Black figures wax eloquent Sep 13, 2009
There are political, civil rights, and entertainment figures of African descent from Imhotep, the Egyptian architect and physician, through W.E.B. Du Bois, a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to Billie Holiday to Nelson and Winnie Mandela to Colin Powell, and, in the born-in-Baltimore section, the late Celtics star Reggie Lewis. But it is the lynching exhibit, in a separate below-ground room with a posted warning that children under age 12 should probably... (Boston Globe)
Signaling trouble found in D.C. rail crash Jun 26, 2009
In the lawsuit, Imhotep Yakub and Dawn Flanagan say their son, Davonne Flanagan, was a passenger in the striking train. They say he fractured his femur and suffered other injuries. (MSNBC -- Race)
Varsity Xtra: WPIAL entrants face imposing state finalists (Today) Mar 20, 2009
In the Class AA boys' championship tomorrow, North Catholic takes on an Imhotep Charter team that won the Public League and has two guards headed to Division I colleges. Four of Imhotep's starters are 6 feet 3 or taller, including 6-8 Erik Copes ... North Catholic also faces some talented guards in Imhotep's Parrish Grant and Sam Prescott. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Trojans fashion big rally to win Mar 19, 2009
North Catholic will play Saturday afternoon at Penn State against Imhotep Charter, which defeated Hughesville, 53-46, in the other semifinal. It was the eighth postseason win for North Catholic, but this was unlike any others. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hughesville's emergence crosses paths with Trinity Mar 14, 2009
At stake: Winner advances to next Wednesdays eastern final against the winner of Imhotep Charter/Prep Charter at a site and time to be determined. Loser is eliminated. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Fighting chance? You bet for Red Land boys Mar 5, 2009
Notable wins: C Imhotep Charter 56-39 (ICs only loss), Roman Catholic 61-47, Norristown 58-47; RL Cedar Cliff (three times) 68-59, 52-46, 44-42, Hempfield 54-35, Harrisburg 54-51. Notes: Chester is the defending 4A champion, defeating Norristown in the finals last season. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
