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Houston’s Leading Black Information Source Volume 80 | Number 27
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CITY OF HOUSTON LAYOFFS Objective to save money
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Feud shows mixed feelings
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Commander in Chief... Death of bin laden confirms President Obama’s leadership President’s sister reflects on family
Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a lecturer at the University of Hawaii and the author of a children’s book titled “Ladder to the Moon.” She’s also the sister of President Barack Obama. Named after Maya Angelou, she shares other interesting aspects of her life. She talks about her brother, his vision for his daughters, visits to the White House and childhood memories. PAGE
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HEALTH
TANGULA TAYLOR A Texas Children’s superstar leader
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Spelling bee for Black kids
Houston is the site of a spelling bee championship for African-American youngsters. The competition is designed to improve the reading skills of middle school kids while helping them become better overall students. Organizers hope to inspire students to reach new heights. The finals will be held at Yates High School, and contestants are anxious to show what they know. PAGE
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Gerald and Anita Smith, chair Big Brothers & Big Sisters Annual Ball
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