Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Minority Groups published by Tribune Company sources.
Displaying items 1-12 of 6014
» View amNY.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-20
•
Next >
-
New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago
Chicago Tribune reporterThe war in Vietnam was killing thousands of Latinos and, in Chicago, scores of families were being evicted from "renewed" neighborhoods like Lincoln Park. It was September 1968, and a gang of mostly Puerto Rican and Mexican teenagers called the Young...Tags: Gang Activity, Crimes, Punishment, New York, Health and Safety at School
-
Chicago Football Classic mixes game, bands, fair, parade
Chicago Tribune reporterA crowd of more than 45,000 is expected for Saturday's 11th annual Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field. But the 4 p.m. Division II contest between Central State and West Virginia State is just one of many weekend attractions associated with the...Tags: Kellen Winslow, Brian Mitchell, Schools, Football, National or Ethnic Minorities
-
Weis worried about unexpected vs. San Diego St.
AP Sports WriterSan Diego State's defensive line is so beat up even Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is concerned. No, it's not that Weis is feeling a twinge of compassion for Aztecs coach Chuck Long, who already has lost three defensive linemen for the season and has...Tags: Football, National or Ethnic Minorities
-
LPGA suspends rule requiring players to speak English
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAmid a furor of protest, the LPGA announced today that it would back down on suspending golfers who do not speak adequate English, reversing a decision that had prompted widespread charges of discrimination. LPGA tour commission Carolyn Bivens said...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Punishment, Golf, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Fines
-
For GOP, it's a whiter shade of pale
The SwampDelegates at the Republican National Convention the Xcel Energy Center on Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) by Frank James ST. PAUL, Minn. --.....Tags: Minnesota, Petroleum Industry, Colorado, Executive Branch, John McCain
-
Eclectic schedule
SEPTEMBER THROUGH SEPT. 14 RV Outdoor Show, Fairgrounds THROUGH SEPT. 18 Contemporary Ceramics from Wales, Clayworks THROUGH SEPT. 18 Symbiosis: Animal and Human Form, Clayworks THROUGH OCT. 5 Tableware Show, Potters THROUGH DEC. 8 Selling the Candidates:...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Dance, Baltimore Book Festival, Halloween, Festive Event
-
Community Calendar - September 5, 2008
TODAY Russian Days Festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem. Ethnic foods, baked goods, crafts, and music by Jolly Joe Timmer 6-9 p.m. Also, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday with music by The Occasions noon-3...Tags: Allentown, Movies, National or Ethnic Minorities, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania)
-
Hispanic group sues state, alleging specialty license-plate rules discriminate
Sentinel Staff WriterA nonprofit group proposing a custom Hispanic license plate for Florida filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, claiming discrimination and infringement of free speech. National Hispanic Corporate Achievers, a Longwood organization that organizes local job...Tags: Florida, National or Ethnic Minorities, Trials
-
Family Filmgoer by Jane Horwitz for Sept. 5
The Family Filmgoer 6 & older Fly Me to the Moon (G) Three young flies stow away on the Apollo 11 spacecraft and go to the moon. Contains mildly crude language ("crap"). There is a Russian vs. American fly-fight finale. 8 & older The Longshots (PG)...Tags: Movies, The Longshots, Health and Safety at School, Washington Post Company, National or Ethnic Minorities
-
Companies lose staff but can save assets
Layoffs. Downsizing. Restructuring. They are ugly words in business. When mentioned in conjunction with a particular company or industry, these words are sure to provoke fear and angst among employers and employees alike. As more companies struggle to...Tags: Employees, Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Florida, Labor Legislation
-
Out Of The Shadows
By ROGER CATLIN | Courant TV CriticPerhaps because of their association with darkness and shadow, the essence of movie drama, vampires have been part of film culture since "Nosferatu." Defined by Bela Lugosi and stylized by everyone from Anne Rice to Andy Warhol, the vampire has become...Tags: Rivers, Books and Magazines, Movies, Film Festivals, Angel
-
African-Americans celebrate heritage
Traditional country cooking and pint-size lemonade were some of the African-American cuisine and beverages that festival-goers enjoyed recently at the second annual Surry County African-American Family Reunion Weekend Festival. The two-day historical...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Family, National or Ethnic Minorities, Baptist, Dance
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Sep 5, 2008
|Blog| Chicago Tribune
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Hartford Courant
Sep 5, 2008
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
