News briefs for 12-23-05
King Center may be sold to feds
The board of the King Center is exploring the possible sale of the Atlanta civil rights landmark to the National Park Service, the center announced Thursday.
The sale, which would include several buildings at the Auburn Avenue complex and the nearby birth home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., would resolve major upkeep issues at the center but more importantly help preserve its future. The King family would keep control of Martin Luther King Jr.’s crypt. (more…)
Congressional Black Caucus Sitting On Katrina Donations
The Cybercast News Service reports that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which severely criticized the Bush administration for its slow response to Hurricane Katrina, has yet to distribute one penny of money contributed to their own relief fund: (more…)
What are the top cars purchased by blacks?
Ten Most Purchased Brands By African Americans
Nissan 12.5%
Chevrolet 11.6%
Toyota 9.5%
Ford 9.2%
Chrysler 7.7%
Honda 5.3%
Dodge 4.4%
Hyundai 3.8%
Cadillac 3.3%
GMC 3.2%
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