Many Shasta County residents inspired by Obama's election (The Record Searchlight)

Fannie Nichols was eating ice cream and cake with her Tuesday night quilting group when she learned the nation had elected its first African-American president. The news triggered memories of growing up in a segregated South and how her mother had tried to shield her from the evils of racism.

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Clarinda, United States witness history in 2008 (Southwest Iowa News)

2008 was not only a historic year for the United States, but also for Clarinda and several neighboring communities. Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American to be elected as President of the United States.

Coming events (Hutchinson News)

Suede Monday - The event for high school juniors and seniors is on Jan. 19. For details, call (800) ...

Library to feature quilt exhibit (Ypsilanti Courier)

The Ypsilanti District Library is pleased to share a lovely work of art with our community. "Up from Africa to America" is a unique wall hanging which depicts the African American experience from slavery to modern times. A historical story is told through pictures woven into a hand-sewn quilt.