Indianapolis Recorder back issues from May 2003:
Musical entertainment can make or break wedding
May 02, 2003; ... Perry, Brandon A. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Take just a few moments to imagine (or remember) your wedding reception. You have just married the person of your dreams, and everyone has headed to the ballroom in jubilation. However, the hired band or disc jockey ...
Graduation expenses accumulate as seniors don caps and gowns
May 02, 2003; ... Wheeler, Ericka C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 As graduation nears, expenses hit. As seniors anticipate graduation, they do not recognize the amounts of money they spent while preparing for one day. The Recorder spoke with a college senior from Northern Illinois ...
Experienced brides offer bridal blessings to brides-to-be
May 02, 2003; ... hompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Bridal Blessings is a ministry that offers fellowship between brides-to-be, new brides and brides of experience with the intended purpose of sharing, learning and spiritually preparing the brides to enter into ...
Soon-to-be college grad overcomes obstacles to get degree; He cites people who encouraged and believed in his abilities
May 02, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Christopher Sanders believes that to succeed you must turn negative situations into positive outcomes. On May 11, he will prove to society that a young Black man from a neighborhood that they believe needs desperate help ...
Pre-marital counseling essential for healthy marriage
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 When a couple is engaged, there is so much to do before they actually get married like selecting a wedding date, planning the bridal party, and adjusting to the transition from being single to married. But one thing that ...
CELL PHONE RADIATION IS BECOMING MORE DANGEROUS; Black Health Awareness Project is giving away 10,000 free cell phone radiation guards in May
May 02, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Cell phone radiation can cause serious health effects, according to Dr. George Carlo, a former cell phone researcher. If you have ever felt a heating sensation while using your cell phone, the sensation is microwaves ...
New United Way program to save energy costs
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) partner agencies who are facing reductions in both public and private sector funding could get some relief if they take advantage of a new plan that UWCI has come up with to help them save money on energy ...
Seeing residents' dreams fulfilled thrills Fall Creek Place project manager
May 02, 2003; ... Cooper, Nicole C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 In 1999, the City of Indianapolis began searching for a manager for the now famous Fall Creek Place project. Jennifer Green, at the behest and with encouragement of her husband Durrell, applied for position. And the rest, as ...
Black Business Profile; The Men's Emporium
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Name of business: The Men's Emporium Address: Located inside the Fashion Mall, 8701 Keystone Crossing Phone: 569-8522 Year opened: 2000 Owners: Corey L. Medaris and Pamela ...
USFILTER'S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT; Gadis excels both on the job and in civic endeavors
May 02, 2003; ... Cooper, Nicole C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 At the time USFilter merged with the Indianapolis Water Co. they created a new position within the company. David L. Gadis, a five-year Indianapolis Water veteran, filled the newly created position of vice president ...
EMERGING TREND; More African-American motorists renting vehicles for fun and function
May 02, 2003; ... Massey, Dawne Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 More and more African Americans are jumping into the driver's seat of an emerging trend - renting automobiles in their hometowns to meet a number of lifestyle and transportation needs. Marlene Blackhawk of Atlanta has been ...
Deliver us from misleading marquees: Movie titles turning to religion
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Kam Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Who knows, maybe it's the holy war being waged against the radical fringe of Islam, both here and in the Middle East? But for some reason, Hollywood has suddenly seized on religious themes as a new way to sell ...
Brit cross-cultural hit a mix of soccer and saris
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Kam Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" debuted last year and enjoyed an unheard of yearlong, theatrical run which ended recently after a $240 million box-office take in the United States alone. Its phenomenal success proved that a ...
Civil rights movement through the eyes of TV
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "The civil rights movement played a crucial role in the emerging practices and self-understanding of network information workers - the makers of news, documentary, and public affairs programming - during the 1950s. The fates of the movement ...
Jason George may be destined for stardom from role in 'Platinum'
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Kam Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Jason Winston George was born on Feb. 9, 1972, in Virginia Beach. He attended the University of Virginia where his plans to become an attorney were irreversibly changed after his fateful decision to enroll in a course in ...
JAZFLYYTE PRODUCTIONS; Green's CD puts his company on the map
May 02, 2003; ... Cooper, Nicole C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Indianapolis is home to some of the most talented and famous jazz musicians. Dar'rell Green, CEO of JazFlyyte Productions believes, "That the history of Indianapolis' jazz scene makes it a prime locale to nurture and ...
Donahue specializes in beautiful pottery
May 02, 2003; ... Wheeler, Ericka C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 If you are planning to attend the 33rd Annual Broad Ripple Art Fair during Mother's Day weekend, be sure to check out arts by pottery artist and craftsman Rodney Donahue. Donahue, a native of Indianapolis, has traveled ...
How early is too early for professional sports?
May 02, 2003; ... Wamble, Marvin Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 If I ever want a rousing conversation with my wife, I only need to mention athletes who leave college early to become professionals. If I want to turn up the heat a little, I espouse the values of high school athletes ...
MCHD and others working to keep kids out of emergency rooms this summer
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Submitted by the Health Education, Promotion and Training Department of the Marion County Health Department In order to help kids stay safe and out of local emergency rooms this summer, the Indianapolis SAFE KIDS Coalition, led by the ...
Mays becomes director of First Indiana Corp.
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 William G. Mays recently joined First Indiana Corp.'s board of directors. Mays is president of Mays Chemical Co., which he founded in 1980. One of the top 20 of the 2002 Black Enterprise's top 100 businesses and the 13th largest chemical ...
Beware of deceptive contractors
May 09, 2003; ... Carter, Steve Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 This winter's snow, ice and record-freezing temperatures have taken a toll on our homes. Now with warmer weather here, many people are ready to delve into springtime home improvement projects. Before jumping into a ...
Black Business Profile; T.K.T. Originals
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Full name of business: T.K.T. Originals Address: 5140 Norwaldo Ave. Phone: (317) 255-TKTO E-mail: Tktoriginals@aol.com Year Opened: 1997 Owner: Teresa K. Toles Number ...
SPECIAL MORTGAGE PROJECTS; Giving Indiana homeowners peace of mind
May 09, 2003; ... Perry, Brandon A. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 While some Hoosiers might enjoy living in an apartment, many feel as though they are forced to abandon their dreams to own (or keep) a house. Since 2001, Indiana has had the highest mortgage foreclosure rate in ...
Eddie Murphy is a Mr. Mom in 'Daddy Day Care'
May 09, 2003; ... Williams, Kam Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Back in the good old days, before Eddie Murphy's name became associated with children's entertainment, a movie like "Daddy Day Care" would've been considered a bitter disappointment. But with his early `80s work in "48 Hours," ...
Hoosier Millionaire show gets a facelift, new game, more ways to win
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 The Hoosier Lottery's Hoosier Millionaire show soon will become more competitive, offer new ways to win and have new show hosts. The Hoosier Millionaire show's new format will debut May 31. It will introduce new hosts Cody Stark and Catt ...
WTLC(FM) 1st in Black listening in winter ratings
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 During a winter dominated by seemingly constant snowfalls and the run-up to the Iraqi War, African Americans increasing turned to the radio stations reflecting their lifestyle, values and culture. The result were strong audience gains for ...
Another summer of sequels, prequels, adaptations and remakes
May 09, 2003; ... Williams, Kam Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Traditionally, Hollywood holds back its big-budget block-busters for the summer season which, in the movie business, stretches from May to August. Because of the inherent risks associated with expensive, action-oriented flicks, ...
Author Yolanda Joe crafts a lesson for the young from the elderly
May 09, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 A writer who attended Yale University on an academic scholarship and received a master's degree from Columbia University's School of Journalism and studied at Oxford University in England is not a joke. Yolanda Joe, ...
Dickey creates a story of love, lies and betrayal; THE OTHER WOMAN
May 09, 2003; ... Thomspon, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 I once read that if a book has not caught your attention by the time you read the 50th page, you should set it on your bookshelf and let it collect dust. In Eric Jerome Dickey's new novel, The Other Women, by the time ...
Fever trade players to prepare for camp and season
May 09, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 The Indiana Fever recently made a blockbuster trade sending their first round pick, Gwen Jackson to San Antonio to play for the Silver Stars along with Sylvia Crawley. In return, the Fever brings three-time WNBA ...
Detroit Lion Harris dedicated to helping youths
May 09, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Indianapolis native and Detroit Lions safety, Corey Harris, recently took time to chat with The Recorder about his greatest fear, his dedication to youth and what he likes to do when he's not playing football. The ...
Kariuki from Kenya wins Mini-Marathon; Ivanova sets new female course record
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Kenyan Joseph Kariuki repeated his 1998 win in the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon last week, pulling away from 2002 winner Gabriel Muchiri in the final four miles. He won $3,000 for winning the nation's largest half-marathon in ...
AL-ISLAM IN AMERICA; Happy Mother's Day
May 09, 2003; ... Saahir, Imam Mikal Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 As the Islamic community joins all Americans who observe Mother's Day, Al-Islam in America is honored to share with you the following writing taken from SoundVision.com. ***** One day a man came to see the ...
Baskets by Immanuel offer emotional and spiritual support to those suffering from cancer
May 09, 2003; ... Cooper, Nicole C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 "Baskets by Immanuel Inc. (formerly Baskets of Hope of Indiana), started in 1999 and was born out of my experience of dealing with the death of my father," begins Lisa Pernell, owner. Baskets by Immanuel is a non-profit ...
WNBA, Fever back for another season
May 02, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 The WNBA is back. The draft is over and the WNBA along with the Women's National Basketball Players Association signed a new collective bargaining agreement covering four seasons with a league option for a fifth ...
Kyser listed as IUPUI's top female athlete
May 02, 2003; ... Thompson, Ericka P. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Growing up on the Eastside of Indianapolis at the age of 9 is when Tiffany Kyser first picked up a basketball. She played with boys until an AAU basketball team picked her up and it was also the first time she saw ...
'Preaching to the City' series to bring Father Hardin to citywide pulpit
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 The Rev. Boniface Hardin, founder and president of Martin University and long-time voice for civil rights and urban renewal, will speak to the city of Indianapolis on Sunday, June 1, at 5 p.m. The program is free and open to all and will ...
LAMAR CAMPBELL AND SPIRIT OF PRAISE; Attempting to mend the rift between gospel singers and the church
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 National gospel recording artist Lamar Campbell and his group, Spirit of Praise will be performing a live recording at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1003 W. 16th St. "I think this record is going to be ...
THE HEALING CHURCH; Local ministry offers spiritual medicine to the physically ill
May 02, 2003; ... Perry, Brandon A. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "I can live with what many other people are dying of," Rev. Clarence Hatcher said, his face set with a slight smile that communicates his contentment and faith. He continued, "Because it's not me who lives, but the spirit of ...
AL-ISLAM IN AMERICA; The ultimate authority
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 In Al-Islam belief in an ultimate authority is a must. That ultimate authority being none other than G-d, our Creator. Authority has been established on many levels. The authority of the parent as it relates to the child. The authority ...
Artist Paul Cole uses his art as an extension of his love for Christ
May 02, 2003; ... Perry, Brandon A. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "Dr. Martin Luther King once said he had a dream. Well, I have a word; it's God's word and it's the truth," declares Paul Cole, with humble faith and determination. "He pours it in to me, and I seek to pour it out to ...
SALT AND LIGHT; Jesus is the bridge between life and death
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to ...
GOP fights dirty over NAACP lawsuit against gun dealers
May 02, 2003; ... Walters, Ron Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 In case you didn't know it, while we were watching the war in Iraq, the NAACP was taking care of business, suing gun dealers in order to dramatically slow the carnage in the Black community from the illegal and irresponsible use ...
JUST TELLIN' IT; Getting ready for Tuesday's primary and new voting system
May 02, 2003; ... Brown, Amos Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Really, this Tuesday's primary election should have been postponed. Candidates, election workers and volunteers and the political machinery of Indianapolis have had to conduct a primary election, involving significantly changed ...
Rectifying the problems
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 President Bush signed a new Amber Alert bill earlier this week that covers a wide range of child safety measures. With Amber Alert systems nationwide, I'm confident that the number of missing children will begin to ...
Pajamas in school too casual for some
May 02, 2003; ... Griffin, Victoria Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Imagine waking up late for school. There isn't any time to change out of the pajamas you slept in, so you quickly brush your teeth, wash your face and run to the bus. It's a good thing you took a shower the previous ...
Do something with your life
May 02, 2003; ... Smith, Donesha Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 There are too many young people out there that don't know what they want to do in life. Sometimes they don't want to do or be anything. Why not? Why wouldn't you want to make a difference? Why don't teens want to make something ...
Opinions on the war in Iraq
May 02, 2003; ... Smith, Donesha Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 We're still in a war area in Iraq, but do we have to be? Is it necessary for innocent lives to be in danger? What do you think? There are many different views on what people think about the war. It definitely has a great impact ...
EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK; Heidi Butler
May 02, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Name: Heidi Butler Hometown: Evanston, Ill., - moved to Indianapolis when I was 5, attended IPS 86 & Northwest High School College(s) attended: Butler University, I.U.P.U.I., and Central Michigan ...
Education Does Matter; Solving the problem of the Black man still a dilemma
May 02, 2003; ... Robinson, Leroy Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "So here we stand among thoughts of human unity, even through conquest and slavery; the inferiority of Black men, even if forced by fraud; a shriek in the night for the freedom of men who themselves are not yet sure of ...
Low-income homeowners get help in needed home repairs
May 02, 2003; ... Anderson, Annette L. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Although the United North-east Community Development Corporation (CDC) did not ride in on a sleigh, it is still as close to Santa Claus as far as some Northeastside residents see it. Rendering a new facelift to homes ...
STAR program helps people with job training
May 02, 2003; ... Wheeler, Ericka C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 Many job readiness and training programs exist in Central Indiana. However, a program sponsored by St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services offers a one of a kind approach. St. Vincent's Special Talents to Achieve and ...
Tackling the relationship problem; why is it so difficult to get a commitment? Part 1 of 3
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 "Why can't I find a quality mate?" That seems to be a question that is on everyone's mind these days, so The Recorder has decided to tackle this difficult situation in a series of stages. Our first stage is determining ...
NEW VOTING MACHINES WILL BE USED IN TUESDAY'S PRIMARY; M100 Optical Scan Readers are paper ballots
May 02, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-02-2003 After over 50 years of voting with lever machines, Hoosiers will have a faster, more accurate machine to use during next Tuesday's Primary Election. The thought process came a few years ago when former Marion County ...
SALT AND LIGHT; The alabaster box
May 09, 2003; ... Benjamin, T. Garrott, Jr. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meal. 8 But when his ...
There were many accomplishments in Legislature
May 09, 2003; ... Mays, Carolene Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 There was more to the 2003 session than the budget and economic development initiatives. Following is a small sample of some other accomplishments from this year: CONSUMER PROTECTION -- Lawmakers continued the ...
FROM THE STATEHOUSE; Partisan politics put aside to pass 2-year state budget
May 09, 2003; ... Mays, Carolene Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 When the final history of the 2003 session of the Indiana General Assembly is written, it is likely to be remembered for how partisan politics were set aside to pass important legislation that will protect Hoosiers of ...
JUST TELLIN' IT; Newly found demographics reveal Indy's economic, educational disparities
May 09, 2003; ... Brown, Amos Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Though Democrats and African Americans have attained political success under UniGov, the political governmental consolidation that occurred 33 years ago, many African Americans still believe that UniGov was a bad deal for ...
Lessons in life
May 09, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 This weekend people all over the country will celebrate Mother's Day - either by honoring their mothers who are still alive, or by celebrating the life of those who passed away. To be honest, I had no intention of even ...
EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK; Annie F. Bishop
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Name: Annie F. Bishop Hometown: Born in Union Springs, Ala., moved from Gary, to Indianapolis in 1995. College(s) attended: Calumet College, Whiting, Ind., 1987, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1995, and IUPUI, ...
Rueben Moore named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
May 09, 2003 ... Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Rueben Moore, age 18, has been selected as the 2003 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indiana. Sponsored by Reader's Digest Foundation, this national program recognizes exemplary character, superior leadership skills, ...
EDUCATION DOES MATTER; Dedicated and committed people can make a difference in our young Black men
May 09, 2003; ... Robinson, Leroy Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 From the first day that the African male slave arrived in America, the practice of using him as a resource to make financial dividends for the wealthy elite was the order of the day. These Africans were delivered to the ...
Law preserves homes of active duty military personnel
May 09, 2003; ... Kernan, Joseph E. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 Military personnel who have been called to active duty have enough to worry about without wondering if they'll lose their homes while they are away. Fortunately, provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act ...
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELORS AGREE; Women need to watch the feminism air that many have; Part 2 of 3
May 09, 2003; ... Williams, Shannon Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 In last week's Recorder, problems were established as to why it's so difficult for many men and women to find quality relationships. This week, we'll focus on solutions to these problems and others that will help individuals ...
Voters give a thumbs up to new voting machines
May 09, 2003; ... Wheeler, Ericka C. Indianapolis Recorder 05-09-2003 A majority of Marion County residents are still unfamiliar with the new M100 Optical Scan Readers, since only approximately 10 percent of all registered voters in the county showed up to vote in this week's ...