“Come on Steph! Let’s go! Keep going. Keep pushing.” Those are the words of boxing trainer extraordinaire Kevin Cunningham, the man who helped guide Cory Spinks and Devon Alexander from the streets of St. Louis to the pugilistic Promised Land as world champion boxers. However, today those words aren’t directed at the fighters whose names […]
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Free dental clinic
Each October, Give Kids A Smile hosts free dental clinics for local children in need. Children are identified with the help of local schools, churches and other organizations. Openings remain for the upcoming clinic set for Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. If your child or a child you know is Medicaid-eligible, qualifies for a […]
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Michel’le live
Because she had such a beautiful spirit and wonderful personality, I have to kick things off with what was good about “R&B Divas: LA” star Michel’le’s visit to the Coliseum last Friday as part of their Friday Night Live R&B set. She was so nice and personable that it was infectious. She was GORGEOUS and […]
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Blunt’s staff to host Listening Post
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting 3-4 p.m. Friday, October 18 at St. Louis City Hall. Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt’s staff. Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City office also extends one-on-one service to all Missourians who have […]
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The Black Rep takes residency at Harris-Stowe’s Emerson Performance Center
The Black Rep has found a new home for its 37th season: the Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe State University. “To produce African-American theatre at an African-American institution of higher learning just adds to the sweetness,” said Ron Himes, founder and producing director for the Black Rep. “And to be able to have a wonderful, […]
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Work by Abraham Lincoln Walker at 10th Street through Nov. 9.
A retrospective of work by multi-styled East St. Louis native Abraham Lincoln Walker opened recently at 10th Street Gallery, 419 N. 10th St., and remains open through November 9. “Abraham Lincoln Walker was an inspired, self-taught, reclusive, African-American artist of great talent,” said curator Jacquelyn Lewis Harris, associate professor of education and director of the […]
Posted inHealth news
FDA approves Perjeta for breast cancer treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted accelerated approval to Perjeta (pertuzumab) as part of a complete treatment regimen for patients with early stage breast cancer before surgery (neoadjuvant setting). Perjeta is the first FDA-approved drug for the neoadjuvant treatment of breast cancer. Perjeta was approved in 2012 for the treatment of patients with […]
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HOA horror stories
“Be careful what you wish for” is one of those admonitions that most everyone heard from a parent while growing-up. It’s good advice to remember. The Post reported that developer Paul McKee Jr. was bowing to the wishes of North Side residents who desired more community input. McKee says he’ll create a Master Homeowners’ Association […]
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Church kicks off ‘Faith Works’ Capital Campaign
Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church west of the Mississippi, has embarked upon a five year “Faith Works” Capital Campaign from 2013 to 2018. Washington Metropolitan “preaches and teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and reaches to serve human needs to build on an inclusive community […]
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A Soho State of Mind
. I could really be mean if you think about the name of club and the reputation of the celebrity guest, but I won’t. Vixen Delicia Cordon is pegging herself a fashion designer these days, but she gave the boys an eyeful of the store bought goodies that made her hood famous when she came […]