February 15, 2007 — Vol. 42, No. 27

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Matthew Bullock Melnea Cass

The Original
H-Block

Melvin Miller &
Howard Manly

Modern-day history has largely forgotten about men like Matthew W. Bullock.

He lived in Roxbury, near what is now known as Munroe Park. More than anyone else, he set the tone of conspicuous achievement in a neighborhood filled with high achievers.

Melnea Cass was one of them. Valedictorian of her high school class, Cass eventually moved to the same neighborhood as Bullock — and promptly became one of Boston’s most prominent community leaders. Full Story

Leadership project’s goal: More minority candidates Full story


HEALTH NEWS

Medicaid cuts could affect ed. funding Full story

CDC finds dramatic rise in drug deaths Full story

U.S., U.K. officials meet on stem cells Full story

Study: Napping might help heart Full story
LOCAL

Massachusetts residents leaving for new borders Full story

Trading cards pay tribute to Black History Month Full story

Harvard Law hosts Hub debut of death penalty doc Full story

Planned citizenship fee hike raises stakes for immigrants Full story

Committee sues to restore Green Line to Forest Hills Full story

Menino: Pay heed to the coming storm Full story

Elderly homelessness down from 2005 Full story

NATIONAL

Obama draws contrast with Clinton over Iraq war Full story

Disapproving Democrats assail Bush’s policy in Iraq Full story

Klan buster Stetson Kennedy still active at 90 Full story

Democrats weigh Southern vote for the presidency Full story

Panel urges creation of progress goals for teachers Full story

Tribes not exempted from U.S. labor laws Full story

Military grants more waivers to recruits with records Full story

Accidental drug mix killed Levert Full story

WORLD

South African agriculture minister clashes with farmers Full story

Calderon calls gangs the enemy of Mexico Full story

Nigerian Muslim convicts stuck in legal limbo Full story
FROM THE
EDITOR’S DESK

The spirit of an era

This week’s Banner features a historical account of the Roxbury neighborhood that a local youth gang has named “H-Block.” The purpose of the retrospective is not just idle reminiscence; it is an effort to illustrate some of the changes in the ethos of the community. Perhaps reflection on the past will provide some notion of what might generate an interest in academic achievement among the young. Full editorial

OPINION
National summit needed to get Katrina recovery job done once and for all
— Marc H. Morial
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Patrick’s “safety” fee plan unfairly targets offenders’ families
— Boston Workers’ Alliance Legislative Committee
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In The NewsIN THE NEWS
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BLACK HISTORY
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