Touring the Fun Factory! Apr 7, 2007
Visitors from Downriver schools, including Weiss Elementary School in Woodhaven, Simpson Middle School in Flat Rock and Ralph Bunche Elementary School in Ecorse, already are scheduled to tour the factory next month. Jauss, along with Kevin Prihod, president and chief executive officer of the center, are counting on more Downriver schools to visit the fun factory. (The News-Herald)
Firefighters perform training rescues Mar 20, 2007
He said the fire captain who found a boy in a recent apartment fire on Ralph Bunche Drive did so without a thermal imaging camera. The camera from the captain s fire truck was being used by someone else. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Africa Society - Howard University Examine Bifurcation of Africa Feb 27, 2007
The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa and Howard University's Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center will sponsor a forum on "The Bifurcation of the Continent of Africa: Bridging the Divide Between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa" on Wednesday, February 28, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Bunche Center, located at 2218 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC.. Panelists for this program are. (allAfrica.com)
Former School Board member pleads guilty to a bribery-related charge involving the Dahlgren naval base. Feb 24, 2007
In addition to serving on the School Board, Lucas has been heavily involved in efforts to restore Ralph Bunche High School and provide housing for low-income King George residents through the nonprofit group Project FAITH.. Lucas owned and operated the King George company Management Control Systems, a government contractor providing information technology services, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fire caused by cigarette lighter Feb 23, 2007
The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at 2900 Ralph Bunche Drive, Apt. 4. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Wartburg to honor Reese at Tuesday convocation Feb 18, 2007
We are here to give our bodies,'" Reese said.King led a second march to the bridge, where a prayer session developed pending a court hearing on whether the marchers could proceed to Montgomery. The demonstrators were under court order at the time preventing them from marching to Montgomery. A white Unitarian-Universalist minister from Boston, who came for the march, was fatally clubbed outside a cafe.A federal judge ruled the Southern Christian Leadership Conference could proceed with the march,... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
A Fitting Memorial Museum for Nkrumah at Nkroful Feb 9, 2007
For example, diginitries like Ralph Bunche, the chief United Nations trouble-shooter; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., fresh from the success of the Montgomery bus boycott; A. Philip Randolph, the grand old man of the civil-rights and labour movements; and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Harlem congressman and pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist church to come down and witness our special day. What a colourful and historic that day was. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Quiz: Black History Month Feb 8, 2007
(CNN Student News) -- February is Black History Month. How much do you know about the ways in which African-Americans have shaped U.S. history. (CNN -- Education)
'The Real Pepsi Challenge' Jan 22, 2007
The Pepsi team was responsible for creating advertising that for the first time celebrated African-American "leaders in their fields," from diplomat Ralph Bunche to Life magazine photographer Gordon Parks. It is telling that many of the original members of the Pepsi team went on to accomplish great things, despite the odds and what Capparell refers to as the real Pepsi challenge: How could management promote the men above their narrow specialty to leadership roles guiding the company as a whole. (USA Today -- Money)
‘The Hill,' the parade, other things Jan 19, 2007
Someone asked me on Monday, before the Martin Luther King Day Parade in Benton, why this community had he Hill, the ld name for the primarily black residential area now known as the Ralph Bunche community. I said I didn't know what she meant. (Benton Courier, AR)
Three city parks to benefit from grant Jan 18, 2007
he money will be used to provide bleacher covers for all youth playing fields at Tyndall Park all except fields 1 and 2 and for nine adult fields at Bernard Holland Park and for the purchase of decorative benches for Ralph Bunche Park, McCormack said. Also, a climbing rock will be added to the existing playground equipment at Tyndall Park, he said. (Benton Courier, AR)
STANLEY CROUCH Jan 16, 2007
Despite the hardships of dealing with Jim Crow laws, Boyd and his team stood up to the challenge and worked on the ground in black communities as they developed support, raised sales, created ads and got endorsements from celebrities like Ralph Bunche, Duke Ellington and Gordon Parks. They even got Ron Brown in an ad as a little boy in 1947. (The Drudge Report)
MLK celebrated around Arkansas Jan 15, 2007
Robin Freeman of the Ralph Bunche Community Development Corp. said the Benton group had urged community leaders to join the local parade. "We are issuing a special request for all public officials _ be it aldermen, justices of the peace, school board members, legislators, animal control officers or any other officials _ to join with us. We believe public servants hold the key to improving all races," Freeman said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
King events scheduled in Benton will start Sunday Jan 13, 2007
The events are sponsored by the Ralph Bunche Community Development Corp. Evelyn Reed is president of the organization and Robin Freeman is secretary. Ella Mae Medcalf, a longtime resident of the Ralph Bunche community and an active member of St. Paul, will serve as the parade's grand marshal ... Also on Sunday, the Ralph Bunche Community Service Awards will be presented to several individuals who have worked to better the community. (Benton Courier, AR)
America's many failed attempts at Mideast peace Jan 2, 2007
Later, when Israel repelled the invaders, American diplomat Ralph Bunche mediated an armistice -- an achievement for which he won the Nobel Prize. Yet the Arab League pledged to carry on the war, and Israel refused to repatriate Palestinian refugees. (Boston Globe)
Police capture suspect in hit-and-run accident Jan 2, 2007
It all started at about 3:40 p.m. when the man reportedly caused an accident at Martin Luther King and Ralph Bunche drives, according to Lt. Kathy Tytla, Leavenworth Police Department. Driving a Dodge Neon, the man reportedly struck a four-door Chevy CRS carrying two women, 60 and 33, and two boys, 11 and 10. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
A time out for notes on peace Dec 24, 2006
"There are no warlike people, just warlike leaders." ---- Ralph Bunche. "Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding... (North County Times)
Teacher, counselors recognized by board Dec 13, 2006
In another matter, Oveta Pledger, president of the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee and organizer of the recent Hallelujah Family Fund Festival, and representatives of the Central Arkansas Development Council presented the district with three TI-84 Plus calculators donated by the CADC for use by students from low-income families ... Prothro commended Pledger, the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee and the CADC for their commitment to the district. (Benton Courier, AR)
To halt Mideast tremors, heal fault line Dec 6, 2006
When it focused properly, the US made progress, as when the brilliant black American diplomat Ralph Bunche successfully brokered the UN Arab armistice accords with Israel in 1949. A hands-on Truman administration favored Mr. Bunche's action. (Christian Science Monitor)
Fellowship Bible Church 'adopts' Angie Grant school in Sharefest project Nov 17, 2006
Other projects the church has been involved in for Sharefest include work at the Saline County Boys Club, Civitan Center, Benton Senior Activity Center, Ralph Bunche Community Park and Bryant schools. e've had churches from just about every denomination join in for previous projects connected to Sharefest, Villines said. (Benton Courier, AR)
Hallelujah! Family Faith Festival in Benton debuts as ‘huge success' Nov 8, 2006
Pledger said the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, which sponsored the festival held at the Juli Busken Amphitheater in Tyndall Park, hopes to make it an annual event ... "Thanks to Oveta Pledger and the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee for partnering with the college, he said.He also expressed appreciation to Torrez Harris and Clear Channel Hallelujah FM 94.9 and to all the artists, national ones as well as area performers. look forward to the next collaboration with the Ralph... (Benton Courier, AR)
Lending a hand: Scouts help city with stormwater education campaign Oct 21, 2006
"In the coming weeks, Girl Scout Troop 141 will be working in conjunction with the Johnson Street Shining Stars 4-H Club to stencil in and around the Ralph Bunche community," Guffey said. lso, Cub Scout Pack 53 has committed to working on drains throughout neighborhoods bordering Military Road, she said. (Benton Courier, AR)
Thomas to head Benton school board Oct 11, 2006
In another matter, Oveta Pledger, president of the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, informed the board of plans for the first Hallelujah Family Faith Fellowship scheduled in Benton. The event will take place Oct. 28 in Tyndall Park. (Benton Courier, AR)
4. Get rid of racist shades in hiring Oct 6, 2006
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Local. Get rid of racist shades in hiring. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Youths center of council's attention Sep 27, 2006
Sparks said the 2006 grant projects have also included adding handicapped-accessible walkways at Bernard Holland Park, a new pavilion at Tyndall Park and sidewalks and concrete pads for bleachers at Ralph Bunche Park. The council also approved the sale of land to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. (Benton Courier, AR)
A&P panel chooses marketing firm Sep 16, 2006
Approved an allocation of 2,050 for the Hallelujah Family Faith Festival, which is to be sponsored b the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee on Oct. 28 at the Juli Busken Amphitheater at Tyndall Park. The College of Aspiring Artists with Shorter College is assisting the committee with the event, spokeswoman Oveta Pledger said. (Benton Courier, AR)
NEW PAVILION AT PARK Sep 15, 2006
The pavilion is being financed through an Arkansas Department of Tourism grant, which also was used to add handicap-accessible sidewalks at Bernard Holland Park and Ralph Bunche Park and to add bleachers to the basketball and softball fields at Ralph Bunche Park. In addition, a piece of playground equipment was added at Ralph Bunche and playgrounds were refurbished at both Tyndall and Ralph Bunche parks. (Benton Courier, AR)
Five New Charter Schools Dedicated In South LA Sep 14, 2006
The high schools dedicated on Wednesday are Animo Jefferson, Animo Jackie Robinson, Animo Pat Brown, Animo Ralph Bunche and Animo Film & Theater Arts. A lottery for 640 spaces at the new sites attracted more than 1,000 student applications and there is a waiting list, according to a Los Angeles times report. (NBC4.tv, CA)
One last summer fling: Back to school picnic gets kids ready for class Aug 15, 2006
The fourth annual Back to School Picnic at Ralph Bunche Community Park proved successful, founder Oveta Pledger said ... Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to purchase additional backpacks should send it to Oveta Pledger, President of the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, 303 Palm St., Benton, AR 7201 5 ... Serving on the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee with Pledger are Ray Baggett, vice president' Gwen Gray, secretary; Angela Young, finance officer; Paul Mansfield, events... (Benton Courier, AR)
Ready for her first day of school Aug 8, 2006
Oveta Pledger, founder of the event that is now sponsored by the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, called the project a uge success and said 350 backpacks and school supplies were distributed to needy children. The picnic takes place at Ralph Bunche Community Park. (Benton Courier, AR)
Editorial: Back to School Picnic project one to make Benton proud Aug 8, 2006
We've seen the annual Back to School Picnic, sponsored by the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, grow from a fledgling dream of founder Oveta Pledger to a community effort that benefits hundreds of students from all over the Benton School District. Pledger and her partners provide backpacks and school supplies to go in them by sponsoring activities and auctioning off donated items at the event at Ralph Bunche Park in Benton. (Benton Courier, AR)
GETTING READY FOR A PICNIC Aug 4, 2006
MAJOR SPONSORS for this weekend's annual Back to School Picnic gathered Wednesday with organizer Overta Pledger, seated, of the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee ... The picnic will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ralph Bunche Park. (Benton Courier, AR)
Benton School Board looking to cool off arena: Request for air conditioning to be part of 2007 master plan Jul 19, 2006
Pledger requested a representative of the district a school board member or Prothro to speak at the Aug. 5 Back to School Picnic at Ralph Bunche Community Park to update community residents on this issue. Bobby McCallister, board president, assured Pledger that someone would attend the event to speak on the arena issue. (Benton Courier, AR)
Juneteenth in July Jul 2, 2006
Renwick Hannah holds baby Zachary while the two eat lunch and play bingo at the Ralphe Bunche Communty Corp.'s Juneteenth celebration at the Ralph Bunche Community Park in Benton on Saturday. The event was rescheduled from June 18 because of rain. (Benton Courier, AR)
UCLA's Startling Stat Jun 4, 2006
ADVERTISEMENT UCLA which boasts such storied black alumni as Jackie Robinson, Tom Bradley and Ralph Bunche, and is in a county that is 9. 8% African American now has a lower percentage of black freshmen than either crosstown rival USC or UC Berkeley, the school often considered its top competitor within the UC system. (Los Angeles Times)
Patterson had to carry heavy weight May 14, 2006
He recalled that when he fought Liston a succession of the most formidable national figures (from the Kennedy family to the Nobel peace laureate Dr Ralph Bunche to Dr Martin Luther King) had taken pains to tell him how much his own race and the rest of enlightened America were depending on him. It sounded like torture by exhortation but he seemed willing to embrace more as he talked of overcoming Mr Clay to strike a blow against the Black Muslims segregationist policies. (TimesOnline)
At last, Floyd finds serenity May 12, 2006
The New York State Athletic Commission refused to license Liston, and Jackie Robinson and Ralph Bunche joined the chorus of his critics. But Patterson rebuffed them and signed to fight Sonny in September 1962, in Chicago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Proof joins a lengthening list of murdered rappers Apr 14, 2006
"If your image is predicated on boldness, on in-your-face lyrics, if you're in a situation like that, and it gets out that you did back down, it doesn't help your sales and your image," said sociologist Michael Hunt, director of the Ralph Bunche Center for African-American Studies at UCLA.. But rappers and their audiences don't bear all the blame, some say, pointing to a music industry that encourages rappers to "keep it real.". (Taipei Times)
Lecturer shares achievements of Ralph Bunche Feb 11, 2006
Human rights advocate Randall Robinson spoke about Ralph Bunches legacy and the state of America on Thursday, as part of a lecture series ... Robinson spoke about Ralph Bunche's accomplishments, his academic excellence and achievements, and the need for Americans to follow his works. (The Daily Bruin, CA)
TIME Forum: What if He Were Alive Today? Jan 2, 2006
He would have been in a position to pick up where United Nations diplomat Ralph Bunche left off and mediate the situation in the Middle East. Jesse Jackson Founder and president of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Inc. and former presidential candidate He would be challenging the war in Iraq. (Time.com)
