Scope and Contents 6/11- Discrimination on the basis of accent- Bill Maxwell; Article discusses discrimination experienced by individuals with southern accents.6/18- Born in the South- Bill Maxwell; Maxwell discusses that despite being born in the south, he doesn't believe that African Americans should consider themselves as Southerners due to the fact that they were forced to live in the south and were not originally from there.6/25- Mormon sworn in as member of Lowndes County Board of...

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 8/5- Why the Democrats are losing black votes- Bonnie Erbe; Article discusses racial differences between members of the Republican and Democratic parties and a brief history of key racial issues from both parties.8/9- Understanding bankers important in seeking bank loans- Dr. Art DeThomas; Artcle outlines strategies for developing a strong banker/client relationship.8/23- Weed and Seed chief wants area revitalized- Jodi M. Scott; Jeremiah Lawton, director for...

Scope and Contents 9/4- Man dies in county custody: Sheriff’s department claims man’s injuries were result of a fall while resisting arrest- Jodi M. Scott; 9/7- Education reaches ‘crisis point’- Nat Hentoff; 9/8- Facts and figures on education: The Census Bureau releases 1998 data for American Schools- Patricia H. Croll; 9/8- Area SAT score improvement less dramatic than state- Patricia H. Croll; 9/9- There’s a ‘white privilege,’ like it or not- Charles Moore; 9/9- Moore column gets an ‘amen’- Freeman S....

Scope and Contents 10/1- Report cards are in for middle and elementary- Patricia H. Croll; 10/3- Valdosta family upset over county jail’s suicide attempt policy- Jodi M. Scott; 10/7- Raising the bar for state education: New standards for local boards of education announced today- Patricia H. Croll; 10/8- Why blacks stand by Clinton- Bill Maxwell; 10/10- Trio awarded $1 million in shoplifting racism case- Joann Loviglio; 10/10- Ability, not color of skin, should matter most- Bill Malone, Valdosta; 10/11- Work...

Scope and Contents 11/4- Crime lab done with inmate death: Review- no author; 11/9- Rose calls for a march on Dec. 5th: Says they are also researching a possible recall of Sheriff Paulk- Al Parsons; 11/9- A letter to the white folks about division- no author; 11/9- Third protest march planned: Protestors targeting Chamber of Commerce- Lowell Vickers Jr. ; 11/11- Weed and Seed kicks off clean-up- Suzanne Harris; 11/11- City Hires Information Officer- Suzanne Harris; 11/12- Show some proof- no author; 11/12-...

Scope and Contents 12/1- School counselor complains about parents- Yvonne Fournier; 12/2- Williams’ death inquest held today: Public expected to observe ‘utmost decorum’ during inquest of Williams death- Jodi M. Scott; 12/2- Sister denies brother’s jail death was ‘suspicious’: Autopsy shows Williard McFarland died in 1994 of natural causes- Jodi M. Scott; 12/2- Church member doesn’t like using term ‘reverend’- Robert L. Scott, Lake Park ; 12/2- People’s Tribunal calls for economic ‘reciprocity’- Mailbox Post...

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1/5- Rose to answer critics at Commission meeting- Staff reports; 1/6- Black history month deserves a closer look- Charles Moore; 1/7- Black farmers get deserving settlement- Scripps Howard Press; 1/8- Souls of White folks- Mark George, Albuquerque NM; 1/10- Food for thought- no author; 1/14- Black farmers to finally get their due- Bill Maxwell; 1/27- History Quiz: Georgia’s past contributors- Charles Moore; 1/28- Unfair advantage for Blacks? Hardly- Bill Maxwell;

Scope and Contents 2/10- Black history month can bring us together: The unresolved death of Willie Williams- no author; 2/14- Black history vital to understanding U.S.- no author; 2/15- Other opinions: Tallahassee Democrat- no author; 2/17- Commission says no to Tribunal review board request- Suzanne Harris; 2/19- Murder defendant talked of racial killing as initiation- no author; 2/22- Cold weather doesn’t stop ‘March for Unity’ in Adel- Laurel Hahlen; 2/23- Charitable agencies adjust to Levi’s closing its...

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3/1- Black lawmakers gaining ground: Many see themselves becoming ‘equal players’- Associated Press; 3/8- Cook resident recalls battle against racism- Laurel Hahlen; 3/18- Only racism will kill King’s dream- Kevin S. Cronin, Valdosta ; 3/26- Cal Thomas’ column misleading, inaccurate- James R. Wright, Valdosta; 3/30- Whites leave welfare faster than minorities- Associated Press; 3/31- The Right to Vote is inked in Blood- Charles Moore;

Scope and Contents 4/1- Four NYPD officers indicted on murder charges: Killing immigrant could get officers 25 years to life: Associated Press; 4/4- Demonstrators protest against police brutality- Associated Press; 4/7- Blacks make progress, but racism still exists- Scripps Howard News Services; 4/14- ‘Do we really want to talk about race?’: Race issues forum aims to begin community dialogue- no author; 4/21- Forum tonight aimed at beginning local dialogue on race- no author; 4/22- Dealing with our demons:...

Scope and Contents 5/5- Habitat idea could help to improve communities- Rebecca Yull; 5/19- NAACP seeking trial on campaign financing: Civil rights group wants state to level playing field- Associated Press; 5/27- Lowndes native becomes first African American principal in Crisp County- Tony Pipia; 5/27- Treat children as the prized possessions they are- Jo Barrentine, Valdosta; 5/27- Reader questions Weed and Seed report- Ronjii Miledge, Valdosta; 5/29- Policy keeps 14 Lowndes students out of graduation...

Scope and Contents 6/1- Whites don’t get the real drug problem- Rev. Thomas Babatu Ayinde, Valdosta; 6/1- Ninth-graders largest proportion of dropouts- Weenam Chua; 6/3- Journalistic racism- Mark George, Albuquerque NM; 6/4- Rumored race riot fails to materialize: Middle school remains peaceful despite talk about clash- E. Rankin Scott; 6/8- Seeking treatment everyone needs- Bill Maxwell; 6/10- Let’s bring the youth back home- Davidae Stewart, Valdosta; 6/14- A question of race…- Abigail Van Buren; 6/15-...

Scope and Contents 7/14- Maybe it is all about race- Rebecca Yull; 7/20- Macon could get first black mayor- Associated Press; 7/22- Macon elects first black mayor- Associated Press; 7/22- NAACP takes on the TV networks- Bill Maxwell; 7/25- Every reason to stand proud- Juana Jordan; 7/27- Minority farmers object to farm agent’s firing- Collier terminated following arrest for solicitation- Tony Jenkins; 7/27- ‘Ragtime’ racism still alive- Sara Eckel; 7/28- Habitat plans to close on number of homes in coming...

Scope and Contents 8/2- Minorities not shut out in Atlanta- Bill Shipp; 8/8- Conservative group fights affirmative action: Critics say foundation wants to reverse gains made by blacks- Associated Press; 8/11- Police end attempt to block rally- Associated Press; 8/11- Court allows minority groups to join affirmative action case- Associated Press; 8/12- Retired educator elected to national post- Staff reports; 8/14- Defining racism- Abigail Van Buren; 8/14- Park files suit over use of race- Associated Press;...

Scope and Contents 9/1- Affirmative Action may be losing ground- Rebecca Yull; 9/1- Where will the people go? - Freddie L. Sirmans Sr., Valdosta; 9/3- Questions Remain: Tribunal challenges official version of inmate death- Brian Lawson; 9/5- Tense Moments: March by People’s Tribunal ends in prayer after brief encounter with law enforcement- Brian Lawson; 9/9- We must learn to respect all people- William M. Eanes, Valdosta; 9/9- Marchers ‘in control’ of Saturday event- Mark George, Albuquerque NM; 9/9- Weed and...

Scope and Contents 10/2- Study shows America’s bound by race: Stereotypes affect labor, housing markets- Associated Press; 10/6- County schools seek community support: Officials’ new program to be sponsored through private sector- Weenam Chua; 10/6- Offense not intended- Matt Flumerfelt, Valdosta; 10/13- Public forum was missing the public: More than half the people who attended were school officials- Weenam Chua; 10/18- Candidates face questions at public forum: Williams’ death a major topic- Emma Johnson;...

Scope and Contents 11/7- When do we finally move beyond color? - Juana Jordan; 11/11- Hiding from race- Bill Maxwell; 11/11- Students from 60 countries attend high school where no one is a minority- Dan Hulbert; 11/12- City’s racial divisions exposed- no author; 11/12- Commander: Zero tolerance to racial incidents- Senior Airman Nickol Houston; 11/14- President lagging in race report- Associated Press; 11/14- Third race forum digging into key topics- staff reports; 11/15- Diversity needs rethinking- Nat...

Scope and Contents 12/4- Nursing home loses $28.8 million bequest over racist provision: Will states facility can only serve whites- Associated Press; 12/15- Rep. Bishop supports People’s Tribunal request: Pushes for renewed investigation into inmate’s death- Brian Lawson (TWO COPIES); 12/24- Aaron hammers Rocker for remarks against gays, minorities: Hall of Fame “very sick and disgusted about the whole situation”- Associated Press; 12/26- Homebuyers must be financially ready- Pamela Reeves; 12/28- Democrats...

Scope and Contents 1/12- Williams case will not be reopened: DOJ declines to investigate prisoner’s death; People’s Tribunal to respond today- Brian Lawson; 1/13- Williams case still under review: Officials say earlier report was premature- Brian Lawson; 1/16- Haitians protest immigration policy, ethnic politics- Associated Press; 1/16- Clinton wants expansion of law on hate crimes- Associated Press; 1/17- America celebrates MLK day: Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy honored in Valdosta ceremonies- Peter Failor;...