Marc Morial, National Urban League president and CEO, praised its St. Louis chapter as the “best and largest affiliate” among the 92 nationwide on Tuesday afternoon. He also while announcing an entrepreneurship center would open in a former Commerce Bank building at Newstead and Natural Bridge. “You just continue to build the Urban League of […]
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North STL County rec center, Convention Center funding approved
After months of delays, the St. Louis County Council on Tuesday approved funding for a new north county recreation center and its share of renovations to the downtown St. Louis convention center. The council voted 6-1 to use $105 million in bonds to help expand the downtown convention center. The bill includes an additional $40 million […]
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When Politics and Public Health Collide
The intersection of politics and public health has led to volatile and divisive outcomes. The seeds of doubt sewn two years ago by then-President Donald Trump have blossomed into full-fledged scenarios where medical scientists are seen as villainous arbitrators of draconian public safety measures that harm the economy. Many health officials are ridiculed by right […]
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Thomas’ name has long been synonymous with controversy
Clarence Thomas has been a controversial figure since Day One — and it’s time for him to step down from the United States Supreme Court. From the allegations of sexual harassment by Anita Hill and his ethically questionable behavior and connections with his politically active wife, to his commitment to upholding laws that do harm to the Black […]
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A St. Louis Holiday
A Easter Egg hunt for kids with incarcerated parents was held by 4 Walls and Beyond who assists Children with Incarcerated Parents. The event was held Sat. April 16, 2022 at Nance Elementary School.
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Howard Hayes joins Construction Forum board
The St. Louis Construction Forum has announced that Howard Hayes, Director of St. Louis County’s Department of Human Services, will be joining the Construction Forum’s board of directors. As a board member, Hayes will be part of the St. Louis Construction Forum’s efforts to facilitate the collaboration of all the stakeholders in the STL Region’s […]
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Maino’s bizarre fantasy involves white women infuriating him as a “runaway slave,”
“Hi Hater,” rapperMaino has proven himself someone not afraid of controversy, especially racial fetishes. The Brooklyn emcee recently sat down with “Angela Yee’s Lip Service,” podcast and shared he likes to role play as a runaway slave. He further explained when he has sexual relations with white women he enjoys playing “a disobedient slave.” “You’re […]
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Harlem-born hip-hop icon DJ Kay Slay loses COVID-19 battle
Revered hip-hop icon DJ Kay Slay died April 17, 2022 after a four-month long battle with COVID-19 complications. He was 55. Born Keith Grayson in Harlem, Slay burgeoned in New York City’s hip-hop scene displaying his talent as a teenage graffiti artist. He was featured in the 1983 documentary “Style Wars.” From there, he started selling […]
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Digital divide damaging region, acute in low-income areas
With the digital divide threatening to become a communications canyon, a report commissioned by the St. Louis Community Foundation and Regional Business Council (RBC) concludes the region must take immediate action to reduce the gap. According to the St. Louis Digital Divide study, “the region must address service and device affordability, coverage and quality gaps […]