Sunday night I made my way to Uhuru Salon’s 2nd Annual Natural Hair Revolution (NHR) at The Four Seasons. Hair and shapes galore made the most of their time traipsing down that catwalk – do you hear me? I don’t really have a high tolerance for doing the most on the runway – especially twerking […]
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In memory of William Edward White
March 9, 1955 – August 15, 2006 The number seven represents good fortune for some, For me it represents a time when my day was darkened beneath the sun; Seven years ago when your footprints from earth’s sand were erased, Tears of sorrow covered every part of my face; But it was of God’s will […]
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Marlon Lutfiyya named director at Husch Blackwell
Marlon E. Lutfiyya has been named the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Husch Blackwell. Lutfiyya joined Husch Blackwell as Professional Development Manager in March 2012, and his new appointment encompasses both roles. As Director, Lutfiyya will lead and advance the ongoing development and implementation of the firm’s diversity and inclusion strategies. He is stationed […]
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Most area non-profits met fundraising goals in 2012
More than six in 10 nonprofits in the St. Louis region reported meeting their fundraising goals in 2012, and 64 percent said they raised more money last year than in 2011, according to a survey conducted by The Rome Group, a local consulting firm serving the nonprofit sector. The local results are consistent with national […]
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Education, employment and prison
Public education lasts 13 years and employment about 40 years. Deficient public education will cause crime, but sincere education will prevent crime. Employers’ ignorance will cause crime, socially conscious employers will prevent crime. Sincere education may fail, socially conscious employers may fail, but prison is not the only solution to crimes anyway. Education rehabilitation and […]
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Good and bad news in black employment stats
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest report on the job market on Aug. 2. It had some good news for African Americans: The Black unemployment rate in July dipped to 12.6 percent, its lowest level since January 2009. The BLS also reported that since August 2012 the unemployment rate for adult black men […]
Posted inIn the clutch
Greed, scandal, lawsuits and the NCAA
While obtaining a quality education is the primary reason many teens and 20-somethings pack up and escape move away from Mom and Dad, it’s often the wicked college parties and unfiltered social scene that keep these young adults excited about pursuing higher education. With the seemingly unending supply of cheap booze and party venues, it’s […]
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Auction of tax delinquent property
Saint Louis County conducts its annual sale of tax delinquent property on the fourth Monday of August each year, which this year will be August 26. The sale will start at 10 a.m. in the County Council Chambers on the first floor of County Administration building in Clayton. Sales will be made to the highest […]
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Shedrick Mitchell returns home to bring gospel to his old school
“When we would circle up for prayer, for some reason I would always be by her,” Shedrick Mitchell said of the late Whitney Houston. “And when she would pray, she would be squeezing my hand so tight. I would be like, ‘Nippy, you’ve got a man’s hand grip.’” He spent nearly decade as the lead […]
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Maggie Frazier
Maggie Carolean Frazier was the only child born to the union of Henry L. and Earline K. Frazier. Raised in a Christian atmosphere, Maggie was baptized at an early age at Northern Baptist Church in St. Louis. She was a participant in many ministries, but she was committed to ushering. Her love for ushering can […]