Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett following an emergency hearing this morning in Chicago. Smollett’s lawyer confirmed “all criminal charges against him were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him.” He pleaded not guilty after being charged with 16 counts of […]
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Voter education program and Ferguson-Florissant School Board candidate forum on March 26 at Greater Grace Church
The ACLU of Missouri, in partnership with the St. Louis American, the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, and iHeart Media, is hosting a voter education program and Ferguson-Florissant School Board candidate forum on March 26 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Greater Grace Family Church, 3690 Pershall Road, Ferguson, MO 63135. At 6 […]
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Leadership and staff of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Lutheran Senior Services
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Lutheran Senior Services were certified to offer federally a recognized paid apprenticeship program for the positions of Head Start teacher’s aide apprentice. Candidates for the Head Start Teacher’s Aide Apprenticeship Program will receive two years of paid on-the-job training and professional development. After completing the apprenticeship, teachers […]
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New York Giants co-owner was ‘reluctant’ to trade OBJ
According to ESPN, New York Giants co-owner John Mara said he was “reluctant” to trade wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns. The Giants sent Beckham was to Cleveland two weeks ago in exchange for safety Jabrill Peppers, a first-round pick and a third-round pick. “I will tell you it was a reluctant approval on my […]
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St. Louis County councilman says federal subpoena issued looking into Stenger’s administration
(St. Louis Public Radio) – A St. Louis County councilman said Sunday that a federal subpoena was issued last week seeking information about St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger’s administration. One particular focus was how Stenger’s administration issued contracts, which has been a source of contention for months between the Democratic chief executive and the […]
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The cash bail system jails people for poverty
No human being should have to stay in jail because of poverty. Yet, every night people in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, and throughout the country sit in jail without being convicted of a crime, simply because they are poor – because they don’t have enough money to make bail. For many people, even […]
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Local voters are waking up
The March 5 election results revealed some important insights that could be misread or ignored by elected and appointed officials, future candidates and the powers that be. There is an emerging electorate that is more informed and strategic. They will not be taken for granted. One of the issues that I found troubling was the […]
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‘I’m proud to give a voice to the victims:’ Will Packer produced docuseries on Atlanta Child Murders debuts on ID this Saturday
The Atlanta Child Murders. The aforementioned phrase was the most terrifying of my youth. I had never been to Atlanta. I didn’t even know anyone in Atlanta. But when the made for television miniseries chronicling the phenomenon of young black children snatched from the streets of Atlanta– and in one case, her home – and […]
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Mark C. Darrell was honored as a Legal Legend by the Mound City Bar Association
Mark C. Darrell was honored as a Legal Legend by the Mound City Bar Association. The award recognizes African-American attorneys who have devoted more than 30 years to the highest standards of the practice of law and exemplary service to the community. He is senior vice president, chief legal and compliance officer of Spire Inc. […]
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Free Archery Basics for Families classes
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a free Archery Basics for Families class 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, located at 3550 Route D in Defiance, approximately five miles west of Highway 94. The class is free and open to those age nine […]