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» R. Kelly trial begins despite protests
By Real Times News Service | Published 05/9/2008 | National | Unrated

CHICAGO (Real Times News Service)--A verbal battle between R. Kelly supporters and protestors was underway as the R&B singer arrived for the first day of his child pornography trial May 9.
» Foxy Brown pleads guilty to menacing Brooklyn neighbor
By Associated Press | Published 05/9/2008 | Entertainment | Unrated

Rapper Foxy Brown has pleaded guilty to menacing a neighbor with her cell phone last year. She avoided jail based on time already served.
» King Maker Foundation seeks to pass Civil Rights Baton at Howard University
By NNPA News Service | Published 05/9/2008 | National | Unrated

When Levy Daugherty began planning his foundation’s next major event, his vision extended into the next generation.
» Second man questioned in 12-year-old’s death
By Christian Morrow | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Unrated

Thanks to one witness, it took only three days for police to arrest Donald Wilson in connection with the fatal daylight shooting of 12-year-old Kholen Germany in Wilkinsburg last month.

» 26 of 35 homicides Black lives: Six murders added in April
By Courier Newsroom | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Rating:

A decrease in the number of murders through the first four months of 2008 from last year’s number of 44 through April is little cause for relief.

» City’s Black wards vote big in primary
By Christian Morrow | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Unrated

With the vote totals from the April 22 primary election still unofficial, a scan of the available numbers shows the turnout for the city of Pittsburgh was nearly 10 percent higher than for last year’s general election.

» New partnership...Area funeral home businesses combine services
By Diane Daniels | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Rating:

Considered to be a pillar in the business community, Gaines Funeral Home continues to set a precedence for Black-owned businesses. Combining 89 years of providing great service with 58 years of performing a high standard of work, George “Toby” Gaines and Dwight Law have announced the collaboration of their businesses, Gaines Funeral Home and the House of Law Funeral Home.

» Local church leaders weigh in on liberation theology
By Nikki Coffee | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Rating:

In his recent remarks to the National Press Club in Washington, Rev. Jeremiah Wright defended his controversial sermons that have become a topic of discussion over the past few weeks.

» Founder ends reign of Miss Black Teenage Pageant
By Melissa Freeman | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Rating:

After more than three decades in the business of preparing young girls for womanhood through pageantry, Jean Bryant, founder and organizer of the Miss Black Teenage Pageant said she’s ready to hang up her crown.

» Courier distribution gets boost from online store locator
By Ashley G. Woodson | Published 05/8/2008 | Metro | Unrated

In today’s society, consumers are all about convenience and how to manage time. Consumers do not have a lot of time and are always on the go so the smallest inconvenience can throw a person’s plans out of kilter. 
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