Many a sports writer outside St. Louis or a National League city will scoff at the notion of former St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Willie McGee being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, however he deserves to be enshrined. If not in this, his first year of eligibility with the 2005 class of nominees, certainly […]
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Moore on the move
Sandra Moore, president of Urban Strategies, has joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri board of directors.
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A giving of thanks to God
“Now to Him, Who by the action of His power that is at work within us is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly far over and above all that you dare ask or think infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes or dreams.” Eph. 3:20 (Amplified Bible) The believer who has […]
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St. Louis American Sports Quiz
The holiday college football bowl season is almost upon us. Name the city where these bowl games are annually held. 1. Rose Bowl 2. Fiesta Bowl . Liberty Bowl . Orange Bowl 5. Independence Bowl 6. Alamo Bowl 7. Sugar Bowl 8. Peach Bowl Answers 1. Pasadena, Ca. 2. Tempe, Ariz. 3. Memphis, Tenn. 4. […]
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Akins at the Bistro
Willie Akins has paid his dues and his dues have paid off. Today, Akins is one of the exciting saxophone players around. Whether he’s on the tenor sax or soprano, Akins has his way, giving spectators good’ol seasoned jazz. Willie Akins Dec. 10-11 Jazz at the Bistro $15 Call 531-1012
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It’s a whole lot more than ‘cracking backs’
Despite the fact that the practice of chiropractic care has been around for more than 100 years, many fears and misconceptions about it remain among African Americans. “A lot of people say chiropractors are quacks or bone crackers, but the big thing in our community is that we aren’t educated to what chiropractic care is […]
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Black Rob(bery)
Rapper Black Rob was arrested last week for allegedly breaking into a woman’s room at a hotel and stealing cash and jewelry. A security video reportedly caught Rob, born Robert Moss, inspecting various hotel room doors. He was then apparently seen emerging from cardiologist Renu Vermani’s room with a pocketbook. Vermani, who told police that […]
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Fighting Words: ‘Guns ‘N Hoses’ is fiery success
The frosty temperature and icy drizzle didn’t deter the thousands of people who made their way from parking lots and garages into the warm confines of the Savvis Center last Wednesday evening for the 17th annual “Guns ‘N Hoses” boxing card. The huge crowd was treated to an evening that was driven by fast-paced amateur […]
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Keep a child alive
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys is calling on the music industry to help those suffering from AIDS in Africa by supporting Keep a Child Alive, a group that has established treatment programs in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and Rwanda. Stars already affiliated with the group include Nelly, Cher and Rod Stewart. “Just for a moment imagine […]
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Benjamin “Benjy” Ridley
Funeral services for Benjamin James Ridley III were held last week at Lane Tabernacle A.M.E. Church Known as “Benjy” when he has a little boy, he loved sweets and his Aunt Almeta Brantley known as ‘Meetmer.’ He used to say “Meetmer squeeze me,” and she would pick him up and hug and kiss him and […]