Record #:

3642

Author(s):

O'Neill, Patrick

Abstract:

A standoff between black and white Enfield town council commissioners has brought local government to a halt. Charging that whites have not kept promises, like extending sewer lines, black commissioners have been boycotting meetings since June, 1997.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 38, Sept 1997, p11-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Enfield--Politics and government; Enfield--Officials and employees; Enfield--Race relations

Record #:

3643

Author(s):

McDonald, Thomasi

Abstract:

Black-owned newspapers are facing a new challenge in the coming century. While still a strong voice for equal treatment and social equality, they are no longer the only choice in the community they serve and must compete with other newspapers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 38, Sept 1997, p14-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American newspapers