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Judge Dillin’s dream hastened Black community’s migration and IPS’ woe

AMOS BROWN III - December 11, 2008

When Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin ordered 5,500 African-American students bused from the Indianapolis Public Schools to six Marion County township districts, he unleashed...

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The stench of Illinois corruption

SHANNON WILLIAMS - December 11, 2008

If the slumping economy and ever increasing layoffs weren’t enough for you to realize the dismal state of this country, then the federal corruption...

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Saving the auto industry

SHANNON WILLIAMS - December 4, 2008

The bailout discussion with the Big Three automakers is kind of like being stuck between a rock and a hard place; you don’t want...

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The changing challenge of public schools of Indianapolis

AMOS BROWN III - December 4, 2008

Many are wondering why the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) may close six elementary schools. IPS Supt. Eugene White gave vague reasons for the closings...

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It’s official. Record turnout. Black votes fueled Obama, Demos Indy wins

AMOS BROWN III - November 26, 2008

It’s official. The Nov 4th election set a new record in Indianapolis/Marion County, with 381,759 voting. That’s 54.7 percent of registered voters. But excluding...

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Be thankful for family and friends

Guest Contributor - November 26, 2008

Be thankful for family and friends By SHANNON WILLIAMS Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed with life that we often forget the simple essence...

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Floundering economy still No. 1 concern

SHANNON WILLIAMS - November 20, 2008

It’s still unanimous: the slumping economy continues to haunt Americans. From the corporate executive, to the retired person working a part-time job, to the...

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Exit polls missed surveying Indy’s Blacks

AMOS BROWN III - November 20, 2008

On Election Night and the days following, commentators and pundits across the world remarked how President-elect Barack Obama won Blacks, Hispanics, young people, college...

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