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Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church sing during service. The church's congregants represent 20 nations. (Kevin Clark - The Washington Post)
EDITOR'S NOTE
Prince George's is a diverse place, reflected by recent Census numbers that show the county is 62.7 percent black, 27 percent white and 7.1 percent Hispanic. This special issue shows the opportunities and complexities of that diversity. Read the Editor's note by Prince George's Extra Editor Miranda S. Spivack:
The Changing Face of Prince George's
In This Issue
Blacks See Bias in a Pricier Neighborhood: Buyers, Researchers Allege Housing Discrimination in the Outer Suburbs (Post, Sept. 2, 2001)
A Blending of Colors in Four Congregations: Hyattsville Churches Open Arms to All (Post, June 21, 2001)
Language Differences A Challenge for Courts (Post, June 21, 2001)
One Observer Says Only Race Changed (Post, June 21, 2001)
A Place for Fun, Food, Dancing And Friends: Senior Center Is First In U.S. Run by Filipinos (Post, June 21, 2001)
New Picture Emerges for Black Artists: County's Wealth Fuels A Thriving Market (Post, June 21, 2001)
Racial Divide in Sports Doesn't Matter to Athletes: They Say That Playing Brings People Together (Post, June 21, 2001)
Fleeing Residents Cite County's Shortcomings: Schools, Lack of Amenities Criticized (Post, June 21, 2001)
For Many, a Place of Comfort: Families Embrace Black Cultural Perspective in County (Post, June 21, 2001)
Largo Park Attracting Restaurants: Outback Steakhouse Plans to Open; Ruby Tuesday Interested (Post, June 21, 2001)
County Residents Hunger for More Dining Options: Restaurants Wary Despite Area Wealth (Post, June 21, 2001)
On an Isolated Block, a Model of Racial Integration: Longtime Neighbors Live in Harmony (Post, June 21, 2001)
Changes in City of New Carrollton (Post, June 21, 2001)
Leadership in Three Languages: Spanish Fluency Helps Principal Integrate Immigrants (Post, June 21, 2001)
Groups Contribute To Needed Dialogue: Workshops Address Attitudes, Tensions (Post, June 21, 2001)
After Curry, Will Blacks Hold Reins of Power?: Leaders Say Experience As Important as Race (Post, June 21, 2001)
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