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The way we were

The way we were

How many of you remember when Saks Fifth Avenue opened in the former W.T. Grants? If you are a Pittsburgher you know what I’m talking about. What should I talk about first, Grants or Saks? Both have Pittsburgh stories that go way back. In the old Grants they made hot dogs right ...

Etta James remembered  as triumphant trailblazer

Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer

by Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer GARDENA, Calif. (AP)—Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest. ...

Freedom Rider: Challenges students to get involved

Freedom Rider: Challenges students to get involved

by M. Abdul-Qawiyy Known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee, Diane Nash spoke of her experiences as a young woman and challenged the students to get involved in change as the keynote speaker for the Pitt Black Action Society, Jan. 17 at...

HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS

This sixth segment, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, is part of an eight-part series on health disparities in the Pittsburgh region. These segments are the result of a collaboration among the New Pittsburgh Courier, Community PARTners within the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Sci...

$80M bond to benefit low-income neighborhoods

$80M bond to benefit low-income neighborhoods

In the broadest sense, Pittsburgh Council’s priorities for 2012 are the same as always: seeing that city services and infrastructure are maintained for the benefit of city residents and businesses. This year, however, the first priority involved seeing how those infrastructure improvements and...

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Freedom Rider: Challenges students to get involved

Freedom Rider: Challenges students to get involved

by M. Abdul-Qawiyy Known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee, Diane Nash spoke of her experiences as a young woman and challenged the students...

$80M bond to benefit low-income neighborhoods

$80M bond to benefit low-income neighborhoods

In the broadest sense, Pittsburgh Council’s priorities for 2012 are the same as always: seeing that city services and infrastructure are maintained for the benefit of city residents and businesses....

Our House salutes Westinghouse, Homewood achievers

In spite of all the changes and challenges occurring at Westinghouse High School, officials of Our House Development Inc. continue to acknowledge and say thank you to the local greats that have graduated...

Fab 40... New list of young elite unveiled

Shootings, homicides and drug arrests are just a few of the times when many young African-Americans are highlighted and featured in the media, while there is a greater majority of positive stories and...

Hazing in fraternities not so common

Historically, Black fraternities and sororities have been said to haze prospective pledges at a higher rate and more harshly than White fraternities and sororities. However, the secretive nature of fraternities...

Rev. Jerome Stevenson mourned

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Homewood homes remodeled for vets, poor

CEA $250,000 funding helps with consolidation

Homewood, Larimer among URA priorities

First Black Aliquippa mayor reflects on future of city

‘21 & Able’ United Way seeks help for disabled youth

Incarceration major topic of Black and White Reunion

Northsiders protest school mergers

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Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer

Etta James remembered  as triumphant trailblazer

by Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer GARDENA, Calif. (AP)—Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all...

St. Louis hosts 1st big parade on Iraq War’s end

St. Louis  hosts 1st  big parade  on Iraq  War’s end

ST. LOUIS (AP)—Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to...

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide

by Jeff Wilson Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP)—Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music,...

Jewish Times publisher resigns after calling for ‘hit’ on Obama

ATLANTA (AP)—The owner of a small Jewish publication in Atlanta is resigning over a column he wrote suggesting Israel might consider a hit on President Barack Obama. Interim editor John McCurdy said...

Black leaders blast Chris Christie over civil rights comments

by Angela Delli Santi TRENTON, N.J. (AP)—Two of New Jersey’s most influential Black leaders blasted Gov. Chris Christie, Jan. 25, for proposing gay marriage be put to a popular vote in November,...

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Civil rights icon enters NJ’s gay marriage fray

Evicted 101-year-old woman can’t go home

‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Obama croons, briefly

Average age of US vehicles hits record 10.8 years

Obama isn't first president to serenade public

All 2011 unemployment benefits taxable

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Abdul-Jabbar thrilled with ambassador appointment

Food stamp families to critics: Walk in our shoes

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We over-focus on them when it’s on us

We over-focus on  them when it’s on us

How often do you hear the expression, “They won’t allow us,” and it is spoken by educated and uneducated men and women. If they had had a father like mine, they would understand that “can’t”...

Lies pollute Republican presidential debates

Lies pollute Republican presidential debates

(NNPA)—How can you tell when politicians are lying? Answer: When they move their lips. Until now, that had been considered a joke. Today, however, that seems especially true when listening to Republicans...

Letter To The Editor..Red Tails ­almost made me cry

Dear Editor: The movie “Red Tails” almost made me cry… The major studios should be applauded for having the decency to pass on this movie. To belittle and dishonor the heroic accomplishments...

Letter To The Editor...No ‘history’ at Southside Works Cinema

Dear Editor: Friday, Jan. 20, was a much-anticipated date for me. There would be a piece of African-American history, my history, brought to the big screen in nearly 3,000 theaters across America in...

Letter To The Editor...Closing the gap

Dear Editor: Gateway Medical Society appreciates the support of the New Pittsburgh Courier for our efforts in building a pipeline for future African-American physicians (www.newpittsburghcourie#AFEC5A5)....

Constitutional amendment to stop the lynching of democracy

Market for ­disrespect

Certain signs of societal decline

Shared sacrifice is needed to level the playing field

Tough immigration laws: Tough on children

Newt Gingrich bullies media

Who gets food stamps?

William ‘Bill’ Robinson; dean of Black politicians

‘Red Tails’ shoots down stereotypes

Push back against unfair voter ID laws

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Understanding car leases

Understanding car leases

Moclassre than half of all new cars purchased today are sold under a lease agreement. Why? Americans have a love affair with cars. We like them big, fast, shiny and luxurious with all the bells and whistles—TV...

Tax refunds: Yours to keep, not to lose to high-cost lenders

Tax refunds: Yours to keep, not to lose to high-cost lenders

(NNPA)—Each year as ­W-2s begin arriving in mailboxes, commercials start promoting a range of services to ‘help’ consumers with tax preparation. These advertisements beckon consumers to take advantage...

Know before you owe

(NNPA)—Dez Bryant provides a good economic example of what is happening to Blacks across America. In heavy debt after leveraging his first-year salary to pay for “bling-lifestyle” amenities, during...

Incomes up strong 0.5 percent, consumer spending flat

by Martin Crutsinger Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)—Americans’ income rose in December by the most in nine months, a hopeful sign for the economy after a year of weak wage gains. But consumers...

Electrical firm commits to helping others

The ability to provide employment for others is one key reason Deborah and Curtis Morehead operate Emerald Electrical Services, LLC. As owners of the electrical power and datacom contracting firm, giving...

VisitPittsburgh hires digital marketer

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The mortgage tax deception

New Research: Requiring large mortgage down payments would hurt economy

Ways to save for college: Scholarship, grants

Don’t wait six weeks! Go online today

Kenyan doing business in Pittsburgh

Nova touts Marcellus benefits

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Housing bust still haunts banks

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:10 You know I try not to get too nasty with you people, (especially you Wilkinsburg grads that haven't won a thing since Coach Simon played). Sorry my bad…any­way back to my point, YOU MUST GO SEE...

‘Say it ain’t so, ‘Joe’ Jackson’

‘Say it ain’t so, ‘Joe’ Jackson’

I have never been happy about not going to a Super Bowl but this year is the exception. When I covered Super Bowl XL in Detroit I ended up with pneumonia. If they can only hold the “Lombardi Sweepstakes”...

USO Lady Eagles repeat as city middle school champs

by Malik Vincent There’s major importance in the number 20 for the USO (University Prep, Sci-Tech, and Obama) Lady Eagles. That’s the number of consecutive games that have been won since they...

Sterrett rolls past Schiller for middle school crown

by Malik Vincent Last year, Pittsburgh Schiller (6-8) moved past east side foe Sterrett in the semifinals to move on and win the city title. Sterrett was determined to avenge that, this year. “This...

Marshall’s 4 TD catches lift AFC in Pro Bowl

HONOLULU (AP)—The Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshal caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 Sunday....

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‘Rise High’ not just about basketball

Inside Conditions...‘Too little, too late’

‘After 61 years, he deserved better’

JoePa’s grand experiment produced perfection

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Inside Conditions...Créme de la créme

Ali still the Greatest as he celebrates 70th

Steelers RB coach Kirby Wilson injured in fire

Bettis, Martin, Parcells on list of NFL Hall of Fame finalists

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Crossroads Foundation gives access to Catholic education

Crossroads Foundation gives access to Catholic education

Over the past 23 years, the Crossroads Foundation has successfully cycled 395 students through its program. Of these students 98 percent graduated, 97 percent have gone on to post-secondary education,...

Propel schools closing racial achievement gap

Propel schools closing racial achievement gap

by Laurence Glasco Doris Brevard, as principal of Vann Elementary School in the Hill District from 1969 to 1995, eliminated the racial achievement gap, winning statewide and even national recognition....

A vision for high school education: The Neighborhood Academy

by M. Abdul-Qawiyy For New Pittsburgh Courier On a fall morning, nestled at the hill top, is The Neighborhood Academy (The Academy). Founded 10 years ago by Rev. Thomas Johnson and Jody Moore, its mission...

Teen Quest Ranch: XDayz filled with fun

by Chauleaqua Washington Teen Quest Ranch is a place for fun, relaxation and a miniature vacation located in Somerset, Pa. It sits on 140-acres of land that serves as the grounds for summer and winter...

Urban Pathways Charter Schools rings in School Year in its new K-5 building

There have been famous bells, Alexander Graham Bell, for one, surprisingly quiet bells, the Liberty Bell comes to mind, fashionable bells (love those bell bottoms, and of course, Southern belles, bell...

Propel:?A dream becomes reality

The Pathway to the Promise

Now more than ever, Classrooms need parents

Saving for college while in high school

Pittsburgh Promise Scholars: ‘We weren’t ready’

City High’s big move

Inspired teen doing extraordinary things

Cyber Schooling becoming new craze

PALO offers new program to excel

Preparing students for life through Camp COPES

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Smart Spending: Physician, heal my doctor bills

Smart Spending: Physician, heal my doctor bills

by Christina Rexrode AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP)—Few things make me feel as clueless as a bill from my doctor’s office. I don’t recognize the abbreviations or understand the jargon. I can’t...

HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS

This sixth segment, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, is part of an eight-part series on health disparities in the Pittsburgh region. These segments are the result of a collaboration among the New Pittsburgh...

Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force offers three unique prevention programs for African Americans

The mission of the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) is to support and empower all individuals living with HIV/AIDS and prevent the spread of infection. In just four years, PATF has launched...

Be the Change: HIV/AIDS Faith-Based Anti-Stigma Campaign

An African American woman learns that she is HIV-positive at the same time she learns that her sickly 2-year-old son has AIDS. Having accepted Christ a few years earlier, she fears her...

Black America: A neglected ­priority in Global AIDS epidemic

In December 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published these statistics about HIV/AIDS in America: • 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the U.S. • Nearly one...

Obediah Cole Foundation fights prostate cancer

Breast cancer: What you need to know

Healthy lifestyles can lower your risk for cancer

Increasing the odds of survival among African Americans

Eat smart! Eat here! ...Oakland’s guide to healthy foods

Obesity and the African American Community

Obesity: Creating an environment for healthy living

The beautiful truth of aging... Four steps for a healthy and active mind

Medicare prescription savings pass $1B mark

Study shows connection between brain size and social networks

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Cover To Cover...‘The Diversity Index’
Your customer base is changing.You’ve been noticing it for the past few years: the face of your average client isn’t what it used to be, not surprisingly. These new customers are savvier, they’re men and women of all age groups, they’re smart about where they shop, and they look like they’re coming from around the world.
diversityindex

Let’s face it: doing business today isn’t like it was even thirty years ago. Your customers are different, but what about your staff? In the new book “The Diversity Index” by Susan E. Reed, you’ll see how you can strengthen your workplace by letting go of certain archaic practices in hiring.

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The way we were

How many of you remember when Saks Fifth Avenue opened in the former W.T. Grants? If you are a Pittsburgher you know what I’m talking about. What should I talk about first, Grants or Saks? Both have Pittsburgh stories that go way back.

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In the old Grants they made hot dogs right in the front of the store, it seems like it was practically in the window, they were good and tasty. Grants was a step up from a five and ten cent store. At this time in shopping history SFA was on the sixth floor of Gimbels (the building that now houses Burlington) and it was a small store with a boutique feel.

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