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Once And Future Leaders
Civil lights pioneer Rosa Parks Is surrounded by young South African cast members of the anti
apartheid musical "Saraflna!" In New York recently. The play depicts the youngsters' own strug
gles for racial equality in their homeland.
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Record of the Year?
, Tra?y Chapman, Bobby McFarrin and Anita Baker are three of the five
artists nominated for this year's Record of the Year Grammy AwanTfhe"
other two are Michael Jackson and Steve Winwood. Chapman and
Mrifarrin has garnered the highest number of nominations with six for first*
tine recording Chapman and-ftvefor McFarrin. ? ? ? /
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, Tyson, Givens agree on terms
LAS VEGAS -- Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said Monday his
marriage to Robin Givens "turned out bad," and indicated the couple has
agreed on terms for a divorce.
Tyson's adviser, promoter Don King, told talk show host Phil Donahue
that the fighter signed a settlement agreement Sunday night to end his
marriage to Givens. "Mike Tyson has signed and Robin says shell sign,"
said King. "So there, you've got your divorce."
Dethroned Miss America stars as call girt
RADNOR, Pa. -- Former Miss America Vanessa Williams plays a
prosmute surrounded by sadomasochism in an upcoming television movie,
but s?e told 7V Guide magazine the role didn't hmw her.
"You know, it's amazing how many people have asked me whether I have
a problem playing a hooker," she said. "No, I don't. My character's
motivation is good. She's a girl on the run for her life.M
C ipman McFarrin Baker
ANC urges Mandela to disband youth group
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An African National Congress official
said Tuesday the guerrilla movement has instructed activist Winnie Mandela
to disband a controversial group of youths who sometimes guard her.
ANC spokesman Tom Sebina, speaking from the group's headquarters in
Lusaka, Zambia, said the message was sent to Mrs. Mandela after
discussions among the organization's leaders, including ANC President
Oliver Tambo. Mrs. Mandela's husband, Nelson Mandela, is South Africa's
best-known black leader &?**es*een imprisoned since 1962 for his ANC
activities.
Balloon release From Page A1
Each balloon had a blue slip of
paper, with the school's address on it,
attached to the end of its string.
"We're going to try to trace
which balloon will travel the farthest,
and we hope people who find them
will write our school," said Sandy
McMonagle, the school's principal.
"We rejoice with our sister
schools all over the world in celebrat
ing the Catholic schools difference,"
said Kathy Taormina, treasurer of the
Home and School Association -- simi
lar to the Parents/Teachers Associa
tion in the public schools. "In
Catholic Schools, students explore
their faith through classes and activi
ticc in the scriptures, sacraments,
church . . . Catholic schools stress the
value of self-discipline and commit
ment."
"We're remembering Catholic
education, of years past and the pre
sent," McMonagle said of the more
than 274 students who participated.
Other activities throughout the
week included a teacher appreciation
day on Tuesday and an open house on
Wednesday. Today (Thursday) the
students will go . to mass and. have a
pancake breakfast. Students are out of
school Friday.
About 20 percent, or 55 Afro
American students attend Our Lady of
Mercy. The school is open to
Catholics and non-Catholics.
Correction ...
In the Jan. 26 edition of the Chronicle, we incorrectly reported that
Hcllena Tidwell was the president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tidwell is a past president of the chap
ter. Marion Simpson is now president. The Chronicle regrets and apolo
gizes for the error. '
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Brown Claims
The Victory
Attorney Ronald Brown, who
-directed Jesse Jackson's-opera
tions at the 1988 Democratic
Convention, claimed victory last
Wednesday In the race for the
national Democratic Party chair
manship after he received the
endorsement of his chief rival.
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