Scope and Contents 7/5- Racial politics still with us- Bill Shipp; Article discusses political candidates and platforms regarding racial issues.7/7- Three men indicted in dragging death- no author; John William King, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and Shawn Allen Berry were indicted in the dragging death of a black man that was chained to a pickup truck in Jasper, Texas.7/13- Even Clinton can’t bridge a racial gap- Marsha Mercer; Article discusses President Clinton's responses to race related...

Scope and Contents 3/1- Black lawmakers gaining ground: Many see themselves becoming ‘equal players’- Associated Press; Article discusses the interest shift of black legislators from issues such affirmative action and welfare reform to key issues such as education, health care, economic development, and transportation. Article discusses the increase in black representation in government decision making. Highlights Senate Mahority Leader Charles Walker, who at the time held the highest post a black lawmaker has...