Record #:

5771

Author(s):

Solow, Barbara

Abstract:

Despite poverty and other barriers to health care, first-generation Latinas have the healthiest babies in North Carolina, with fewer low birthweight and pre-term babies. Solow discusses reasons for this.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 20 Issue 4, Jan 2003, p22-27, 29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hispanic Americans--Health and hygiene; Hispanic American infants

Record #:

5772

Author(s):

Pfeiffenberger, Sylvia

Abstract:

Grupo Camaleon, a seven-member ensemble band based in Chapel Hill, is one of the Research Triangle's \"most authentic and exciting Latin dance bands.\" Pfeiffenberger discusses the band members and their style.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 20 Issue 4, Jan 2003, p49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hispanic American musicians--Chapel Hill; Grupo Camaleon (Musical group)

Record #:

5935

Author(s):

Jackson, Damien

Abstract:

In 1910, the U.S. Department of Agriculture listed nearly one million black farmers, who owned 15 million acres, about 14 percent of the nation's farmland. Today black farmers number 18,000 nationwide and collectively own less than 1 percent of all farms. North Carolina has been especially hard hit, losing between 1982 and 1992, more black farms than any other state in the union. Jackson discusses reasons for this decline.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 20 Issue 30, July 2003, p22-24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American farmers

Record #:

5942

Author(s):

Jacobs, Barry

Abstract:

Jacobs discusses the plans of the Atlantic Coast Conference to expand from a nine-member to an eleven-member conference and what it might mean in the future.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 20 Issue 29, July 2003, p19-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

College sports; Atlantic Coast Conference

Record #:

6234

Author(s):

Pramaygiore, Maria

Abstract:

During 2001, a number of Triangle theaters staged challenging performances that dealt with fascism, racism, homophobia, terrorism, and misogyny. Pramaygiore discusses the top five plays she selected for 2001, including Bent, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Endgame.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 19 Issue 3, Jan 2002, p35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theater--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

6574

Author(s):

Rodell, Besha

Abstract:

The Perigord truffle, which sells for up to $2,000 a pound, usually grows in Spain and France and is one of the prized delicacies in the world. For the past seven years, Frank and Betty Garland have been growing and harvesting the black truffles on their farm, in Orange County. They are the only Perigord truffle growers in North America. Now a $235,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund is offering farmers the chance to find out if this is the new crop they have been searching for.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 21 Issue 11, Mar 2004, p43-45, 47, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Truffles--Orange County

Record #:

6663

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

A professional storyteller for sixteen years, Donna Washington tours national festivals and schools year round and is on the road ten to twelve days a month. Some of her material has been published on CDs and in books. Washington is profiled in this Valentine article.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Jan 2004, p32-33, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington, Donna; African Americans in the performing arts--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Storytellers--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

6994

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January, 2005, the sale of the 50,000--circulation Durham daily The Herald--Sun to the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, KY was completed. Paxton owns twenty-eight other newspapers around the nation with an average circulation of 30,000. On the day the sale was completed, Paxton Media began firing and escorting members of The Herald-Sun's staff to the parking lot -- starting with the paper's publisher and president. In all, eighty-one positions will be eliminated. Morgan discusses what the new ownership may mean for the newspaper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p11-13, 15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7001

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January, 2005, the sale of the 50,000--circulation Durham daily, The Herald-Sun to the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, KY was completed. Sources inside the media industry say the Kentucky newspaper chain paid $125 million, or twice what analysts estimated the Durham paper was worth. Morgan discusses the sale and its impact on the newspaper staff and future direction of the paper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p14-15, 17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7002

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Ed Turlington and Jerry Meek are campaigning to be the new chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Geary discusses the similarities and differences between the two contenders and what the election of each one would mean to the party.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Democratic Party

Record #:

7003

Author(s):

Solow, Barbara

Abstract:

In this Independent interview, United States Representative Mel Watt of Charlotte, the new head of the Congressional Black Caucus, discusses issues of interest to the Democratic Party. These include abortion, gay marriage, the Iraq War, and voter disenfranchisement.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p25-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

United States. Congress. House of Representatives

Record #:

7004

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Fashion designer Edward Holman discusses his work and creations. He began designing in 1993 and later studied fashion design at Brooks College in California. While in school, he received an internship with Richard Tyler, the well-known fashion designer to the stars.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p29, 31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Holman, Edward; African American fashion designers--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

7005

Author(s):

Brown, Eugene A.

Abstract:

In January 2005, the Durham Herald-sun, a paper locally owned by the Rollins family for over one hundred years, was sold to the Paxton Media Group, of Paducah, KY. After the sale, Paxton dismissed a number of the newspaper's employees. Brown, a Durham city councilman, discusses his concerns for the city's journalistic future.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p36-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7006

Author(s):

Wise, Jim

Abstract:

Jim Wise, a Durham HERALD-SUN columnist with twenty-three years experience with the paper, was one of the employees escorted off the premises after the newspaper's purchase by the Paxton Group in January 2005. Wise discusses the incident and his long experience with the paper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p36-37, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Journalists--Durham; The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

7007

Author(s):

Howard, Alex

Abstract:

Howard had worked six years at the Durham Herald-Sun in the Information Technology division as the Macintosh Support Specialist. He discusses what it feels like to be young, hard-working, and escorted out the door by the newspaper's new owners.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p37, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham)