Local
Muslim Leader Against Building an Islamic Center at Ground Zero
Polls
indicate that the majority of Americans are outraged that an Islamic center is
scheduled to be built near Ground Zero.
The
anger of Americans quickly shifted towards President Obama when he made a speech
supporting the Islamic center being built. Obama stated his intention was to simply
let people know what he thought which was that in this country, everybody is treated
equally in accordance with the law; regardless of someone's race or religion."
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Groups
Prep for 'Reclaim the Dream' March in DC
Forty-seven
years after thousands of people converged on the Washington Mall to stand together
to protest the inhumane challenges blacks in America faced in 1963, organizers
of the "Reclaim the Dream" march are looking to ignite change again
on Saturday, Aug. 28 with another mass gathering in Washington.
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FOR
SONS' SAKE
There's
a powerful task force patrolling the streets of Syracuse and the weapon of choice
is love.
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Another
Death at Onondaga County Justice Center
In
a span of approximately two months there've been two deaths at Onondaga County
Justice Center (OCJC). Serious questions pointing to foul play are overwhelmingly
becoming the issue.
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Crack
Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines Reduced
Blacks, Hispanics Affected Most
Almost
simultaneously, New York's Rockefeller Drug Laws and Federal Crack Sentencing
Laws were struck down on grounds that both imposed unfair harsh punishments mainly
on blacks.
According
to government statistics over 80 percent of those convicted for crack offenses
in 2007 were African Americans.
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Wescott
Street Thrives on Culture and Art
The
oriental flavor is obvious the moment you enter the Middle Eastern Café
on Westcott Street. The décor, the music and the menu strongly reflect
its cultural orientation. Further down the street is LAS DELICIAS which leaves
no doubt in anyone's mind about its focus on Hispanic menu. The sign reads, "Cuban
sandwich and Special Spanish Food." With both restaurants, it's not just
about food; its cuisine laced with culture
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