In a recent interview with 4UMF, R&B Divas LA co-star Dawn Robinson spoke on how her co-star Kelly Price is dealing with how viewers see on the show. Robinson said: “I’ve just been praying with Kelly because her heart is broken over what she’s sees of herself [on the show]. You build up a […]
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Leaving a legacy
Every year when I return from the Annual Scientific Assembly of the National Medical Association, I often find myself spending a lot of time doing self-reflection. Is my career impacting others? Are my medical contributions worthwhile? Am I making a difference into the lives of our future African American physicians? After you meet dynamic women […]
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Aaron Phillips named interim License Collector
Aaron Phillips, formerly chief of staff of the License Collector’s Office under Michael McMillan, has assumed the interim role as License Collector. McMillan recently resigned to assume the position of President & CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. Phillips will oversee the management of the office’s licensing compliance, staff responsibilities and to […]
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Vogt Elementary is 2013 Monsanto School of Excellence
Teachers at Vogt Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District say they would choose to educate their own children at their school. “That’s the ultimate testimony that I can give,” said Doug Ahlers, a fifth-grade teacher at school, “if I’m sending my own children here.” Ahlers’ two children are Vogt alumni. On Friday, September 13, […]
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Antioch Baptist Church honors seniors
For 38 years, the Antioch Baptist Church has celebrated “Christmas In July” with seniors. This year’s event took place on July 28 at the church, located at 2401 Annie Malone Drive. The event started three decades ago by accident because the church had a tradition of honoring seniors in December. However, for two years the […]
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Carrousels get ‘Sweet’ in the South
“Sweet Soul of the South” was the theme of the 48th National Convention of Carrousels, Inc. Held in Atlanta last month, the convention was headquartered at the Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel. Thursday night’s weekend opener “Smooth Blues & Soulful Foods” was held in the grand foyer of the Morehouse School of Medicine. Old-school live entertainment, soul food and Southern desserts […]
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Chris Brown being sued for Frank Ocean scuffle
Sha’keir Duarte, who is said to be the cousin of singer Frank Ocean, filed suit against Chris Brown for unspecified damages in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming he suffered a concussion as well as humiliation and mental anguish as a result of the attack. Brown’s attorney Mark Geragos called the case frivolous and said it […]
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Health Profile: Phil Atkins
Name: Phil Atkins Position/Where: Surgical Service Team Leader, Supply Chain Management at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Career Highlights: 31 years with SSM; SSM DePaul Health Center for 25 years and at SSM St. Mary’s for six years Served previously as Logistic Manager, Material Management, Supervisor Central Distribution, Material Management Awards: Recognition for Leadership SAP […]
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Great Rivers Greenway Grants
Great Rivers Greenway is currently extending an open invitation to organizations across the St. Louis area to submit grant requests for planned community events and programs being held at any of the district’s trails and greenways in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Funds are available for 2014 programs and events […]
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Coping with expensive kids’ extracurricular activities
When budgeting for back-to-school expenses, parents generally include routine fare like clothes, school supplies and maybe a new backpack. But if your kids participate in extracurricular activities, whether it’s sports, music lessons or art classes, you could be on the hook for hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars in additional expenses throughout the […]