January 25, 2007 — Vol. 42, No. 24

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BLACK HISTORY
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Menino names police review board members

Dan Devine

In a surprising and unexpected move, Mayor Thomas M. Menino reportedly appointed the three members of the city’s long-anticipated civilian panel to review reports of misconduct by members of the Boston Police Department. Full story


Community Gems a shining example of collaboration

Brian Mickelson

In the summer of 2004, Rev. Richard W. Richardson, former president and CEO of the Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR), met with Citizens Financial Group Vice Chairman Robert Mahoney in Richardson’s office. Full story


HEALTH NEWS

Activists continue smoke-free push Full story

Study: Nicotine levels in cigarettes increasing Full story

Funding to end for UConn minority dental program Full story

More students turn away from cafeteria junk food Full story
Boston Scenes
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy
Superbowl XLI: Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith (left) and Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy. Boston Scenes


LOCAL

Model credit union makes history Full Story

Small business has a place in Massachusetts Full story

Haugabrook to head TERI college access program Full story

A.B.L.E. offers mature workers financial assistance Full story

Uphams Corner Stop a new beginning for transit dreams Full story

NATIONAL

Killing of children prompts latest L.A. gang crackdown Full story

Dixon becomes Baltimore’s first female mayor Full story

WORLD

Taylor haunts a Liberia in transition Full story

Ethiopian troops begin to withdraw from Somalia Full story
FROM THE
EDITOR’S DESK

Is LaGuer DNA test flawed?

DNA tests have become the magic bullet to prove the guilt or innocence of some persons accused of crimes. However, the accuracy of the tests has been challenged in several jurisdictions as a result of sloppy crime lab practices. Full editorial

OPINION
Generation Next: Civil rights movement must continue to evolve
— Marc H. Morial
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NEWS DIGEST
• Bush’s pre-speech poll ratings fall to Nixon’s level
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NEWS NOTES
• Mayor Menino kicks off redevelopment at Franklin Hills
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STATE HOUSE NOTES
• New rules for judicial nominating commission
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Genocide of black love and respect
— Gerald P. Casey
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