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Panel says youth discipline key to stopping violence
At the Nov. 6 community discussion session of the State of Black Pittsburgh, community leaders and members made yet another attempt to find solutions to Pittsburgh’s violence epidemic.
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Obama campaign reveals two sides of racism
In retrospect, a look at president-elect Barack Obama’s campaign sheds light on two different stories of racism throughout the country.
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Rahim honored for fighting racial injustice
With every wave of applause, activist Malik Rahim raised his hand to silence the crowd at the Thomas Merton Awards Dinner held Nov. 12 in the IBEW Hall on the South Side. When he did accept applause, it was not for his words but for the accomplishments of Common Ground Relief Collaborative, a community organization he started in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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CYF services help youths leaving system
In the past, youths in the foster care system have had to face harsh realities when turning 18 and leaving the system. However, the Office of Children Youth and Families has helped to create The Bridge of Pittsburgh, a facet of its services aimed at helping young people through this transition process.
