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Russell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, by President Barack Obama in 2011.
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U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay awarded U.S. Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor John Travis Moton with eight long-overdue medals, including World War II Victory Medal and Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal. -
“When you are confronted about sex and sexual relationships, peer pressure goes out the window and partner pressure comes in.” – Loretta Sweet Jemmott -
John Lewis receives 2010 Medal of Freedom from President Obama -
Maya Angelou receives 2010 Medal of Freedom from President Obama -
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Featured cellist Patrice Jackson took direction from Kevin McBeth, director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s IN UNISON Chorus, on Friday at its annual Black History Month concert – the first led by McBeth. It was a homecoming for Jackson who grew up in Kirkwood and is now a world-traveling concert musician. -
A city in need of stimulus -
University City High School Athletic Director Chad Kish looks over places for signage with former U. City basketball stand out Redditt Hudson. The district unanimously approved the naming of the gym after Hall of Fame coach Ed Crenshaw. And the court after hoops standout from the class of 1976 Hasan Houston. The dedication will take place during next year’s homecoming. -
Dave Holt made African masks with his children Denise and Daniel at a Black History Month program hosted recently at Cold Water Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District. -
The United States Naval Academy Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program provides the building blocks to begin to understand complex engineering systems. -
Abe Adewale, principal of ABNA Engineering, offers inspirational words to collegiate members of the National Society of Black Engineers at a kick-off event ABNA recently co-hosted at Washington University for NSBE’s 37th Annual Convention, which will come to St. Louis March 23-27. The annual convention attracts more than 8,000 black engineers and is projected to have a $22 million impact on the St. Louis economy. The St. Louis American will produce a special section on black engineers to coincide with the conference. To contribute or be included, contact cking@stlamerican.com with “black engineers” in the subject line. -
Duane Hawthorne -
Kaleb Johshway weaves his way through pedestrian traffic while taking a spin on his bike at the Dennis & Judith Jones Variety Wonderland Playground in Forest Park. -
Lauren Maclin -
The St. Louis Public Schools’ “Famous African-Americans’ Portraits Art Exhibit and Competition” is at the Missouri Botanical Garden through Sunday, Feb. 27. -
Chandra M.White -
Back row: Asa-Hassein Millar and Gregory Clark. Front row: Kasaundra Reynolds and Ruby Lacey. Not pictured: Kevin Bailey and Sieglinda Fox-Jackson. -
The Black Rep’s production of ‘Ruined’ runs through Sunday, March 6 at the Grandel Theatre. -
Dr. Michael Crittenden, chief of surgery at St. Louis VA Medical Center, inspects a recovery area for patients with service line technician Carbie Floyd. -
“It shows the intellectual capital in the black community and the leadership in the black community and the value we bring.” – David Steward -
Cordell Barrett listens as Brother Phillip Berry makes his welcoming speech and proclamation during Saturday’s ceremony. -
Jamonte Bell sits next to his mother as he prepares for his induction during the Boys to Men ceremony at the Kappa House Saturday afternoon. -
Antoine White