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Duquesne brings together ‘Living Legends’

Another Black History month came to a close last week, but Pittsburgh’s celebration ended with an unprecedented event. For the first time ever, John Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston Jr., the sons of civil rights pioneers Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston, came together to talk about their fathers’ accomplishments.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH —From left: John Marshall, Ken Gormley, and Charles Hamilton Houston Jr.

“(My father’s) concern was eliminating second-class citizenship for anyone suffering from racial or economic discrimination,” Houston said. “He would’ve been interested in Pittsburgh I think because of its emphasis on labor organizations as well as the plight of African-American citizens.”

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Speak Out: Do you think Tiger Woods should have apologized?

Golf great Tiger Woods recently apologized for his numerous sexual affairs outside his marriage. So we asked Pittsburghers what they felt about the apology and this is what you said:

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“I definitely think he should apologize because he has lots of kids who look up to him and want to be like him. He owes fans, kids, and especially his wife an apology. He is a public sports figure.”
Steven Stallworth
Wilkinsburg
Unemployed

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Community Calendar

General membership meeting

MARCH 9—The Pittsburgh Branch of the NAACP will host a General Membership Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hill House Association, 1835 Centre Ave., Hill District. There will be an FBI representative who will discuss civil rights issues in Pittsburgh. There will also be an Executive Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 412-471-1024.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Wade inducted into Hall of Fame

More than 30 years of a simple love to help people has earned Pittsburgh native and Westinghouse high school grad Walter Wade the honor of 2009 inductee into the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Hall of Fame.

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WALTER WADE

“Walt has a very colorful history in the business and specifically with Hyatt, and he’s also got a fantastic memory,” said Joe Hindsley, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s general manager.

Wade’s sense of humor, penchant for storytelling and passion for hospitality make him so memorable, the first question meeting planners who’ve worked with him before ask is whether Wade will be helping them again, Hindsley said.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Metro Beat

Beware of scams

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is warning residents to beware of scams, especially ones targeted toward senior citizens.The bureau says that it has been receiving reports of several types of scams, such as individuals calling and pretending to be a family member incarcerated in another country and needing money for bail; individuals going door-to-door pretending to be repair persons, carpet cleaners and insurance agents and robbing homeowners while they are distracted. Also they said they have received reports of individuals tapping into emails and sending letters requesting money to individuals on the person’s contact list. The scammers tend to try to include some information to reinforce the relationship. The bureau suggests that residents be cautious when speaking to or verifying personal information, check identification and if a person calls, ask the caller to provide a call back number and tell them you will return the call. That usually deters the scammer and they hang up the phone abruptly. Residents should contact their local police bureau if they feel something is illegal.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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