Scope and Contents 10/2- VSU explores the diversity of mankind- Jeffery Clark; Article provides summary of Valdosta State University's third annual Multicultural Education Conference that was held on 9/25/1997. (page 11)10/2- Georgia’s flag: does it speak for you?- Donna Delaney; Article discusses the Georgia state flag and its symbols that portray messages of hatred and division. Author advocates for petitioning representives to deman removal of Confederate battle emblems from the state flag....

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11/13- Area Update: VHA receives grant for officers, services- Staff reports; 11/28- Thanks for history closer to reality- Associated Press; November 1997- State justice speaks to 100 Black Men- Jodi M. Scott; November 1997- Valdosta tears down to build up- Staff reports;

Scope and Contents 12/1- Race violence- no author; Six people face charges in Denver after being accused of beating a black woman that asked if they were skin heads.12/17- Dec. 31 in application deadline for area Weed and Seed project- Jodi M. Scott; 12/18- Clinton defends race initiative- no author; Clinton wanted to show the race advisory board the school systems in Fairfax County, VA as an example for diverse school systems.12/26- City seeks Weed and Seed status- Jodi M....

Scope and Contents 1/24- Florida’s Democrats facing race rebellion- Associated Press; Article states that Florida's Democratic Party faced a rebellion in its ranks for removing a black man as its next state House leader in favor of a white woman. In April 1997, Rep Willie Logan was designated to be the next Democratic leader of the GOP-controlled chamber after the 1998 elections. On January 7, he was replaced by Rep Anne Mackenzie under the claim that Logan did not raise enough money to help elect Democrats...

Scope and Contents 3/3-Valdosta declared Weed and Seed site- Jodi M. Scott; 3/7- Senate upholds race, gender set-sides for construction project- Alan Fram; 3/9- ‘Bloody Sunday’ remembered in Selma- Eddie Pells; 3/10- Court refuses to take affirmative action case- Laurie Asseo; 3/10- School board hears recommendations to stem failures: Administrators call for smaller class sizes, intensive reading program- E. Rankin Scott; 3/16- Valdosta places its Weed & Seed list- Jodi M. Scott; 3/18- Jackson says mergers...

Scope and Contents 4/15- Clinton addresses race, stereotypes in sports- no author; Clinton gathered with all-star sports figures in Houston to discuss stereo-typing and other race issues in athletics.4/15- Black Employees sue Ford Motor Credit co.- no author; Black employees at a Maryland service center sued Ford Motor Credit Co for $660 million claiming racial discrimination in the hiring, evaluation and promotion of workers. The employees were from the Regional Operations Center in Columbia....

Scope and Contents 5/11- Racial discrimination at law school- Nat Hentoff; Article tell the story of an individual that was rejected by the University of Washington Law School. The student believed that they were rejected because they identified themselves as white on the application.5/19- Project Change awards- no author; Valdosta's Project Change held an award ceremony to recognize its volunteers.5/20- Council to hear concerns over retention pond plans- Jodi M. Scott; Residents attend...

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; The toxicology report for Willie J. Williams Sr, an individual killed while in custody at Lowndes County Jail, was completed but not released. Preliminary results released by Coroner Charles Exum showed cause of death as "complications of blunt force head trauma".11/9- Rose calls for a march on Dec. 5th: Says they are also researching a possible recall of Sheriff Paulk- Al Parsons; Rev. Floyd Rose called for a protest...

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...

Scope and Contents 1/5- Rose to answer critics at Commission meeting- Staff reports; Rev Floyd Rose planned meeting with Lowndes County Commission to answer questions about the People's Tribunal's Cooperative Reciprocity Program1/6- Black history month deserves a closer look- Charles Moore; Author discusses opinions on the activities and celebration of Black History Month.1/7- Black farmers get deserving settlement- Scripps Howard Press; Department of Agriculture, operating locally...

Scope and Contents 2/10- Black history month can bring us together: Author identifies Black History Month as an opportunity for people to understand the differences that divide them so that they can be united. Article highlights important contributions by gifted black people.2/14- Black history vital to understanding U.S.- no author; Article discusses the relevance of black history month. Discusses gospel singer Mahalia Jackson and her ability to entertain mixed race crowds. Travelling for shows...

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...

Scope and Contents 4/1- Four NYPD officers indicted on murder charges: Killing immigrant could get officers 25 years to life: Associated Press; Four white police officers in New York were charged with murder for killing an unarmed African immigrant in a hail of 41 bullets. Amadou Diallo, a 22-year old street vendor from Guinea. was shot 19 times on February 4 1998 by the four police officers who were part of an elite street-crime unit looking for a rape suspect. The slaying frayed Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's...

Scope and Contents 5/5- Habitat idea could help to improve communities- Rebecca Yull; Habitat for Humanity's proposal to eliminate sub-standard housing expected to improve community by providing low income housing that is higher quality. 5/19- NAACP seeking trial on campaign financing: Civil rights group wants state to level playing field- Associated Press; NAACP seeks trial to level the playing field between rich and poor candidates by spending public funds on political races. NAACP points out...

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...