You might as well say I spent the night at the Harry’s on Sunday. In hindsight I should’ve rented a room across the street at the Drury Inn and ordered a BUCKET of wings from Syberg’s. First off The Day Party brought out the young, black and fabulous scene. It was really cute and got […]
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Super Jam’s most wanted
Super Jam 2013 gave me joy as they hosted Lil Wayne and company’s America’s Most Wanted tour Sunday night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – even though the evening began with me standing in the longest line I’ve suffered through since my brush with Pine Lawn traffic court. I got in just as 2 Chainz […]
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Empty Black Expo
I thought the Missouri Black Expo relocating to Chaifetz was a fantastic change of pace. I didn’t have to drive around downtown for twenty minutes looking for a parking space. I didn’t have to use half of my spending money to park in a lot because I couldn’t find one. And while I have twice […]
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Racist and distasteful
Yet again the Show-Me State disappoints! From the state Legislature’s refusal to expand Medicaid for many of Missouri’s under-insured and uninsured to the racist, ignorant and distasteful entertainment at the 2013 Missouri State Fair. As a tax-paying citizen of this state, I was absolutely mortified by the display of blatant disrespect and racism shown toward […]
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A goat in heat
I made my way to kick it with Cornell Boone and the crew for their little ditty Friday night at The Rustic Goat. The crowd and the vibe were cute enough. They should be thrilled with the turnout! But the heat index up in there…not so much. “Is the a/c broken?” was the phrase that […]
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Accredit schools, not districts
To consider individual schools rather than entire districts when determining accreditation will not only address the current logistical concerns being voiced by accredited districts which are affected by accreditation decisions, but it will give families much more accurate information to use when making choices regarding the education of their children. As it is now, with […]
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Setting execution dates
Last month, we renewed our request that the Missouri Supreme Court set execution dates for convicted murderers Joseph Franklin and Allen Nicklasson. We are pleased that the Court has reexamined the issue and granted the motions. The death penalty remains a legal punishment in our state. By setting these execution dates, the Court has taken […]
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Needed: black leaders
All the inner-city elementary schools around our neighborhoods are closed. Rows of vacant lots and dilapidated houses all over our communities and no (black) politicians are willing to plan a strategy to restore these schools in our neighborhoods. Where are the lottery and our property tax dollars for the inner-city communities to rebuild the wards […]
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Time to get serious on steroids
Once upon a time, as a naive, all-trusting sports fan I was shocked whenever a high-profile sports star was caught doping. When the news came out about Ben Johnson, Marion Jones, Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez (the first time), my jaw dropped like I was Big Sean and Drake at a Kendrick Lamar listening party. […]