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May 22 Letters: Recognizing bias, climate of spending
Recognizing bias The reports [of Isle of Wight racism concerns] I have seen are taking a biased path approaching this subject. My generation (baby boomers) see these statements through the experience of the 1960s and 1970s and a lot of us cringe at any...Tags: Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), University of Virginia, Social Issues, Smithfield, Agriculture
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Editorial: 'I'm sorry' for Isle of Wight emails doesn't suffice
As if things weren't tough enough in Isle of Wight County with budgetary challenges, tax increases and rising stormwater fees, this week county officials have been called upon to address yet another disturbing situation: two public leaders were involved...Tags: Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Sarah Palin, Social Issues, NAACP
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State Pulls License Of Foster Mother After Court Plea
The Hartford CourantThe state's child-protection agency has pulled the license of a foster mother from Griswold who has admitted to assaulting a child in her care. The woman, 51-year-old Jami Littlefield, delayed reporting the incident and initially attributed bruising on...Tags: Groton, Abusive Behavior, Norwich, Rentals, New London (New London, Connecticut)
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Rapid City man backs embattled alderman
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Alderman Bill Clayton has been in the spotlight for months now after he allegedly made racist comments to a local TV reporter in August. At Monday night's Rapid City Council meeting, one man came forward to speak on...Tags: Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Justice and Rights
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EDITORIAL: May 20, 2013
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elected officials around West Virginia, or their hand-picked appointees, sometimes commit crude, personal affronts such as groping female workers or making racial slurs. When lawsuits result, taxpayers are stuck with the tab. Latest...Tags: Prosecution
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Q&A: 'The Hangover: Part III' star Justin Bartha
In “The Hangover: Part III,” Justin Bartha’s Doug isn’t just lost or sidelined while his pals and brother-in-law deal with constant mayhem. He’s kidnapped and an organized crime boss threatens his life. “I think...
Tags: Marriage, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
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Judge in NY 'stop and frisk' trial mulls cameras for police
ReutersBy Bernard Vaughan NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - The federal judge who will rule in a class-action lawsuit accusing New York City police of racial profiling in their "stop and frisk" crime-fighting tactic expressed interest in having police officers...Tags: New York City Police Department, Lawyers, New York City, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice
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Kansas girl Gwendolyn Brooks broke ground as black poet
The Wichita Eagle"Say to them, say to the down-keepers, the sun-slappers, the self-soilers, the harmony hushers, 'Even if you are not ready for day, It can not always be night.' You will be right. For that is the hard home-run. "Live not for battles won. Live not for...Tags: Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice, John F. Kennedy, Justice and Rights, Entertainment Events
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Soccer-Three more teams caught up in Italy's racism crisis
ReutersMay 20 (Reuters) - AS Roma and Inter Milan have been fined 50,000 euros after fans chanted racist abuse on the final day of Serie A on Sunday, hours before Fiorentina supporters heckled AC Milan's black striker Mario Balotelli. The three racism incidents...Tags: Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Sports, Justice and Rights
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Three more teams caught up in Italy's racism crisis
Reuters(Reuters) - AS Roma and Inter Milan have been fined 50,000 euros after fans chanted racist abuse on the final day of Serie A on Sunday, hours before Fiorentina supporters heckled AC Milan's black striker Mario Balotelli. The three racism incidents have...Tags: Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Justice and Rights, Fines
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Isle of Wight officials explain why they forwarded racist email jokes
Two elected officials in Isle of Wight County, already under fire for passing along emails containing racist jokes about President Obama, have made things worse with their tone-deaf explanations. Among the jokes: A depiction of topless African...
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Isle of Wight officials apologize for distributing racist emails but don't resign
Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors Chairwoman JoAnn Hall called for the resignation of Vice Chairman Byron "Buzz" Bailey Monday, and Bailey declined to step down. Local NAACP president Dottie Harris had called for Bailey's resignation Thursday, citing...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Barack Obama, NAACP
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