Harris-Stowe State University’s Presidential Lecture Series has brought an array of talented leaders and entertainers to the HCBU campus, and the January 25, 2024 session lived up to its high standard. The movie, “Kemba,” a chronicle of the journey of Kemba Smith, a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform, was screened. It was followed by […]
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‘Literacy for the Lou’ a new chapter in education
“Literacy for the Lou,” St. Louis Public Schools’ citywide, effort to increase and improve literacy among St. Louis’ children, turned its first pages with a pair of events last week. During a Jan. 25, 2024, press conference at Mullanphy Elementary School, SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett called ‘Literacy for the Lou’ “an all hands-on-deck mobilization […]
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Two Black composers performed tunefully at Live at the Pulitzer
The challenge of curating Live at the Pulitzer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is to program music – for the 20 years the series has been in existence, it’s been mostly edgy contemporary chamber music – around the current exhibits and permanent collection of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. On Tuesday, January 30, Christopher Stark, […]
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Must-Have Tech Upgrades for Your Life
(StatePoint) Want to simplify your life, boost your productivity and work smarter? Incorporating some of the latest tech developments into your routine may be the answer. According to Authority Hacker, 77% of devices use some sort of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 50% of consumers are becoming more optimistic about using the technology. Check out some […]
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Are These Common Myths Preventing You From Securing Your Family’s Future?
(StatePoint) With the cost of most goods and services on the rise, straining many household budgets, families are likely looking for ways to cut expenses. But it’s important to make wise decisions before cutting, as some expenses are worth more than they cost and can provide a lifetime of benefits. Life insurance is one example. […]
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How to Prep the Night Before the SAT or ACT Exam
(StatePoint) Taking the SAT or ACT exam is the culmination of months of test-specific preparation, and in truth, years of schooling. While knowing that can feel like a lot of pressure, there are steps you can take the night before the exam to calm your nerves and enter the testing site with confidence: 1. Pack […]
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STL Sites & Sounds
CONCERTS AND LIVE SHOWS Barber and Price 2/2/2024 10:30am A call for unity. Pioneering composer Florence Price’s Third Symphony combines passion with great tunes, while Coleman’s Umoja seeks a union for family, community, nation, and race. Augustin Hadelich joins for Samuel Barber’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center St. Louis, MO $15-$71.50 […]
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Black students in the crosshairs
Most Black parents agree: Education is a priority for their children, a tool to help counteract racial bias. But newly-compiled federal data has found that U.S. schools were the third-most common place for hate crimes over a five-year period — and Black youths were the most frequent targets. An FBI crime data report released Monday […]
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Chiefs prevail after trading epic punches with Ravens
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said the AFC Championship game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs was going to be “a heavyweight fight.” The title bout lived up to the billing with the defending champions scoring a unanimous 17-10 decision over the Ravens. The AFC belt returns to Kansas City and the Chiefs […]