AIDS -- Africa's Neutron Bomb

by Michael-Louis Ingram
The Next World Cup of Soccer will have the eyes of the world fixed on Africa; but many of those eyes -- and ears -- have seen and heard something they would rather forget.
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Redding, Friends Give Back To Area Youths
by Yolande Lezine
The camp ,which is held in conjunction with the Cory Redding Foundation, a 501c3 origination, was designed to give the participants the opportunity to interact one-on-one with NFL greats and active players to enhance their skills on the field and to give them better knowledge of football, while instilling integrity, a good work ethic, discipline and courage, displayed the "3D's-DESIRE, DISCIPLINE-DEDICATION".

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Driver Foundation Hosts Events For Charity
by Yolande Lezine
Donald Driver, a Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, grew up in southeast Houston. The product of a single-parent, Driver attended Milby High School and later went on to receive a scholarship to play football at Alcorn State University.

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Texans Give Back To Their Community
by Yolande Lezine
Kids, aged 6-15, had a fun-filled day working out with NFL players from the Houston Texans in the hot, baking sun. Most of the kids in attendance were from area Boys and Girls Clubs and local area YMCA's.

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Everett Continues His Amazing Story
by Yolande Lezine
The Kevin Everett Foundation, a 501c(3) organization, was formed to provide immediate and long-term resources to individuals sustaining catastrophic spinal cord injuries.

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Sharpton Plans March At All-Star Game
by BASN Wire Services
The civil rights activist threatened to disrupt baseball's historic All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15 unless the state passes new laws to curb police misconduct.

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