Flames of racial tension: a spate of church burnings angers blacks

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More than 30 African American churches in nine different southern states have caught fire during the last 18 months, raising fears that racially-motivated arson is on the rise. However, only a few of the fires have been linked to anti-black groups, but authorities are investigating.

Analysis, Investigations, Fires, Racism, Southern States, Arson investigation, African American churches

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The new main man: Louis Farrakhan marches to power

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Farrakhan established himself as a major leader of the African American people by his keynote speech at the Million Man March which he organized. Other Black leaders say he must eschew his antisemitism, homophobia and other bigotry if he truly wants to win full American support.

Political activity, Political aspects, Farrakhan, Louis, African American leadership, Million Man March, Washington, D.C., 1995

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The squeeze play

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Pres Clinton vowed to involve labor mediator Bill Usery in the baseball strike negotiations, if both sides did not make progress towards solving the 6-month old strike by Feb 6, 1995. The main issue of contention is over the owners' proposal to institute a salary cap.

Clinton, Bill, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Labor relations, Baseball, Baseball players

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