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VA Gubernatorial Election

Low Black Turnout Key in Deeds Defeat

James Hendricks Sr., 63, a food stocker from Alexandria, Va., stands outside his voting precinct. Like many African Americans, he said he voted for gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds because he was Democrat. (AFRO Photo/Zenitha Prince)

By Zenitha Prince

Washington Bureau Chief

(November 5, 2009) - ARLINGTON, VA—For many Black voters in Virginia, there seemed to be only two options in this week’s statewide elections—vote Democrat or avoid the polls. Too many chose the latter, political analysts say, and may have played a big role in a GOP sweep on Nov. 3.

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Woman Faces 15 Years for Cutting Walmart Checkout Line

Heather Ellis will have her day in court Nov. 18 to defend against charges for her allegedly cutting in line at a Missouri Walmart. (Courtesy Photo/Heather Ellis)

By AFRO Staff

Updated

(November 4, 2009) - On Nov. 18, Heather R. Ellis goes to trial in Dunklin County, Mo., on two felony and two misdemeanor charges. She faces a possible 15-year sentence for charges stemming from her allegedly cutting in line at a Walmart store in her hometown of Kennett.

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Report: Illegal Punishment at Detention Center
(Courtesy Photo/fulloma.com)

By Melanie R. Holmes

AFRO Staff Writer

(November 5, 2009) - Allegations of illegal seclusion methods within the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice System are false, says the Department of Juvenile Services.

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Former WTU Chief Slated for Release from Prison

(November 4, 2009) - Barbara A. Bullock, the former  Washington Teachers' Union president who was sentenced to a nine-year prison term after admitting in 2003 that she embezzled millions from the union, was slated for release on Nov. 4, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Dems Introduce Health Care Bill

(November 1, 2009) - House Democrats on Thursday, Oct. 29 introduced H.R.3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.  This bill represents a combination of three prior bills which now includes a public option that will compete alongside private insurance plans.

<i><u>Report</u></i><br /><br />Mothers Increasingly Sacrifice Personal Needs—for Kids

(October 31, 2009) - Increasingly, mothers are skimping on purchasing items for their personal needs in favor of providing what their children require, according to a new study.

<i><u>Following Her Father’s Footsteps</u></i><br /><br />Bernice King Elected SCLC’s First Woman President

(October 31, 2009) - The Southern Christian Leadership Conference on Oct. 30 chose Bernice King as its next president.
COMMENTARY
It’s Time to Press Forward on the Public Option

(November 3, 2009) - (NNPA)  – This is a defining week for Democrats who must decide whether to press for the public option in health care and risk losing the support of a lonely Republican senator or press for the measure to avoid offending an increasingly vocal segment of its base.

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'Precious' Lives up to Buzz
 
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By Kam Williams

Special to the AFRO

(November 3, 2009) - Precious is finally arriving in theaters after being the beneficiary of practically a year’s worth of buzz since winning a trio of trophies at Sundance, including that prestigious film festival’s equivalent of Best Picture.


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