By Staff 6/13/06 11:30am

For the Team, For Himself

Charlie Rangel will be hosting a fundraiser this Friday evening at Harlem’s Baton Rouge restaurant and lounge. The event begins with a Chairman’s Reception, for a donation of $500-$4,200, and cocktails and entry to a performance by recording artist Raheem Devaughn for $200.

The invitation reminds supports that “Congressman Rangel is raising funds to help Read More

By Staff 6/12/06 9:15am

New Orleans Dog Underscores a Fresh Injustice


/Cheryl

This New Orleans dog, abandoned by her owner even after the waters receded, was rescued by Maria, at left, when she worked at a shelter in Baton Rouge. As a doglover, I welcome her onto my blog, but chiefly to raise a fresh injustice:

Maria, who dined at my house last night (my Read More