Topic: Nobel Peace Prize

President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, upsets locals

By Julie Suzanne Capouch | October 10, 2009 |

President Barrack Obama

President Barrack Obama became the third sitting U.S. President to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize after a surprising announcement from the Nobel Committee on Friday. The decision, which was based on Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” quickly sparked reaction as online message boards and blogs began to buzz over the committee’s shocking choice.

“There were several people who were more deserving of the noble peace prize,” says military wife Roxy, who did not identify herself as especially political. The committee received a record 205 nominations this year, and many feel that the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee overlooked more qualified candidates. «Read the rest of this article»

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MLK March 2009 honors advocate for civil, human rights

January 19, 2009 |

On the eve of the inauguration of the nation’s first African American president, Barack Obama, Clarksvillian’s today celebrated and honored one of the country’s foremost civil rights leaders, the late Martin Luther King Jr.

The March after leaving Public Square

Today, Martin Luther King’s fight for equality and justice was commemorated with a a parade that culminated with  formal ceremonies at Public Square in downtown Clarksville, and in front of the Criminal Justice Complex. «Read the rest of this article»

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