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October 2002

Week	Articles

Oct. 2 - Oct. 8, 2002	Aldine Catches Hell taking kids back to hell Arrogant educators ignore peoples’ right to choose From rough waters to smooth sailing Friends, family celebrate legacy of Minister Frank Melton, Jr. Rodney L. Griffin, reelected State Democratic Committeeman uses position to benefit grassroots people Texas Women’s University hosts Reading Institute Riverside launches yearlong fundraiser Texas’ First Lady solidly behind project Game knows game or: Killing one monster won’t stop no show Democrats see hope on the horizon Disparity in donations study raises other issues Mayor Brown receives achievement award from National Council for Public-Private Partnerships Houston Technology Center seeks to bridge digital divide Football and the local business community Kevyn Lewis new Global Hue’s president & chief creative officer TSU Debate Team makes it back from South Africa Fight for reparations shifts to Capitol Author John Bradshaw to visit Dallas Professional Black Women’s Enterprise, Inc. presents First Toombs-Brown Prestige Awards Gala African American Teen heads high school golf team

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15, 2002	Is AIDS a plague or a plan? HIV linked to conspiracy to control Black population Is KCOH’s Michael Harris playing politics? Shirley Ann Malonson, one of The Triumphant “7” Eleven major reasons to vote NO on Houston ISD’s 2002 bond program “Barber Shop” truths cut deep OR: Black rhetoric becomes ridicule in Whites’ presence Black-Jewish Relations Strained The village lost its vision HISD’s Bond will be minorities’ litmus test Cliffdale Baptist celebrates pastor and wife’s anniversary Annual Ministers’ Breakfast hosted at SHAPE Our Mother of Mercy holds Unity Day Church Events Community News

Oct. 16 - Oct 22, 2002	Michael Williams scores GOP points at AHCCC’s luncheon We stand accused! AAN&I responds to HAUL’s Sylvia Brook’s public criticism Attack on Black leaders decried Activists call for boycott of Channel 13 at Town Hall meeting Brenda Joysmith comes to Houston Nationally renowned artist visits Acres Home for signing event Should Bush grow up? Or: Lack of adult behavior evoke murderous kids Black men rise to the challenge in sniper case Republicans look to war for election victory Nov. 5, 2002 could be payback time Prairie View A&M University hosts 4-H volunteer recruitment drive Richardson Independent School District unveils new web site City of Dallas partners with the Dallas Black Contractors Association Cleaning up with Houston area businesses Black History 24/7/365 Presents - FAYE BRYANT Houston area musician releases new CD A celebration of life in loving memory of Mrs. Dimple Ree Littleton It’s harvest time at Pleasant Hill BC Church Events

Oct. 23 - Oct 29, 2002	Are house slaves passé? Belafonte resents Colin Powell’s low-key stance on Iraq HPD Chief Bradford deserves better Ron Kirk’s campaign trail to Capitol, faulty Inability to get his message out to his own people may cost him the election Early voting in progress for Nov. 5 elections Money makes us funny OR: Black perspective of almighty dollar is a joke AAN&I is at the forefront again Playing politics with Black advertising is a crapshoot Only Congress has the authority to declare war Small Business Administration presents “Seeds to Success” at Boost Your Business Monthly Mixer at NHC - Carver Center Dallas premiere of “For Real” movie presented by New Millennium Studios and Girlfriends Coffee Talk Dallas-based MIS signs consulting contract with FEMA Foundation grants 2002-2003 scholarships Mickey Leland Award winners announced Combating everyday prejudices Announcements GRACE CLEMONS 2002 Texas Women Pioneer Awards Banquet honors five outstanding ministers Repentance leads to community education in HIV/AIDS; substance abuse prevention

Oct. 30 - Nov. 5, 2002	Sylvester Turner replies to Chronicle Attacks false report of his support of Gov. Rick Perry D.C. area sniper evokes racist sniping Fear or favor corrupts news A compromising media precludes a free press Beauticians honor president and others at 58th annual convention Doris Whitaker passes baton to first vice president Barbara Phillips Vote for what? OR: Black folks have become political “booty calls” Where do they find these Negroes? Review of voter trends encouraging and troubling Step up to the plate and vote on Nov. 5 WeNet Consulting: Bringing the web to your world Election protection campaign heats up Voter’s Advocates to be on-hand at 50 precincts to protect our right to vote Credit Corner Bianca Henny receives full grant to Howard U Coca Cola Bottling Company donates to 14 Dallas area basketball courts O’Neta Cavitt Jesus is Alpha & Omega Ministry presents fifth annual awards banquet Gethsemane MBC celebrates 51st church anniversary Church of Christ Lectureship continues Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church celebrates 45th anniversary and mortgage burning WeAreChristian.com announces Genesis series of fundraising cd’s Church Events

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