Former Bad Boy Records artist Black Rob, 51, whose real name is Robert Ross, died of a heart attack caused by a rare kidney disease on Saturday, April 17 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Deadline reported he had a history of kidney failure and diabetes, along with several strokes in recent years. Bad Boy […]
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Layne inaugurated as St. Louis Treasurer
Adam Layne was sworn-in as St. Louis treasurer on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in an intimate ceremony in the Mayor’s office, which was attended by family, friends, co-workers and colleagues. His inuguration took place shortly after the inauguration of Tishaura O. Jones as mayor, in a ceremony held in the atrium of City Hall, preceded […]
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Comptroller to recommend reallocating police funds in city’s 2022 budget
After several St. Louis residents spoke during a Zoom meeting for public comment regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, Comptroller Darlene Green said she intended to recommend substantial reductions when it comes to police positions that have gone vacant for several years. Green also said she intends to recommend a $1.5 million increase […]
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SLCC’s LaRhonda Wilson receives award
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley named LaRhonda Wilson, associate professor of sociology, recipient of the 46th David L. Underwood Memorial Lecture Award. Chosen by a committee of peers, the recipient exhibits excellence in instruction and a genuine, humanistic concern for students, faculty, staff, and all of education. Wilson also serves as program coordinator […]
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‘The greatest civilization you’ve never heard of’
‘Nubia: Treasures of Ancient Africa,’ now open at Saint Louis Art Museum The construct of race was neither heard nor thought of during the two-thousand-year span included within the Saint Louis Art Museum’s presentation of “Nubia: Treasures of Ancient Africa.” And yet racism played a critical role in why people represented in the exhibition, which […]
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Jack Flaherty impressive on mound, throughout St. Louis and MLB communities
If not for starter Jack Flaherty, the St. Louis Cardinals’ slow start could be worse. After Monday’s win over the Washington Nationals, the ace was 3-0 with a 3.80 ERA. His 21.1 innings pitched, and 21 strikeouts led the team. Flaherty also recorded 503 strikeouts in 80 games, becoming the fastest to 500 in Cardinal […]
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St. Louis American’s “Fab Five” girls basketball team
It was another banner year of girls basketball in the St. Louis metropolitan area and it shows in the collective talent of the member of the 2021 St. Louis American “Fab Five” Girls All-Star Team. The members of this year’s team all share a common bond, which is winning. Point guards Saniah Tyler of Incarnate […]
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Upbeat During the Downtimes of COVID: Cathy & Jerome Jenkins of Cathy’s Kitchen
“We were prepared for COVID.” Kathy and Jerome Jenkins, owners of Cathy’s Kitchen in Ferguson, answered resolutely when asked how COVID-19 had impacted their business. Their answer was surprising, considering the disproportionate damage the pandemic has wrought on Black businesses, in particular. But the Jenkinses say their years as struggling entrepreneurs and the protests following […]
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In Loving Memory of Elder Audrey Jean Spencer
A Word from My Friend Elder Audrey Jean Spencer “Stay On Course” February 23, 1955 – April 9,2021 Preceding her departure…Sylvester Spencer, Jr/Father and Doris A. Spencer-Patton/mother. She leaves to cherish her son Aubrey S. Spencer. Six siblings…Patti Beard/Aaron, Tillonni Spencer-Robinson/Byron, Lynn Spencer-Battle, Joann Spencer, Lorie Spencer, Terri Spencer-Frakes, and a host of nieces, nephews, […]
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In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Aubry Jones
Rev. Dr. Aubry Jones was born February 22, 1933, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Rev. Price Freeman Jones Sr. and Buelah Jones. His father also served as a Methodist Minister. Rev. Jones was the tenth of eleven children, seven girls and four boys. After completing his college education, he entered […]