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Elvin E. Thomas, 93
World War II veteran, Elvin Edward Thomas, 93, of Bunker Hill, W.Va., was called home Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, after a short illness. Born Oct. 29, 1919, in Sun, W.Va., he was the son of the late Clarence Megginson and Amelia Thomas. He received his...
Tags: Tuskegee Airmen, Edward Thomas, World War II (1939-1945), Mount Hope, Washington, DC
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Andrew Brimmer dies at 86; first black member of Federal Reserve
Andrew Brimmer, the son of a Louisiana sharecropper who in 1966 became the first black member of the Federal Reserve Board, has died. He was 86. Brimmer died Oct. 7 at a Washington hospital after a lengthy illness, said his daughter, Esther Brimmer....Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Michigan State University, World War II (1939-1945), Economy, Business and Finance
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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, George Washington Carver, World War II (1939-1945), Armed Forces, Entertainment Events
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Freeman Hrabowski's UMBC legacy grows as he celebrates 20 years as president
The melody of the president's voice, the intensity of his movements gripped Jeremy Brickey's attention, cutting through the monotony of freshman orientation at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Honestly though, he thought Freeman A. Hrabowski...Tags: DREAM Act, National Institutes of Health, Financial Aid, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Students
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Living Here: Famous people, places and things
Hampton Roads is known around the world for its people — as being from here, as a come-here, or for just passing through — as well as places and things. It's known for its Bacon (as in Nathaniel), its ham (as in Smithfield), its presidents...Tags: Pocahontas, Super Bowl, Bruce Smith, College of William and Mary, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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North Dakota programs help rural veterinarians pay off debt
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Department of Agriculture since 2008 has helped 15 veterinarians set up practice in rural communities and helped them repay a significant portion of their student loan debt. North Dakota does not so much have a...Tags: Medical Specialization, Science, Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture
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Colleagues recall Dixon, 74, as a leader who made friends and allies to benefit his community
One day after his death, Richard Dixon, 74, was the subject of tributes and accolades sweeping across all of Carroll County — where he was born and raised, built a family and served his community as a school board member, state delegate and Maryland...
Tags: Health, Westminster (Carroll, Maryland), Morgan State University, Sykesville, Armed Forces
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The memory of his mother and grandmother pushes Jai Miller to succeed
SARASOTA, Fla. — Each time Orioles outfielder Jai Miller crosses the plate after hitting a home run, his eyes turn upward and both of his hands point to the sky. It's a routine he's been doing since he was a teenager, one of many ways he tries to...
Tags: Buck Showalter, Miami Marlins, Robert Andino, Baseball, Baltimore Orioles
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Tuskegee Airmen offer insights into era of segregation
When he was a Tuskegee Airman on an Alabama air base in the 1940s, Cecil O. Byron and other members of the all-black squadron could not shop or dine in the nearby town. They were relegated to the balcony at the movies and could not leave the theater until...Tags: Bronx (New York City), Morgan State University, New York City, World War II (1939-1945), African-American History Month
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You liked Red Tails and the Tuskegee Airmen? Read on
"Red Tails," the years-long project of director George Lucas, is sure to bring some overdue attention to the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black aviation unit that fought discrimination in the U.S. military as well as our enemies in World War II. Reviews for...Tags: Minority Groups, Tuskegee Airmen, U.S. Military, World War II (1939-1945), Wars and Interventions
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At the Carmike 9: Have a seat in the cockpit of history
OPENING FRIDAY
Red Tails
Although the Tuskegee Airmen have a lengthy history that stretches back to a small program at the Tuskegee Institute, “Red Tails” focuses on the exploits of the 332nd Fighter Group based at the Ramitelli air base...Tags: Michael Fassbender, HBO (tv network), Giovanni Ribisi, Tom Hanks, Todd Graff
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Movie Guide for TownMall in Carroll County, Jan. 29
now playing "Beauty and the Beast 3D" (G). Re-release of this Disney story in 3D. An prince (Robby Benson) must remain a hideous Beast until he learns to love someone, in particular village girl Belle (Paige O'Hara). TownMall Cinemas (12:30, 3:30, 6:30,...Tags: Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, New York City, Michael Fassbender, Bill Paxton
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