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From the Right: Out of politics and into writing
“Welcome Mr. Rove and Mr. Carville. It’s very nice to meet you. I was surprised that you agreed to help me — and at such a reasonable rate.” “Mr. Edney, I was not too busy. I still can’t believe that just because I...
Tags: Labor Legislation, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Career and Workplace, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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Manager actions leave impression
Staff WriterMany Valley residents recognize El Centro resident Louise Wyatt from her 32 years working primarily as a manager at the Townshop in Valley Plaza. “She was an impact on everyone’s life without knowing it,” NAACP local chapter member...Tags: African-American History Month, Black History
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Calexico pioneer family recognized
Staff WriterEva Page and her late husband, Audry Page, were one of the few black families in Calexico decades ago, and she fondly recalls a community that she said wasn’t segregated like many others at the time. Page is one of several individuals who were...Tags: African-American History Month, Black History
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Unsung heroes honored for Black History Month
Digital Media News EditorOn one of the last days of Black History Month, seven unsung African-American heroes of the local community were honored Tuesday at the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting. The honorees, chosen by the local chapter of the NAACP, were Velda...Tags: Human Interest, African-American History Month, Minority Groups, Black History
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Our View: NAACP returns at a good time
It’s fitting that the Imperial Valley chapter of the NAACP would announce its reformation and introduce its new officers during Black History Month, as the group sets a new course in making its own local black history. Imperial County’s NAACP...Tags: Arts and Culture, Culture, Cultural Development, African-American History Month, Minority Groups
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NAACP seeks to address Imperial Valley's social and economic needs
Staff WriterThe local chapter of the NAACP is regrouping, and it has a purpose. “We need more teen mentoring and after-school programs,” NAACP local chapter President Wallace Phillips said. People oftentimes complain about kids, Phillips said. “...Tags: Steve Benson
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NAACP returning to Imperial Valley
Staff WriterThe local chapter of the NAACP is coming back, and those interested in the organization can attend a meet and greet this evening when the 2013 officers will also be sworn in. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People...Tags: Minority Groups
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Community remembers civil rights legend
Staff WriterMembers of the Valley community took time to reflect on the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and the future of his dream in the Valley during a special presentation on the steps of the Imperial County Superior Courthouse on Monday...Tags: Holidays, Music, Martin Luther King Jr., Justice and Rights, Martin Luther King Day
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A Reader Writes: Celebrating MLK Day in the Valley
I attended two of this year’s Imperial Valley Martin Luther King celebrations. I had trouble finding the off-Wake Avenue hall, so it was too late for the paid $25 breakfast. Oh well, it was money well spent for a good cause and a well-organized...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Baptist, Roxbury, Christianity, Religion and Belief
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Decepciona a LULAC respaldo judicial a Texas
WASHINGTON — La Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC) expresó su extrema decepción por la decisión de la Suprema Corte de Estados Unidos que concede la Moción de Suspensión (Motion to Stay) al Estado de Texas. Esta decisión no finaliza...Tags: Brownsville, Social Issues
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Ejecutan a Troy Davis en Georgia
Adelante ValleWASHINGTON, DC - A pesar de las presiones de defensores de los derechos civiles y de las dudas sobre las pruebas con las que fue sentenciado a la pena capital, el reo afroamericano Troy Davis fue ejecutado anoche en la prisión de Jackson, Georgia. La...Tags: Jimmy Carter, Ku Klux Klan, Desmond Tutu, Al Sharpton, Barack Obama
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From the Left: Hate has a familiar face
Leonard Pitts Jr.Apparently, Mel Gibson is a better actor than anyone knew. He got in touch with his feminine side in the movie “What Women Want,” directed by Nancy Meyers. But he hates women. He famously partnered with Danny Glover and lent his voice to a...Tags: Celebrities, Documentary (genre), Rape, Mel Gibson, Nazi Party
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Dec 13, 2011
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Jul 10, 2010
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