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Letters: FDR, Jews and the war
Re "What FDR said in private," Opinion, April 7 As an American and a Jew, I found Rafael Medoff's criticism of Franklin D. Roosevelt for his private comments about Jews most unfair. FDR understood that the best way to end the Holocaust was to defeat...Tags: Barack Obama, Religion and Belief, Bill Clinton, Cambodia, Abraham Lincoln
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Letters and maps tell history of Laurel during Civil War
Although no battles were fought in Laurel during the Civil War, the city's railroad was a strategic resource for the Union Army, numerous units of Union soldiers were stationed here and the military's presence added a different element to the city's...
Tags: Railway Transportation, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Forces, Health and Medical Professionals, Wars and Interventions
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February 17: Chicago Scene - Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
WGN NewsCerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Event: Saturday, February 19 8 p.m. Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport Avenue Chicago cerquarivera.org CRDT's "Jubilation" concert series commemorates African American pioneers and cultural icons in an innovative and...Tags: Human Interest, WGN, Minority Groups
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June 28: Focus on Family - Dennis and Judy Fradin
WGN NewsDennis and Judy Fradin The books are available at public libraries or: Dennis and Judy Fradin's Books A former teacher, Judy's writing career began in the late 1980's as a researcher for her husband Dennis' books. While researching famous people...Tags: Fiction, Mississippi, Human Interest, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice
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June 20: Author - Christopher Robert Reed, The Rise of Chicago's Black Metropolis, 1920-1929
WGN NewsChristopher Robert Reed To purchase a copy of the book: The Rise of Chicago's Black Metropolis During the Roaring '20s, African Americans rapidly transformed their Chicago into a "black metropolis." In this book, Christopher Robert Reed describes the...Tags: WGN, Africa, Minority Groups
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September 30: Author - Michael Starr, Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story
WGN NewsMichael Starr To purchase a copy of the book: Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story tells the remarkable story of Foxx, a veteran comedian and "overnight sensation" at the age of forty-nine whose early life was...Tags: Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Redd Foxx, Television, Heart Attack
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May 18: Lunchbreak - Peppercorn Prime Dry Aged New York Strip
WGN NewsChicago Cut Steakhouse 300 N. LaSalle Street Chicago www.chicagocutsteakhouse.com (312) 329-1800 To read more about the restaurant: metromix.com Peppercorn Prime Dry Aged New York Strip Ingredients: 16 oz prime dry aged New York strip steak 3 oz...Tags: Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure, Alcoholic Beverages, Whipping Cream, Foods and Beverages
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Frank Godden dies at 101; helped develop African American resort
Los Angeles Times Frank Godden, who played a significant role in the development of Val Verde, a secluded and long-closed local resort community known as "the black Palm Springs," has died. He was 101. Godden, who had cancer, died Aug. 3 at his Los...
Tags: Los Angeles Hotels, Justice and Rights, World War II (1939-1945), George Washington Carver, Armed Forces
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Obama vs. Cain: A dream match?
Until now, if someone had predicted a presidential election pitting two African-American candidates, I'd have asked what he was smoking.
It's still a long shot — especially after nearly two weeks of sexual-harassment accusations, culminating Monday...Tags: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Central Asia, Parties and Movements, Democratic Party
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Court rules family of boy arrested on dirt bike got fair civil trial
A family that unsuccessfully sued Baltimore police officers who arrested a 7-year-old boy for illegally riding a dirt bike in 2007 received a fair civil trial in Howard County, the state's second-highest court has ruled. The family had hoped to collect...Tags: Court Administration, Trials, Sheila Dixon, Minority Groups, Lawyers
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Tamales, L.A.'s original street food
Special to the Los Angeles TimesSouthern California's latest foodie trend has the region atwitter. Lines form long into the night at the latest hot spot for edible treasures, while wily entrepreneurs outdo each other by parking at the best spots. But not everyone is happy. Brick-and-...Tags: Restaurants, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Immigration, Hispanic and Latino Americans
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Hippodrome uses new grant to give nonprofits a broader stage
![The <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/downtown/performing-arts/touring-shows/hippodrome-theatre-at-the-france-merrick-performing-arts-center-baltimore-theater">Hippodrome</a> Theatre is largely defined by marquee Broadway shows, from "The Lion King" to "South Pacific." But starting Monday, the theater aims to be a hub for local arts groups, becoming much more than just a stopping-off spot for touring artists and productions.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-11/65909759-07051820.jpg "The <a href="http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/downtown/performing-arts/touring-shows/hippodrome-theatre-at-the-france-merrick-performing-arts-center-baltimore-theater\">Hippodrome</a> Theatre is largely defined by marquee Broadway shows, from \"The Lion King\" to \"South Pacific.\" But starting Monday, the theater aims to be a hub for local arts groups, becoming much more than just a stopping-off spot for touring artists and productions.")
The Hippodrome Theatre is largely defined by marquee Broadway shows, from "The Lion King" to "South Pacific." But starting Monday, the theater aims to be a hub for local arts groups, becoming much more than just a stopping-off spot for touring artists and...Tags: Culture, Dance, Dancing, Sales, Arts and Culture
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