Parren Mitchell, 85, Congressman and Rights Leader, Dies
Parren J. Mitchell was the first black elected to Congress from Maryland and led the Congressional Black Caucus.
Dame Mary Douglas, 86, a Wide-Ranging Anthropologist, Is Dead
Her influence ranged beyond the traditional questions of her field to examine areas as diverse as kosher diets, consumer behavior, environmentalism and humor.
William Peters, 85, Journalist Who Examined Race in U.S., Dies
Mr. Peters chronicled American race relations during the turbulent years of the mid-20th century.
Kawika Kapahulehua Dies; Hawaiian Seafarer Was 76
As the seasoned captain of the first ocean-voyaging canoe to sail from Hawaii to Tahiti in perhaps 600 years, he battled fierce storms and a mutiny.
Douglas Holmes, Researcher Best Known for Work on Aging, Dies at 73
Douglas Holmes was a noted social psychologist who spent his career investigating means of improving social services for people.
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June 1st, 2007 at 3:37 pm
[…] Parren Mitchell, 85, Congressman and Rights Leader, Dies Parren J. Mitchell was the first black elected to Congress from Maryland and led the Congressional Black Caucus. Dame Mary Douglas, 86, a Wide-Ranging Anthropologist, Is Dead Her influence ranged beyond the traditional questions of her field to examine areas as diverse as kosher diets, consumer behavior, environmentalism and humor. William Peters, 85, Journalist Who […] […]
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:15 pm
[…] Parren Mitchell, 85, Congressman and Rights Leader, Dies Parren J. Mitchell was the first black elected to Congress from Maryland and led the Congressional Black Caucus. Dame Mary Douglas, 86, a Wide-Ranging Anthropologist, Is Dead Her influence ranged beyond the traditional questions of her field to examine areas as diverse as kosher diets, consumer behavior, environmentalism and humor. William Peters, 85, Journalist Who […] […]
June 4th, 2007 at 1:34 am
[…] Parren Mitchell, 85, Congressman and Rights Leader, Dies Parren J. Mitchell was the first black elected to Congress from Maryland and led the Congressional Black Caucus. Dame Mary Douglas, 86, a Wide-Ranging Anthropologist, Is Dead Her influence ranged beyond the traditional questions of her field to examine areas as diverse as kosher diets, consumer behavior, environmentalism and humor. William Peters, 85, Journalist Who […] […]