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Lisa DeNeal
Gary native Lisa DeNeal is in her 16th year as a correspondent/columnist for the Post-Tribune. She is also the co-author of “Unflappable,” the 2008 memoir …Read More
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Intercultural Music Fest on tap at Israel CME
Israel C.M.E. Church, 2301 Washington St., is hosting an Intercultural Music Festival at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. Performers include Ethel Walton Fields, Israel C.M.E. Choir, Louise Lee, Ernie “Lady Sax” Shelby, Kenneth Barnes, Debbie Hollingsworth, members of Christ United Methodist Church and others. Lee, …Read More
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Asner’s Lou Grant sparked desire to become a journalist
‘It’s not my fault; you cannot blame me,” award-winning actor Ed Asner said to me after I introduced myself and told him that he — rather, his iconic character, Lou Grant — was the deal-closer of my wanting to go into journalism. Getting an invitation …Read More
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West Side teen chosen to read book excerpt
West Side Leadership Academy student Derrion Shelton, 17, got an impromptu lesson in public speaking when he attended a book-signing event for “Unconditional Forgiveness” author Sedrik Newbern at the Glen Theater. Shelton said later that he’d seen the movies “Cool Runnings” and the Tyler Perry …Read More
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Alert city to problems with Gary 311
It looks like warmer weather is here to stay and that means spring cleaning, whether in your homes or in the community. That said, if you have downed trees or potholes in your neighborhood you can report these problems to the city of Gary’s Public …
5K fundraiser benefits scholarship fund
Family and friends of the late Lisa Love Garrett will pay tribute to her, establish a scholarship fund and encourage breast cancer awareness 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, with a 2013 Lisa Love-Garrett Scholarship Foundation 5K Run/Walk at the Gleason Golf Course, 3400 Jefferson St. …
Students learn effects of bullying
Everyone has a bullying story, whether they were the bully or the bullied, but nowadays with the Internet and social media networks, bullying has more deadly consequences with the rise in suicides and incidents involving violence. Darwin Kenney Sr. was bullied as a child after …
Three $1,500 scholarships available
Three $1,500 scholarships courtesy of the northern Indiana chapter of The Links, Inc. are available to be awarded to college-bound seniors with proven track records of high scholastic ability and good behavior. The Links is an organization of more than 10,000 women worldwide who dedicate …
Gary native lays claim to stage theater history
‘My life is in your hands,” Gary native Sydney Chatman said to a Chicago postal worker a minute before midnight one day in June. I’ll explain that later. In two days, Gary native and passionate theater advocate Chatman is heading to Broadway in New York …
Acting career is a dream-come-true for Gary native
‘I will not ruin my makeup!” Gary native and Horace Mann High School alumna Jennia Fredrique said to me during a quick phone interview. Fredrique’s voice cracked when I asked her when it was that she realized she wanted to be an actress. She has …
‘Pathways of Life’ stars Gary father-daughter duo
The 21st annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival opens Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Rave Cinemas Baldwin Hills 15 in Los Angeles, and a week from today, Gary native Brandon Bowens will be watching his daughter Kaitlin Bowens, 10, and himself on the big …
‘Raising Hell’ documents Gary native’s activism
Najee Ali chuckled after I called him a hothead. “Well, I am from G.I.” I laughed and replied that he could not use that as an excuse. I sat across from him and a mutual friend, Kwabena Sakidi Jijaga Rasuli, inside a conference room at …
‘Forgiveness’ author is coming to the Glen
First-time author Sedrik Newbern is excited about visiting the Glen Theater to sign copies of his book, “Unconditional Forgiveness: Lessons on Letting Go to Build Better Relationships.” His book signing will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. The Glen is at 20 …
Watch inaugural ceremony at ecumenical service
The 44th ecumenical service honoring the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. starts at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, inside the West Side Theatre Guild auditorium at West Side Leadership Academy, 900 Gerry St. The Ecumenical Committee of Northwest Indiana’s board secretary, the Rev. …
MLK tribute set at Holy Angels
Holy Angels Cathedral, 640 Tyler St. in Gary, is hosting its sixth annual tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, with performances by the Wirt-Emerson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Concert Choir. Admission is free. † Seating …
Squeeze in last-minute holiday happenings
There are just a few more days until Christmas, so, while you’re doing last-minute shopping — this is the final weekend to do so — and squeezing in one more party, here are a few more things happening in between the madness. † Carolers from …
Tune to radio-thon to help feed area families
The holiday season is fast and furiously coming in, so here are a few events happening in Gary to get you into the festive spirit. WLTH-AM (1370) will host a radio-thon from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, to benefit the Northern Indiana …
‘Ministers in Concert’ benefits Urban League
Don’t forget, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana is hosting its second annual “Ministers in Concert” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2045 Massachusetts St. The free, nondenominational event also is a fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Urban League …
We need solutions, not resolutions
I don’t make resolutions. Resolutions are like a revolving door that never stops long enough to take action. People resolve to make changes, whether it is to lose weight, get a better job, be financially sound, be more spiritual, get along better with family, friends …
Toys for Tots registration under way at COGIC
The Coalition of Pastors of Northwest Indiana Community Outreach Ministries is sponsoring its Marines Toys for Tots registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Church of God in Christ, 5718 W. 9th Ave., across the street from the West Side …
There’s still time to catch ‘Grouch’ at West Side
This is the last weekend to catch “How a Grouch Stole Gospel!” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the West Side Theatre Guild, 9th and Gerry Street. Tickets are $25 each night and can be purchased online at www.4grouch.com or by calling (855) …
