The core members of the Reclamation Project began training men Saturday in West St. Louis to nurture troublesome boys at Sumner, Roosevelt, Beaumont and Vashon High Schools. Escalating violence at the four public high schools that has ranged from fist and weapons fights to shootings recently at Beaumont and Roosevelt compelled organizers to target all […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Irene Smith and ‘white nastiness’
A half page in the Post-Dispatch (Sunday, January 23) was devoted to “The Incident that Made Irene Smith Famous.” Why the emphasis on that incident of 2001? She was, and is, an outstanding leader. And why criticize her for defiance of white nastiness? If Shrewsbury were a decent gentleman, he would have called a fifteen […]
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Making beautiful music
Jazz at the Bistro is proud to host the return of Mardra and Reggie Thomas for their annual Valentine’s Day concert series. While Mardra and Reggie are both master performers in their own right, but watching them perform together is always beautiful, ultra-stunning and entertaining experience. Vocalist Mardra Thomas has appeared at scores of jazz […]
Posted inAutomotive news
Test drive: 2005 Hummer
2005 Hummer H2 SUT Base price: $51,995 Price as tested: $60,210 This week, we test the 2005 Hummer H2 SUT, a Sport Utility Truck melded into the Hummer design. The H2 SUT’s practical cargo box expands into the second row of seating through a folding midgate. The process is similar to Chevy’s Avalanche, yet simpler. […]
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American flavor: Paula’s Sweet Potato Rolls
I created this recipe years ago and only made the dish for my immediate family. Then, in 1992, my mother asked me to make a batch for her bridge party. That’s when it all began. Since that time, these rolls are the hit of every family gathering, whether it is Thanksgiving (providing a harvest look), […]
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Doggett on the move
Juanita Doggett was recently presented with the YWCA Human Dignity Award at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast Celebration.
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African hunger of the spirit
If you are spiritually undernourished by Christianity, or suspect there is more to black empowerment than electing black politicians, then the Saint Louis Art Museum has a movie for you: … Minha Cara/That’s My Face by Thomas Allen Harris, which screens Friday evening. But be prepared to be insanely jealous of this guy. Harris grew […]
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Illustrated bible verse
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. […]
Posted inLocal sports
Unanimous prediction: Cory by decision
Cory Spinks will have the entire city of St. Louis with him when he steps through the ropes and attempts to defend his undisputed world welterweight title this Saturday at Savvis Center. Brooklyn native Zab Judah is coming to town with hopes of ripping the belts from the hometown favorite, and after a closely contested […]
Posted inEditorials
Exploiting black death rate to kill Social Security
The Bush Administration is seeking to play on fear when the president asserts, “African-American males die sooner than do other males, which means the (Social Security) system is unfair to a certain group of people and that needs to be fixed.” This is a blatant misstatement of the facts that have been reported by the […]