Thousands of anti-war protesters from across the nation gathered last Saturday to march along Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. Read story here. (Bojah photo)
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Civilian review board needs more power
Dan Devine
A coalition of civil rights organizations working for public oversight of the Boston Police Department sent its recommendations to Mayor Thomas M. Menino on Tuesday on the city’s Civilian Review and Mediation Program.
The recommendations share a single theme: for civilian review to work, the city’s panel of ombudsmen must be built on a culture of openness and independence far beyond what has been proposed by Menino.. Full story
Two murders, the KKK and modern-day justice
Allen G. Breed
RALEIGH, N.C. — As a deacon at Bunkley Baptist Church, Charles Marcus Edwards was responsible for opening up for Sunday school. And so on that sultry Mississippi morning, he and his wife were the first to arrive at the tiny brick chapel.
A minivan pulled into the gravel drive behind them. A black man got out and approached, followed by a younger white man carrying a video camera. Full story
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Black History Month
 Patrick honors abolitionist governor
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LOCAL
Back to square one: Search for a new superintendent Full Story
Widely exhibited artist Maduna passes at 66 Full story
‘Black College or Die’ a new part of the game plan Full story
Berklee ready to launch Africana Studies curriculum Full story
County Sheriff’s Department welcomes 21 new officers Full story
Bell nominated for national Volvo for Life Awards Full story
NATIONAL
Tens of thousands demand Iraq pullout Full story
Obama’s star power excites entertainment community Full story
New evidence leads to arrest of 8 former Panthers in ’70s police killing Full story
Advocates push Congress to pass racial profiling ban Full story
WORLD
More money sought to aid Darfur genocide refugees Full story
Army probes war contractor fraud Full story
HEALTH NEWS
FDA proposes detailed report cards on new drugs Full story
Flu season can be deadly for seniors: Tips for survival Full story
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FROM THE
EDITOR’S DESK
Sen. Brooke leads the way
A good autobiography informs the reader of the elements of the writer’s life which he considers to be most important. It provides a uniquely personal perspective. But former Sen. Edward W. Brooke’s “Bridging the Divide: My Life” does even more than that. This is an insightful account of the courage, character and competence necessary to change the course of history.
The conventional wisdom 50 years ago was that an African American could never rely on the votes of white citizens in a quest for elective office. Full editorial
OPINION
Blacks’ support no sure thing for Obama
— Earl Ofari Hutchinson
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Martinsville Seven: An overlooked aspect of black history
— Pamela A. Hairston
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