Richardson who will return to defend his title and Seattle's Desmond Mason, the 2001 champion, highlight the field in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk to be held on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, February 8 at Philips Arena in ...
African Americans In History: Dorothy L. Brown, Surgical Pioneer
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-01-2003 Dorothy Lavinia brown was born January 7, 1919. She was an African-American doctor and the first Black female surgeon in the South. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when she was five-months old, her unmarried mother placed her in the Troy ...
GlaxoSmithKline Launches Healthy Communities Program In Atlanta
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) unveiled a health education and outreach program, GlaxoSmithKline Healthy Communities (which is designed to advance healthy living among African Americans.) Residents of Atlanta joined the Neo-Soul GRAMMY Award nominee, ...
Mitsubishi Motors, United Negro College Fund Announce 2002-2003 Leadership Award Winners
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Cypress, Calif. (January 21, 2003) - In a partnership to honor outstanding achievement in education and community service, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) through its Mitsubishi Motors U.S.A. Foundation, and the United Negro College ...
Congresswoman Majette Receives Committee Appointments
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Congresswoman Denise Majette (GA-04) has been appointed to the Budget Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee by the Democratic leadership. The Budget Committee is responsible for allocating federal government resources and ...
10 Healthy (And Sexy!) Ideas For Valentine's Day
Feb 15, 2003; ... Flach, Andrew Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Toss that box of chocolates! Forget the flowers! This year, why not show that special someone you REALLY love them with these very sexy, romantic, and healthy alternatives! Below are some non-traditional ways to heat up your ...
David Ratcliffe Receives Diversity CEO Of The Year Award
Feb 15, 2003; ... Ratcliffe, David Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Georgia Power's President and CEO David Ratcliffe received the Diversity CEO of the year award at the 6th annual Georgia Minority Business Awards (GMBA) luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. "We are ...
James K. Davis Announces Retirement From Georgia Power
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 James K. Davis, Georgia Power's senior vice president of employee and corporate relations has announced his retirement after 31 years with the company. Since joining Georgia Power in 1972, Jim has held numerous positions in the human ...
Miller: Award Congressional Gold Medal To Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 U.S. Senator Zell Miller (D-GA) announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson, a Georgia native whose achievements as the first black player in Major League Baseball are ...
Low Vision Awareness Month: Time To Learn About Vision Rehabilitation
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 In recognition of Low Vision Awareness Month during February, Lighthouse International urges people with impaired vision, their families and friends to learn about the benefits of vision rehabilitation. In the United States alone, 16.5 million ...
Gospel Glistens During Black History Month: Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin & Donnie McClurkin AKA The Hopeville Tour Will Close The Heritage Conference
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Thanks to a powerful board of national Gospel industry and ministry leaders, the GHF is planning to host one of the most exciting and informative events in the genre. The 2nd annual Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference will be held ...
National Black Arts Festival Showcases Young Scholars In Black History Month African American Quiz Bowl
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 What African American man invented the three-way traffic light? Don't know? Kindergarten through Fifth graders participating in the National Black Arts Festival's African American History Quiz Bowl would! (Answer: Garrett A. Morgan) As ...
'THE HERNDONS: The Opera' At Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 A command performance of the acclaimed African-American work, "THE HERNDONS: The Opera" will be presented by Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6:00 p.m., as part of its Black History Month celebration. With ...
Broadway Comes To Harlem With 'Frederick Douglass At Mother Ame Zion'
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Frederick Douglass at Mother AME Zion, a Broadway-caliber theatrical production to be staged at the landmark Harlem Church itself is scheduled to debut during Black History Month. Starring acclaimed actor Michael Leonard James who starred in ...
Spelman College Professor Reveals The African Presence In The Americas At The High Museum Of Art
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 The High Museum of Art will feature Dr. Shelia Walker, the 2002-2003 Cosby Endowed Professor in the Humanities at Spelman College, in a lecture and presentation of her video documentary entitled "Scattered Africa: Faces and Voices of the African ...
Church's Chicken Franchisee Purchases 35 Restaurants; Signs Agreement To Build Additional 14 Units
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Church's Chicken, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFCE), announces the completion of a deal with WETCO Restaurant Group, LLC, to convert 35 company-operated restaurants throughout Louisiana, into franchise ownership. WETCO Restaurant ...
Winter Weather Causes More Than Cabin Fever
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Reading a book or watching television by on open fire. A dog or cat curled up in your lap. It may sound like an ideal, cozy winter evening. But for those with allergies it is anything but pleasant. "During the winter people who suffer from ...
Black Group Opposes Racially Divisive Plan To Reinstate Military Draft
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 A proposal by Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY)to reinstate a military draft is under fire from African-American conservatives affiliated with the Project 21 leadership network. Project 21 members call the Rangel proposal a blatant political ...
Turner South Celebrates Black History Month
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Turner South, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s regional entertainment network, will dedicate its on-air and Internet resources to Black History Month with the premiere of a one-hour special, LIVING BLUES (working title), on Thursday, Feb. 27, ...
Don't Miss NBA All-Star Weekend In Hotlanta
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 All-Star Weekend is here and Underground Atlanta (downtown, Peachtree & Pryor Street, a short walk from Phillips Arena) is the backdrop for one of the largest 3-day celebrations in the city! FUBU and Snoop Dogg have raised the stakes when it ...
Georgia State University hosted Its 20th Annual MLK Convocation
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Georgia State University's Diversity Education Programs and Office of Community Service Learning recently sponsored the 20th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation held on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at the Recital Hall located on Peachtree ...
Atlanta Arts Community To Honor Mrs. Walden Holloway
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 In recognition and appreciation for her exemplary contributions to the arts and also to celebrate her 83rd birthday, the Atlanta arts community will pay tribute to Jenelsie Walden Holloway. A native Atlantan, Mrs. Holloway is a nationally ...
Former Mayor Of Atlanta To Become Law Partner With Famed Trial Attorney Willie E. Gary
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Bill Campbell, the former mayor of Atlanta under whose leadership the city hosted the 1996 Olympic Games, is joining the national law firm of prominent attorney Wille E. Gary, best known for taking on and defeating some of America's most powerful ...
Thinking Of Martin Luther King Jr. As We March Against War
Feb 08, 2003; ... Fletcher, Bill, Jr. Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 There are two Martin Luther King Jrs. There is the one that we see on television every year around January 15th. We see clips from his "I have a Dream" speech - but rarely the entire speech. We see images of him that bring him ...
Civil Rights Film Documentary Eyes On The Prize To Be Presented At City Hall
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 African Americans will have a first-hand look at a legendary film that documents the Civil Rights Movement from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The series - "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years 1954-196" ...
Bellsouth: Still Answering The Call Of Community
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 If heart and effort determined success in a United Way campaign, 2002 would be a banner year and the largest single company campaign conducted by BellSouth in partnership with Communications Workers of America would smash all dollar ...
Black Republicans Say, 'Party Can No Longer Be Lily White'
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 A dozen black Republicans lead by commentator Armstrong Williams met with Republican National Committee Chairman Marc Recicot and incoming Senate Majority Leader Bill First (R-Tenn). On the table was a discussion regarding the Party's appearance ....
Lieberman Urges Deeper Commitment For Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) issued the following statement recently regarding President Bush's announcement on aid to historically black colleges and universities: "I welcome President Bush's announcement that he intends to provide ...
City of Atlanta To Form New Bureau Of Water To Operate, Maintain Water System
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Mayor Shirley Franklin recently announced that as part of the amicable dissolution of the Twenty-Year Operations and Maintenance Agreement ("the Agreement") between the City of Atlanta and United Water, the City will form a new Bureau of Water to ...
Atlanta Thrashers Name Shawn McEachern Team Captain
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 The Atlanta Thrashers have announced the discontinuation of a rotating team captaincy and named Shawn McEachern as team captain. McEachern, who has served as the captain all season, will be joined by Assistant Captains Jeff Odgers, Deny Heatley, ...
Atlanta Set To Host NBA All-Star 2003
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 The world's greatest athletes will showcase the game of basketball on an international stage during NBA All-Star 2003, a series of events that highlights the NBA's most talented players and illustrates their commitment to charitable endeavours ....
THE 19th HOLE: Morehouse School Of Medicine National Alumni Association Second Annual Golf Tournament
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 On Saturday, May 3, 2003, the Morehouse School of Medicine National Alumni Association will have its Second Annual Golf Tournament at the Stone Mountain Golf Course in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The event will begin with a continental breakfast and ...
Charity Begins At Home
Feb 08, 2003; ... Smith, John B., Sr. Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 As we gave thanks this past holiday season for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us, let us not forget Morris Brown College - that venerable institution of higher learning that has given so much to so many in ways ...
The Source Of The Electric Guitar, Elmore James
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Elmore James was born in 1918. He was an African-American blues guitarist and singer. Without question, James was the most influential slide guitarist of the postwar period. He was born in Canton, MS., and was the son of Leola Brooks, later given ...
African Americans In History: Fritz Pollard Was A Football Architect
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Frederick Douglas (Fritz) Pollard was born January 27, 1894. He was the first African American coach in the National Football League. "Fritz" Pollard grew up in Chicago. By the time he graduated from high school, he was a talented baseball ...
Mission Possible: Black Family Technology Awareness Week Provides Accessibility And Opportunities For Communities To Join The Digital Age
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 In an age when technology is making an impact on virtually every aspect of American life, the need for communities to gain and improve computing skills has never been greater. As founding sponsors of Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW) ...
Youth V.I.B.E. Expects Great Things In 2003
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Youth V.I.B.E. (Youth Vision Industry and Business Empowerment), the six-year old Atlanta-based youth mentorship program, is kicking off 2003 with a new program director, new board members and a host of activities. Brian Alleyne joined Youth ...
New Marta Board Members
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Five citizens representing the City of Atlanta, DeKalb and Fulton counties have been appointed to serve on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors effective immediately. "MARTA will benefit from the broad ...
Black Mayors Applaud General Service Administration For Community Service
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Stephen A. Administrator, and Thurman M. Davis, Sr. Deputy Administrator, for General Services Administration (GSA) were recently honored by this nation's 500 plus black mayors. "Because our cities struggle for survival at many levels and because ...
Paine College Celebrates Homecoming 2003
Feb 08, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-08-2003 Paine College Alumni, students, faculty and friends are converging on the College's campus Sunday, February 2 through Saturday, February 8, to celebrate Homecoming 2003. On Sunday, February 2, at 6 p.m. in the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, the ...
A Black History Month Tribute A&E Network Premieres: Biography; James Baldwin; Witness
Feb 15, 2003; ... Glover, Danny Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 There's much too much to feel. The difficulty is your life refuses summation. It always did and invited contemplation instead. Like many of us left here, I thought I knew you. Now I discover that in your company, it's myself I know ....
CBS 3 Showcase African-American Artists As Part Of Black History Month Salute
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 CBS 3 is turning its cameras on a stunning collection of works by African-American artists as part of the station's observance of Black History Month this February. Rene Syler of CBS News' THE EARLY SHOW will join the station in Philadelphia to ...
Congressman David Scott Named To Influential House Financial Services Committee
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 After intense competition among House Members for slots on key legislative panels, U.S. Congressman David Scott (D-GA) secured a seat on the powerful Committee on Financial Services. The Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over the ...
A.T.L. Cinema Boys, A New Era In Film
Feb 15, 2003; ... Melson, Eric Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 An Atlanta Native and a Morehouse Graduate come together to create a new, exciting movie called Church Detectives. Dallas Smith, an Atlanta native, was growing tired of his 21-year real estate career, and one day did something ...
This Far By Faith Training Conference
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute's annual This Far By Faith conference, which offers domestic violence response training, is in its fifth year and will be held Feb. 14-16 in Atlanta, Ga., at the Atlanta Airport Marriott ...
'The Tuskegee Airmen' To Be Shown Nationwide On Public Television
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 "The Tuskegee Airmen," a documentary recounting the historic accomplishments and challenges faced by the nation's first African-American military flyers, will be rebroadcast this February on Alabama Public Television. The film will also be ...
APS Superintendent Named To National Teaching Commission
Feb 15, 2003 ... Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall has been selected to serve as a member of The Teaching Commission, a new national effort focused exclusively on improving the quality of teaching in America's public schools. The Commission, led by former ...
Witness For Justice: No Place To Hide
Feb 15, 2003; ... Nolan, Sala W.J. Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 On October 24, 2001, six weeks after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congress passed a law "to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for ...
This Is Not The Time To Limit Consumer's Choices
Feb 15, 2003; ... Smith, Frances B. Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Imagine this: While shopping for a gift, you go to the counter and pull out your wallet to pay. You decide to use your debit card and give it to the clerk. The clerk looks at the card, gives it back to you and says, "Sorry, but ...
An Alternative To War
Feb 15, 2003; ... Carter, Jimmy Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Despite marshalling powerful armed forces in the Persian Gulf region and a virtual declaration of war in the State of the Union message, our government has not made a case for a preemptive military strike against Iraq, either at home ...
The Push And Pull Of Teen Spring Break Planning
Feb 15, 2003; ... Wallace, Stephen G. Atlanta Inquirer 02-15-2003 Florida? Mexico? Canada? The Caribbean? So many choices, so little time. As spring break planning kicks into high gear, many families are left wondering how best to balance adolescent freedom and safety. After all, this is not ...