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Juanita Davis sets example we all can live by

Opinion: For more than four decades, a consistent sight in the Mahoning County prosecutor’s office was a


In the name of the children, please refrain from these

Opinion: This sentence could be found in any cheap romance novel: “The handsome stranger turned out to be my


Celebrating Hispanic Americans

Opinion: The celebration of the significant contributions of Hispanic Americans to the U.S. takes place this


It’s time to discuss race relations in US intelligently, reasonably

Opinion: My July column on interracial marriage and dating kicked off a pretty lengthy debate on race on


Interracial relationships increase

Opinion: America has elected its first biracial president, who, by the way, identified himself as black in


‘Good old days’ — 40 years later

Opinion: I recently turned 58, and 40 years ago this month, I walked across the auditorium floor at


Make your voice heard at polls

Opinion: If you want to get involved with the political process and also help clean up a neighborhood, I’ve


Baldwin-Casey: a trailblazer, role model

Opinion: As I drove down 12th Street in Campbell and approached the Archangel Community Center, I saw a sight


Saying goodbye to an old friend

Opinion: Less than two years ago, I dedicated a column to Patricia Ann Hawkins Anderson, who was celebrating


For future’s sake, learn the lessons of the past

Opinion: I want you to think back to your high school years for a few moments. Do you remember studying in


Resolve to better yourself this year

Opinion: A new year is here, and many of you again have taken the time to make out your personal resolutions


Ringing in new year right way

Opinion: December contains Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and celebrations are set for all of those


Stimulus bill offers energy tax breaks

Opinion: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is primarily set up by our government to kick-start our


Show your support for the NAACP

Opinion: The fall season is usually the time when the area’s minority-rights advocacy groups have their major


Resolving city schools dilemma

Opinion: The headline told the entire story: “Youngstown Schools Ranked Worst in State.” As I read the