“Nipsey was to the hip-hop community what Bob Marley was to the reggae community,” Minister Louis Farrakhan said as he paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle during the rapper’s homegoing celebration Thursday at Staples Center. “He was a prophetic voice.” As the entire city of Los Angeles paused to remember Ermais Joseph Asghedom, better known the […]
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Free events and classes on financial education
The United Way of Greater St. Louis and the Greater St. Louis Financial Education Collaborative are partnering to offer a series of free events and classes on financial education and money management. Money Smart Kids Zoo Safari on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo. Housing […]
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New bill would expand federal microloan program
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has introduced the Microloan Program Expansion Act of 2019, which would improve the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan Program to help more small businesses – particularly women, Veterans, low-income and minority entrepreneurs – that may have been overlooked by traditional commercial lenders The legislation would increase the total amount of […]
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William L. Clay inducted into University of Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame
William L. Clay will be inducted into the University of Missouri’s Public Affairs Hall of Fame. A co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus and author, he was the first black elected to Congress from Missouri. Highlights of his 32 years in the congress include the enactment of 295 bills sponsored by him that became law, including the […]
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Larry Drew steps down as Cavs’ coach
Head coach Larry Drew and the Cleveland Cavaliers parted ways Thursday after a challenging, 19-win season that followed LeBron James decision to head to Los Angeles and a team hampered by injury. Although reportedly expected, Drew’s departure creates more work for a franchise that will sit out the NBA playoffs this season following a four-year […]
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Voter victories in November must be defended
Daily we see how Trump plows through our fragile American democracy – unaware or uncaring of the laws, principles, structures and protocols he tramples. While his destruction happens on a national and international stage for all to see, similar actions are also happening on the local and state levels by his Republican buddies. Under the […]
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Isis M Jones returns to 95.5 The Lou
Isis M Jones has returned to St. Louis as midday talent on Radio One St Louis’ 95.5 R&B. She can be heard Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. She recently explored her interests in cinema and earned a film and video degree from Full Sail […]
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In Loving Memory of Mr. Eddie Lee Nathan
December 21, 1928 – April 3, 2019 Visitation: Fri. 4/12/19 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Mt. Zion M. B. Church Christian Complex 1444 South Compton St. Louis, Mo 63104 Interment Calvary Cemetery
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In Loving Memory of Lt. Colonel Charles E. McCrary, Sr.
Lt. Colonel Charles E. McCrary, Sr., 78, retired City of St. Louis Assistant Police Chief, a resident of St. Louis, MO passed on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He leaves to cherish in his memory: his loving wife, Jeanette R. McCrary; five children, Charles E. McCrary, Jr., Lori A Johnson (Captain Ronald S. Johnson), Julie D. (Dewayne […]
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Athletes shine at invitationals
Last weekend’s Al Joyner/Jackie Joyner Kersee Relays in East St. Louis brought together many of the top athletes in the metro area on both sides of the river. The boys’ competition turned into a showcase of two of the area’s top programs in East St. Louis and Cardinal Ritter College Prep, especially in the sprints. […]