New Pittsburgh Courier back issues from January 2003:
10 minute stroke prevention
Jan 01, 2003; ... When tragedy strikes, people often find themselves asking whether or not something could have been done to prevent it from happening. For many who have lost their lives to a tragic catastrophic medical occurrence, prevention may have been the answer. Preventive screenings are not all ...
Judge orders Dillards not to destroy security documents: Action comes in suit by 18 customers alleging bias
Jan 01, 2003 ... BEAUMONT, Texas--A Texas district judge has ordered Dillards Department Stores not to destroy security personnel notebooks and logs that plaintiffs in lawsuits against the retailer claim may show systematic targeting of minority and low-income shoppers for surveillance and ...
Lying while counting
Jan 01, 2003; ... Since the announcement of the NAACP's visit to Cuba and the subsequent agreement that was reached concerning Cuba's desire to purchase agricultural products from Black farmers in America, I have been asked for my opinion on the subject. As a farmer and activist, I feel this relationship will be ...
Report challenges GOP stand on civil rights
Jan 01, 2003 ... While President George W. Bush and other Republican Party leaders have publicly distanced themselves from Senate Republican leader Trent Lott in the wake of his praise for Strom Thurmond's segregationist presidential campaign, there is no substantive difference between Lott and the Bush ...
Calm voters flock to Kenyan polls
Jan 01, 2003 ... KENYA--It was still dark, and heavy showers were falling intermittently in Nairobi, but hundreds of voters were already lined up in many parts of the city early this week, an hour before the most important election in Kenya's history got off the ground. Four polling stations had been set ...
Black political gains in county highlight 2002
Jan 01, 2003; ... It is customary to examine the past year as we embark upon a new one. Reflection allows us to examine victories while enabling us to view missed opportunities. Here are some of the highlights of 2002: Changing political landscape The political landscape changed in 2002 as ...
We will remember...2002 as a year of mostly highs -- and, for some, a few lows -- for African-Americans in entertainment
Jan 01, 2003 ... Double wins by African-Americans in Oscar's coveted Best Actor/Actress race--Denzel Washington for "Training Day" and Halle Berry for "Monster's Ball" -- brought a historic first to Hollywood and ushered in a year of unparalleled success for Blacks in entertainment. Along with Washington ...
Blood pressure marker may predict kidney damage
Jan 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK, N.Y.--Even high "normal" childhood blood pressure in young Black males can lead to kidney damage later in life, concludes a Bogalusa Heart Study report published in December's American Journal of Hypertension. Since 1973, researchers from the Tulane School of Public Health and ...
The Carr Report: Lose yourself in Y2K3!
Jan 01, 2003; ... It seems like yesterday that we were preparing for the uncertainties of Y2K. Can you believe that we're now in 2003? Time doesn't stand still for anyone. One truism that goes without saying is that time will keep on ticking. As time continues to tick, most of us have set short-term and long-term ...
Gore opens door for...
Jan 01, 2003; ... The exit of Al Gore from the 2004 presidential campaign opens a surprise basket of possibilities greater than any Christmas grab bag party you can imagine. At least eight candidates, some who've just sat quietly until now, will actively begin to mount a campaign. The seeds of all these campaigns ...
Center City: Children are the future
Jan 01, 2003; ... Results of a study conducted last year by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are disturbing. The fall 2002 study found that African-American and Latino children are more likely to be evaluated for physical abuse and reported to authorities than white children with comparable ...
Remembering those who will be missed
Jan 01, 2003 ... This year saw the loss of several people who contributed to the fabric of our community in unique ways. Let us not forget them and let us build on the work they have done. Norris Turner, 75, Mon Valley NAACP president since 1992, died Jan. 10 in his Belle Vernon apartment. Harold ...
Udin: Remove Fulton from Dixon probe
Jan 01, 2003; ... Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin is calling for Allegheny County Police Superintendent Kenneth Fulton to remove himself as the lead investigator in the death of a Hill District man. Charles Dixon, 43, died after being arrested by Mt. Oliver police during a birthday party Dec. 21 at ...
Cover to Cover
Jan 01, 2003 ... "The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960" by Leslie A. Heaphy. In his speech during his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, former Negro League player Buck Leonard said, "Now, we in the Negro Leagues felt like we were contributing something to baseball, too, when we were playing ...We loved the game ...
Ads promising debt relief may be offering bankruptcy
Jan 01, 2003; ... Drowning in debt? You're not alone. Consumer debt is at an all-time high. What's more, record numbers of consumers--more than 1.47 million in the year ending June 30--are filing for bankruptcy. Whether your debt dilemma is the result of an illness, unemployment or simply overspending, it can ...
Checks and balances
Jan 01, 2003; ... Lacking corporate scandals, mega-mergers and purchase of sports franchises--such as the recent acquisition by BET founder and billionaire Robert Johnson -- Pittsburgh's African-American business community, nonetheless, saw its share of action in 2002 Food for thought After ...
Bill and Camille Cosby give the gift of books
Jan 01, 2003 ... No show biz luminary's good works outshine Bill Cosby's deep devotion to the responsibility and joys of educating youngsters. People who know Cosby say his on-screen persona, that of the genial, fatherly man imparting wisdom and love, along with wit, is the real Bill Cosby. Thanks to the ...
'Tribal fighters massacred patients in bed'
Jan 01, 2003 ... CONGO--Wearing crowns of leaves and screaming war cries, thousands of tribal fighters and their allies attacked a mission hospital in a lawless northeastern region of Congo, slaughtering patients in their beds, survivors of the massacre said. Then the attackers turned on the town of ...
Stamp honors Zora Hurston
Jan 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON--Novelist, folklorist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston, known for her artistry and her celebration of Black culture, will be honored by the U.S. Postal Service on a 37-cent postage stamp. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at the 14th annual Zora Neale ...
Committee, bishop respond to Lott
Jan 04, 2003 ... A committee charged with addressing repentance for racism within the United Methodist Church and the denomination's Washington-based bishop have issued public responses to controversial remarks made by U.S. Sen. Trent Lott. During a recent 100th birthday celebration for Sen. Strom ...
All heart: Highly decorated for community work, Lydia Lockhart spreads the gospel through volunteering
Jan 04, 2003; ... Lydia M. Lockhart gets immeasurable satisfaction from helping others. That satisfaction is reflected in the slew of awards and accolades the Penn State McKeesport business management instructor has received as the result of her community work. "I think my purpose for being here on earth ...
Saint Vincent senior seeks career in law
Jan 04, 2003 ... LATROBE, Pa.--Saint Vincent College senior Candace Ragin originally left her Pittsburgh home to become a business major at a college in Boston, but in her sophomore year, transferred to Saint Vincent and switched to a double major in political science and English. "I decided to become a ...
The short memory of Malawi's president
Jan 04, 2003 ... MALAWI--After living through three decades of Kamuzu Banda's legendary repression, Amos Luwizhi says he has more reason to be angry with President Bakili Muluzi, the late Malawian dictator's successor. "We had great hopes, but I am disappointed that Muluzi has completely failed to break ...
Big Nasty D clothing line features Steeler 'superheroes'
Jan 04, 2003; ... When the Steelers host a first-round playoff game Sunday against AFC rival Cleveland, many fans will be sporting the traditional black and gold football jerseys and waving Terrible Towels. Many others will be sporting the new Big Nasty D clothing line from All the Way Down Authentic ...
Wheatley's record expunged: Will be sworn in Jan. 7 as state rep
Jan 04, 2003; ... Felony charges stemming from an incident when he was 19 years old have been expunged by the state of Michigan, effectively erasing any grounds to challenge Jake Wheatley's ability to serve as a state representative. Wheatley, 30, is scheduled to be sworn in as state representative for ...
Lee/Disney hook-up yields drug movie done lite: All-star cast can't save surreal '25th Hour'
Jan 04, 2003; ... Only a devious deal-maker would even think of bringing Spike Lee and Disney together for a film project. After all, one normally associates the incendiary director with controversial, conscious-raising cinema and Disney with the best in escapist family fun. But a union of these opposites is just ...
Satisfy your curiosity about science: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh publishes centennial edition of Handy Science
Jan 04, 2003; ... Have you ever listened to the weather forecast and wondered, "What's the Doppler effect?" Are you just itching to know what will happen to you if poison ivy sap touches your skin? Ever wonder what would cause frogs and toads to fall from the sky like a rain shower? Why ...
Trent Lott...and racism...must go!
Jan 04, 2003 ... (The following is the statement of the National Coordinating Committee of the Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism calling for Sen. Trent Lott's resignation not only as majority leader but from the Senate. CCDS is a left national organization with members active in many ...
'Play A Lil' Song 4 Me': Ben Tankard's latest CD
Jan 11, 2003 ... Humble beginnings in Daytona Beach, Fla., helped shape the artistry and ministry of gospel jazz instrumentalist Ben Tankard. Much has been told of the only son of a pastor and a missionary, who for years never knew his true God-given talent for piano playing, which was only realized in his early ...
AMAs set for Jan. 13
Jan 11, 2003 ... Newcomer Ashanti leads the field with five nominations for the 30th annual American Music Awards, airing live from L.A. Jan. 13 on ABC-TV. Eminem and Nelly have four nominations each. The ceremony will be hosted by The Osbournes. Ashanti is nominated for favorite new ...
'One of the good ones'
Jan 11, 2003; ... Highly decorated police detective Alvin Felton believes the most meaningful reward he has received during his 13-year career was being `adopted' by Episcopal Church in Mt. Washington. The congregation prays for him every Sunday and sends him Christmas and birthday cards. When Pittsburgh ...
Surfing the Web
Jan 11, 2003 ... Today you can get more than you ever dreamed of on the Internet--you can order pizzas, bid on an antique lamp and arrange travel reservations 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort of your home computer. And it can help ease some of your holiday shopping and party planning headaches ....
Another brother in need of a Mumia-Like movement
Jan 11, 2003; ... "In West Philadelphia born and raised, On the playground's where I spent most of my days. Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool, Shootin' some b-ball outside of the school. When a couple of guys who were up to no good, Started makin' trouble in the ...
Cricket in spin over Zimbabwe
Jan 04, 2003 ... LONDON--Divisions in English cricket over the morality of playing in Zimbabwe have thrown its World Cup plans into disarray on the eve of the squad announcement deadline for next year's event. And cricket's world governing body has warned that England and Australia would forfeit match ...
Udin calls for FBI probe in shootings
Jan 04, 2003 ... A recent request by Fayette County District Attorney Nancy Vernon for the Western Pennsylvania office of the FBI to investigate the death of a Uniontown youth, is fueling Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin's desire to see the same thing done in the deaths of two Black men in Allegheny ...
Fashion without fear: The Clothing Doctor speaks to men
Jan 04, 2003 ... GLEN ECHO, Md. --If you're like most men, shopping for clothes ranks somewhere near "having a root canal" on your list of favorite activities. Chances are, you're just too busy during the week, and your weekends are devoted to attending your kid's soccer games, playing golf or lounging ...
Cover to Cover
Jan 04, 2003 ... "Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball" by Scott Simon. Scott Simon brings his passion for baseball and for civil rights to this crucial moment. No athlete performed at a higher level or through greater stress than Jackie Robinson. Though segregation thrived in 1947, Simon details the ...
College and Career Corner: Do some digging to find college financial aid
Jan 04, 2003; ... A few years ago, my daughter graduated from high school and entered college with a full-ride academic scholarship in engineering. We were thrilled. But after experiencing the world of college engineering, she changed her mind--and her major. She also lost her scholarship. While I don't ...
The flu season is upon us -- get your shots!
Jan 04, 2003 ... Here, in the dead winter, the sniffle season is in full bloom and the American Academy of Pediatrics reminds Americans that it's time to get those flu shots--adults, healthy children as young as 6 months old, their older siblings and parents, as well as seniors, especially those older than ...
Local personalities share New Year resolutions
Jan 04, 2003 ... Some people approach a new year as an opportunity to set goals that are both personal and professional. The practice, though generally popular, seems to be a dying tradition among African-Americans. Many local "newsmakers" said they do not make New Year's resolutions, preferring instead to ...
Bill's quiet exit: Robinson leaves state office with little fanfare
Jan 04, 2003; ... State Rep. Joe Preston Jr., D-East Liberty, said when Bill Robinson was elected as the state legislator for the 19th District in 1988; he had a nickname before he arrived in Harrisburg. "We called him `the amoeba man' because that's what his district looked like; from the South Side to ...
Should Jerome Bettis remain a Steeler? Bettis is a keeper
Jan 08, 2003; ... Jerome Bettis would like to play another two seasons in the NFL as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Though he probably has a good year left in him, The Bus should remain a part of the Steeler's talented trifecta of running backs. The trio is a perfect compliment to the newly established air ...
More than just books: Love of reading leads Berry to open book store that feeds the mind, body and soul
Jan 08, 2003; ... During the weeks preceding the grand opening of Donna Berry's bookstore, people watched the transformation from outside the display windows of the first floor shop. As the day neared, Berry covered the windows with paper. She wanted to truly unveil D.Berry's Books, Gifts and Cafe. The ...
Do African-Americans need affirmative action?
Jan 08, 2003; ... In the next few months, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide the case between Gratz vs Bollinger. This involves the University of Michigan and its law school and whether they have the right to allow race as a factor in their desire to provide a diverse student body. The plaintiff and their ...
A New Year's revolution: NBA comes full circle
Jan 08, 2003 ... We implore concerned and committed Black people to make a vow for 2003--that they will make a sincere effort to (1) become better citizens, (2) become more community-minded, (3) pursue their education, (4) get more involved in the political process, and (5) always put family and race ...
Kenya's new leader takes his first steps
Jan 08, 2003 ... KENYA--A week after a landslide victory that swept the ruling party from office after 39 years, President Mwai Kibaki named his first cabinet and said his administration had already been in contact with multilateral donors who had shunned Kenya for the past five years because of the previous ...
Eastgate Wal-Mart on track
Jan 08, 2003; ... Developers of the Eastgate, the long-awaited redevelopment of the old East Hill shopping center, say the recent announcement that Wal-Mart Inc. will open an "urban store" in the vacant Ames building at the Waterworks in Fox Chapel, will not affect their plans. Operation Nehemiah ...
Cover to Cover
Jan 08, 2003 ... "Introducing Halle Berry" by Christopher John Farley. This is the inspiring story of a woman who transformed a personal victory into an historic achievement that would speak to millions--a Hollywood ending that serves as a sweet beginning to a remarkable new life and career. Featuring new ...
Should Jerome Bettis remain a Steeler? Is The Bus outta gas?
Jan 08, 2003; ... In a town that literally breathes black and gold and collectively rallies 'round the Steelers as they do no other cause, I may be cruising for the ultimate bruising--one that befell James Miller on Christmas Eve--for what I'm about to say. For those in need of a primer on recent events: ...
Acclaimed hair designer honored
Jan 08, 2003 ... Pat Grant Williams, artistic and technical director of Colomer USA, is the recipient of the 2002 Multitextural Global Ambassador Award in the Chemistry and Multicultural Styling category. Williams, an internationally acclaimed hair designer, received the honors at the Showcase Beauty ...
America's perpetual dilemma
Jan 08, 2003; ... Trent Lott may one day be considered a hero by Americans who are serious about engaging in truthful dialogue to conquer racism it) this country and throughout the world. However, it must be remembered that these discussions have been going on for centuries. The Pittsburgh Courier ...
Summit to address ways to end racism
Jan 08, 2003; ... Racism is not simply a Black and white issue, according to organizers of the upcoming fifth annual Black and White Reunion Summit on Racism. NAACP Pittsburgh Branch President Tim Stevens and other community activists started the effort after the death of motorist Jonny Gammage, who was ...
Study: Whites prone to link Blacks with violent crimes
Jan 08, 2003; ... A recent Penn State University study suggests that the media's portrayal of African-Americans cause whites to associate Black men with violent crime and white men with crimes of a nonviolent nature. "When readers were asked to identify criminal suspects pictured in stories about violent ...
Ready to campaign: Allen to run for state Supreme Court seat
Jan 08, 2003; ... Allegheny Common Pleas Judge Cheryl Allen's name is synonymous with fairness and reform of juvenile court. She is hoping the work she has done, along with some statewide campaigning, will be enough to convince voters to elect her to the state Supreme Court. The 55-year-old Wilkinsburg ...
Hits and misses: Film critic Kam Williams offers his take on the good, the bad and the ugly of African-American films in 2002
Jan 08, 2003; ... In case you haven't noticed, Black films seem to be subjected to a second set of criteria in addition to the normal one by which any mainstream movie is evaluated. Witness the furor around "Barbershop," which had the Black community up in arms over its offensive asides about Dr. Martin Luther ...
The Carr Report: Black-on-Black business casualties
Jan 08, 2003; ... While working for a local mortgage company, I was selected to visit the corporate office located in New Jersey. The branch manager wanted me to observe how loan officers gained market share in a larger, more competitive market. There were two people in particular that stood out. One was an Asian ...
Who let the dogs out?
Jan 08, 2003; ... Heads should have rolled when the Twin Towers collapsed. Obviously, the president lacked enough information in making concrete decisions in protecting our airports and air space. It's a pity the only choice left to the White House at the time was to blow all four planes for leaving their ...
To Tell The Truth: Christmas is birth and rebirth! What is it to you?
Jan 08, 2003; ... To those who practice the Christian faith, Christmas commemorates the birth of the Messiah. A number of other religious groups view Christmas as the birth of Jesus the prophet. Atheists contend that Christmas is a subterfuge Christians use to force their religion on the entire ...
Center City: This dog had its day
Jan 08, 2003; ... I could not help but feel a pang in my heart as I read about the fate of one stray pit bull that wandered into the heart of a colleague's wife. Then, before day's end, was off to the Animal Rescue League. My family had a similar experience almost one year ago. I was at work on ...
Magistrate Court elimination won't be challenged: Three Black positions terminated
Jan 08, 2003; ... As anticipated, the state Supreme Court has made 2003 a less than happy new year for Pittsburgh's minor judiciary by beginning the elimination of the city's seven-member Magistrate's Court and, with it, the jobs of three African-American judges. Wrenna Watson's term expired Dec. 31 and ...
The first order of business...
Jan 11, 2003 ... The new 108th Congress is to be complimented for undertaking ways to help the more than 1.5 million people left hanging by the old assembly's inactivity and inattention to an extension of jobless benefits. The lack of an extension left them without a viable means to pay their mortgages, buy ...
Kibaki's free education promise raises hopes
Jan 11, 2003 ... KENYA--There was a heady mixture of hope, confusion and despair in primary schools across Kenya last week when pupils were admitted free for the first time in compliance with a campaign pledge by the new government of President Mwai Kibaki. Angry parents who had not been able to afford ...
Pitt deems noose case inactive
Jan 11, 2003 ... The University of Pittsburgh has said the investigation concerning a noose found in a Black professor's office is inactive. Stefan Wheelock, 31, an assistant professor of English who came to Pitt last fall from Brown University, found a small noose on his desk Nov. 21. In a ...
Carnegie Library sets MBE goals: Homewood site selected as first renovation project
Jan 11, 2003; ... Homewood resident Rosetta Muhammad likes the idea of eventually being able to ride an elevator at the local branch of the Carnegie Library. Homewood is the first of Carnegie Library's neighborhood branches that will benefit from improvements and renovations through the program. The ...
The Word: Paul's preaching
Jan 11, 2003; ... Apostle Paul was a great preacher and missionary. And his message was not any different than the message of Jesus. Paul proclaimed that message in the same way Jesus did. Some think the message of Jesus must be put in a new wrapper. The same old message presented in the same old way will ...