In this day and age when most private schools sell themselves locally on the notion that they can build character, education and provide more than competitive sports programs for their students, the lone inner-city private prep school, Cardinal Ritter College Prep, has failed miserably when it comes to showing class. The administration at Cardinal Ritter […]
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Court kicks Parks off ballot
The last two weeks have been very bad for East St. Louis Mayor Alvin Parks. First, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin endorsed Parks’ challenger Emeka Jackson-Hicks for mayor in the upcoming April 7 municipal elections. Then the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 7-0 to kick Parks off the ballot as a mayoral candidate, for having insufficient signatures […]
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Ferguson must move from protest to milestone
In order for the Ferguson movement to fulfill its promise and potential, it must find closure. That is, what began in August 2014 must become another catalytic event in the never-ending movement for a better society, which culminates in enduring change, if it is to have more than passing value. For Ferguson to have more […]
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Elizabeth Vega to receive Women Making a Difference Award
Elizabeth Vega will receive a Women Making a Difference Award during the Herstory Weekend for her leadership in the arts and positive impact in the community. She is a leader of the Ferguson activist group “Artivists.” The ceremony will be held 8 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Governor French Academy Art Space at 219 […]
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Vote if you want more inclusion
Let’s keep up the nonviolent agitation. There were marches all over the country after the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer. That terrible event brought light to an issue that has been in the dark and ignored for far too long – inclusion. Inclusion when it comes to legislators […]
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Suffering strengthens
There is a perspective prevalent in our faith that our suffering is an integral part of God’s plan to ready us for the struggle of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Depending on your point of view you might think that to be a fact of faith. I just don’t believe it’s always true. […]
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Will St. Louis build a new house to keep the Rams?
As the NFL owners met in Phoenix, Arizona, the emotional roller coaster ride cranked up again. Fans in multiple markets are in a holding pattern waiting to see whether or not their beloved football team will stay or move to a better location. The rumor mill churned and churned. As reported by Sam Farmer of […]
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Golden State Warriors win first division title since 1976
Stephen Curry had 33 points and 10 assists, and the Warriors pulled away from the short-handed Trail Blazers in the second half for a 122-108 victory Tuesday night. Andre Iguodala came off the bench to score 21 points for the Warriors, who won their seventh straight to push their record to an NBA-best 58-13. Golden […]
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Chris Tucker returns to the Fox this May
Chris Tucker will bring his unique comedy style back to St. Louis by way of the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m. Best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the […]
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Felicia Shaw named executive director of Regional Arts Commission
The Regional Arts Commission (RAC), the largest annual funder of the arts in the St. Louis region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Felicia Shaw to the position of executive director. Shaw succeeds Jill McGuire, who served for 30 years as RAC’s founding executive director. A native St. Louisan, Shaw will assume the position […]