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La. Black Caucus founder Turnley dies

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La. Black Caucus founder Turnley dies
Turnley overcame much opposition during a seven-year period to pass in June 1987, Act 393, a watershed law that discourages discriminatory housing practices in selling or renting residences and in making loans for houses. After leaving the Legislature …
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Coptic Orthodox Church Breaks Ground in Hatfield
St. Mary & St. Kyrillos Coptic Orthodox Church has existed in the Hatfield area for five years. For the past year, it has had its worship services out of a warehouse on Bergey Road. Salib said fundraising and bank loans helped make the new church a …
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Money Squabble in Boston Snares Black Church, Bank

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Money Squabble in Boston Snares Black Church, Bank
In October 2006, according to information provided by the bank, Charles Street AME was granted two loans: a $ 1.5 million church loan that was to be repaid in full in five years; and a $ 3.6 million construction loan that matured in 18 months and for …
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Charles Street AME church bankruptcy case resumes
The historic Roxbury church is seeking to restructure nearly $ 5 million in loans it owes OneUnited, and to pay the money back over 30 years at an interest rate of 5.25 percent. A few dozen church members of the church are in attendance at the …
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