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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...POLITICAL FRONT: "I believe I acted too hastily," said Washington Mayor Anthony Williams of his decision to accept the resignation of David Howard, an aide who had offended some colleagues by using the term niggardly. Howard agreed to return to the administration in another, yet-to-be-announced position...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Now, Why Can't The Serbs And Kosovars Do This? | 2/15/1999 | See Source »

...lose affordable housing in these units is unacceptable," Mayor Francis H. Duehay'55 said. "I am very angry at this...

Author: By Meredith B. Osborn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Council Laments Loss Of Affordable Housing | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

...This really is our top priority as a citygovernment," Vice-Mayor Anthony D. Gallucio toldCapuano...

Author: By Meredith B. Osborn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Council Laments Loss Of Affordable Housing | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

...even that wasn't as STUPID as the fuss in Washington," Buckwheat added. "David Howard, a white man just appointed as ombudsman for the new mayor, Anthony Williams, was talking to two staff members about the budget. He said that since funds were limited, he'd have to take a 'niggardly' approach...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Other N Word | 2/8/1999 | See Source »

Within hours, several thoughtful black leaders started decrying the whole affair. The mayor, said N.A.A.C.P. chairman Julian Bond, had been "niggardly in judgment on this issue." H. Patrick Swygert, president of Howard University, advised people to "count to three" before leaping to any conclusions. Meanwhile Mayor Williams said he'd consider reinstating Howard. With a shouted "Here I was!" Buckwheat headed back into retirement...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Other N Word | 2/8/1999 | See Source »

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