It is not uncommon for NBA superstars to flex their influence so they can land a one way ticket to a new destination. In recent seasons we’ve seen Anthony Davis pull a power move on the New Orleans Pelicans, Kawhi Leonard spur his way out of San Antonio, Kyrie Irving force a cross over from […]
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Continuity seeking applicants for 3rd Annual Media Training Program
(St. Louis Public Radio) – A local nonprofit aims to attract diverse voices to participate in the local film and media-production scene. Continuity, a nonprofit media company, is recruiting applicants for its third-annual film-training program. It prepares people of color, women, and members of other underrepresented groups for jobs in the industry. Continuity will accept […]
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Circuit attorney, public defender work together against pretrial detention
If you are talking about “debtor jails” in the City of St. Louis, then you are talking about the Medium Security Institution, commonly known as the Workhouse, community organizers said at a panel discussion on Thursday, March 7. “Just a few days in jail can make someone homeless for years,” said Kayla Reed, an organizer […]
Posted inHealth news
Medicare Part D change would cost lives, not save money
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a troubling regulation that would weaken Medicare Part D, the federal program that helps 45 million American seniors and people with disabilities afford prescription drugs. Part D is unique among government programs. The federal government allows people to purchase coverage from private insurers. The government […]
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Pastor John Gray’s mistress messages leaked
In an appearance on daytime talk show “The Real” earlier this week, embattled megachurch pastor John Gray admits to an emotional affair but denied there was any physical activity. Voicemail messages allegedly leaked by his mistress allude to a full contact rendezvous. “Are you ignoring me now? Let me get this straight, I’m be ignored […]
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Partyline: RIP Rod Pratt
RIP Rod Pratt. I hate to get Partyline started on a somber note, but I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t offer my condolences to the family, friends, creative community and all those connected to Rod Pratt. An entertainment industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in cities like Miami, and currently Los […]
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Jussie Smollett maintains his innocence, alleged paid attackers feel ‘betrayed’
On Friday, March 8, a Chicago grand jury returned a 16 felony-count indictment against actor Jussie Smollett after he was accused of faking a hate crime. Smollett’s attorneys say that he is innocent until proven guilty. “The fact of an indictment was not unexpected. We knew that there is no way they would expose their […]
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R. Kelly drama continues to unfold, new accuser comes forward
Last week R. Kelly was jailed after falling behind $161,000 in child support. TMZ.com sources say Kelly stopped paying child support to punish his ex-wife for turning their children against him. “Sources close to R. Kelly tell us the singer was absolutely lashing out at Drea Kelly when he quit writing child support checks … […]
