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Universities have a duty to put education within reach of all students

Universities have a duty to put education within reach of all students

  • By Austin A. Lane
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My college education put me on the path to a career I love, one I had not imagined when I graduated from high school over 30 years ago.

Top Metro East gridiron players

Top Metro East gridiron players

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In last week’s American, we highlighted some of the area’s top high school football players who were playing in the alternative fall season (spring season) on the Missouri side of the river.

The St. Louis American Sports Break - 4/8/21

The St. Louis American Sports Break - 4/8/21

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    On this episode, we’re going to talk a little spring high school football and also cover some big recruiting news concerning two very talented high school basketball players from the area.

    St. Louisan Aaron Cook has a chance to become a part of college basketball history on Monday night.

    St. Louisan Aaron Cook has a chance to become a part of college basketball history on Monday night.

    • By Earl Austin Jr. Of the St. Louis American
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    The former Westminster Christian Academy standout is a member of the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs, who are set to take on Baylor tonight in the national championship game of the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. Gonzaga (31-0) is looking to become the first team to win the NCAA championship an…

    Black-led boycott of MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta a needed grand slam

    Black-led boycott of MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta a needed grand slam

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    In response to “The Big Lie” pawned off by a lawfully deposed former president, the state of Georgia has passed several laws designed to reduce ballots cast by Black voters.

    High school football, in the spring?

    High school football, in the spring?

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    We have something new to cover in the St. Louis prep sports scene that has never happened before; which is spring football.

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    St. Louis schools move kickoff to spring
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    St. Louis schools move kickoff to spring

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      The St. Louis Public High League opens its season in March for the first time in school history after suspending play in the fall caused by COVID-19.

      2021 basketball state champs photo gallery

      2021 basketball state champs photo gallery

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        Incarnate Word 2021 girls class 6 state champions

        The St. Louis American Sports Break - 3/25/21

        The St. Louis American Sports Break - 3/25/21

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          Hosted by Earl Austin Jr., The Sports Break brings you coverage of the top young black athletes from the St. Louis metropolitan area.

          Basketball’s dynasties - boys and girls - shine at state championships

          Basketball’s dynasties - boys and girls - shine at state championships

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          Last weekend’s Missouri State High School Activities Association state championships in Springfield was a showcase for some of the St. Louis area’s leading basketball dynasties.

          Trio of Black coaches lead teams to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

          Trio of Black coaches lead teams to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

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          Of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s “Sweet 16” teams, just three have Black head coaches. Unfortunately, two must match off for the right to move to the Elite Eight.

          Basketball legend Elgin Baylor, one of first to suspend in air, dies at 86
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          Basketball legend Elgin Baylor, one of first to suspend in air, dies at 86

          • By Earl Austin Jr. Of the St. Louis American
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          The National Basketball Association family lost one of its most legendary figures in Elgin Baylor, who passed away on Monday. He was 86.

          Incarnate Word girls win Class 6 title

          Incarnate Word girls win Class 6 title

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          Incarnate Word Girls Mo. Girls Class 6 Basketball Champions defeat Webster Groves 58-37 in Springfield, Mo. Sat. March 20, 2021. 

          Vashon wins 12th state championship
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          Vashon wins 12th state championship

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          The Vashon Wolverines showed once again why they have Missouri’s preeminent high school basketball program by bringing home another state championship.

          Whitfield wins first state championship

          Whitfield wins first state championship

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          The Whitfield girls’ basketball basketball program has been knocking on the state-championship door for the past five years.

          Cardinal Ritter wins ninth state championship
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          Cardinal Ritter wins ninth state championship

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          The Cardinal Ritter College Prep basketball dynasty added another championship plaque to the school’s already full trophy case.

          Black NBA player vaccinations will help their community rebound from COVID-19

          Black NBA player vaccinations will help their community rebound from COVID-19

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          The New Orleans Pelicans became the first major sports franchise in America to announce “some” of its players and staff had received a first vaccination shot.

          Prep Basketball Notebook

          Prep Basketball Notebook

          • By Earl Austin Jr
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          Lady Hawks win Class 3 state championship. 11 St. Louis area teams in this weekend’s Final Four.

           

          The St. Louis American Sports Break - 3/18/21
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          The St. Louis American Sports Break - 3/18/21

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            Hosted by Earl Austin Jr., The Sports Break brings you coverage of the top young black athletes from the St. Louis metropolitan area.

            13 players from the St. Louis metro area will play in NCAA Tournament

            13 players from the St. Louis metro area will play in NCAA Tournament

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              The St. Louis metro area will be well represented in this year’s upcoming NCAA Tournament. There are 13 players from the area who will be playing in the “Big Dance,” which begins on Thursday.

              Blues rookie Dakota Joshua had a blast in NHL debut, scored first career goal

              Blues rookie Dakota Joshua had a blast in NHL debut, scored first career goal

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              St. Louis Blues rookie Dakota Joshua scored a key goal in his team’s 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks last week and became one of a growing number of NHL players of color.

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              Fantasia hospitalized for contractions six months into her pregnancy
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              Fantasia hospitalized for contractions six months into her pregnancy

              MLB hammers Georgia voting laws, moving All-Star Game to Denver
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              MLB hammers Georgia voting laws, moving All-Star Game to Denver

              Top Metro East gridiron players
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              Top Metro East gridiron players

              The St. Louis American Sports Break - 4/8/21
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              The St. Louis American Sports Break - 4/8/21

              Cara Spencer concedes to Tishaura O. Jones for St. Louis mayor
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              Cara Spencer concedes to Tishaura O. Jones for St. Louis mayor

              Black America needs a ‘New Normal’: Equitable credit access to build wealth
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              Black America needs a ‘New Normal’: Equitable credit access to build wealth

              While faulty locks still in place, Krewson says detainees should be held accountable
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              While faulty locks still in place, Krewson says detainees should be held accountable

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