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 […]
Posted inCommunity news
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 […]
Posted inLocal religion
Islam – a religion of peace?
If Islam is ever to be understood and appreciated by Americans, then Muslims will need to stop trying to convince them that it is a “religion of peace.” Having just completed my 35th Ramadan – the month of fasting – I find it neither representative of nor true to the faith to portray it in […]
Posted inHigh school
Top players to watch in prep football
We are one week away from the beginning of the 2013 high school football season. As the new year begins, here are a few of the top players to watch in the metro area. Adewale Adeoye (Ritenour): Athletic defensive end who recorded 18 sacks as a junior. Harry Ballard (McCluer North): Talented sophomore receiver who […]
Posted inLiving It
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 […]
Posted inObituaries
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 […]
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‘College geek’ is SEMO Counselor of the Year
Chat Leonard, director of college counseling at Metro Academic & Classical High School in the St. Louis Public Schools, is a self-professed “college geek.” On her office walls, she pays homage to some of the most renowned colleges and universities in the country. She has plastered her walls with pennants of schools she has visited, […]
Posted inHot sheet
DMX arrested in North Carolina
DMX was arrested in North Carolina last night after the car he was driving in made an illegal turn and cops found marijuana in the car. After police pulled the car over it was also determined that DMX had warrants for driving without a license. During the arrest, which was caught on tape, DMX can […]