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Monthly Archives: April 2007

Japan Rejects Compensation For Sex Slaves And Forced Laborers

Saturday, April 28, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

On Friday, the Japanese Supreme Court denied claims for compensation by former sex slavers (comfort women as they are called in Japan) and forced Chinese laborers during World War II. The Court did admit that both groups were taken involuntarily by the Japanese military or industry complex.
This issue has been a bane to Japan, since [...]

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Singing And Dancing In The Light Of Progress

Sunday, April 22, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Sometimes, we have to take a long look at our calendars to realize that this is 2007. Not 1957 or 1967. When the Associated Press published a story earlier this week, donors from around the world pledged their support. Was it for a calamity caused by Mother Nature? Was it to feed or clothe needy [...]

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16 April 1862: DC Emancipation Act

Monday, April 16, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

On 16 April 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill called the District of Columbia Emancipation Act. This law was the precursor to the monumental Emancipation Proclamation that was enacted on 01 January 1863.
“This legislation abolished slavery in Washington, D.C. by providing compensation of up to $300 for each slave freed by [...]

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Jackie Robinson: A Model Of Self-Discipline And Dignity

Saturday, April 14, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Sixty years ago tomorrow, Jack Roosevelt Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Ten years ago, his number, 42, was permanently retired by all professional baseball teams as homage to his memory. This weekend, several players and coaches will don #42 as a tribute to a great man.
Mr. Robinson’s courage and example should [...]

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Easter Weekend: First Attempt To Flee Slavery

Saturday, April 7, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

In April of 1835, Frederick Bailey made his first attempt to escape the bonds of slavery. He, along with four others, decided to use the Easter holiday as a diversion. On Holy Saturday, the plan was to depart Talbot County by canoe up the Chesapeake Bay. Their strategy was to follow the North [...]

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Shining Brightly Like The North Star

Sunday, April 1, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Due to the efforts of an IBM software developer, Dr. Cheiko Asakawa, who is blind, a new web technology will be available to millions with sight-impairments. The Accessibility Browser, also known as the “A Browser,” will enable web surfers with significant visual difficulties to take advantage of online video and sound files in a much [...]

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