Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant said “I take full responsibility from my actions. I made a bad mistake,” he said. Morant was discussing his brandishing a gun in a Denver nightclub while shirtless which led to an eight-game suspension from the NBA without pay for conduct detrimental to the league. The league counted the six […]
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Vashon Boys and Girls Advance to State Finals
Springfield, MO – The boys and girls basketball teams at Vashon High moved one step closer to achieving their dream of winning dual state championships. Both teams advanced to Friday’s championship games with semifinal game victories on Thursday at the Great Southern Arena on the campus of Missouri State University. Vashon’s boys defeated Father Tolton 49-45 […]
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A look back at 95 years of ‘The St. Louis American’
In nearly every respect, the landscape of our region and indeed the country is quite different than it was 95 years ago. The separate and unequal existence perpetuated by institutional racism was a harsh reality for many citizens. Their plight fell mostly upon deaf ears among the complicit mainstream press. A group of frustrated businessmen […]
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Curtis Francois, World Wide Technology Raceway owner, tracks diversity
Curtis Francois owns a race track – World Wide Technology Raceway – branded for the business that David L. Steward founded and now serves as chairman. As a former professional race car driver, Francois would appeal to Steward, who is something of a passionate amateur racer, along with his son, David Steward II. Even more, […]
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The St. Louis American focuses on the future by building on its past
The St. Louis American has grown its digital solutions exponentially to better serve our audience and the entire community. Founded in 1928, The St. Louis American was on the vanguard of Black legacy newspapers that ventured into the digital terrain over two decades ago. We know our future is tied inextricably with our ability to […]
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Job Searching? Why the Insurance Industry May be the Path for You
(StatePoint) Whether your career is just beginning or you’re looking to shift gears, the insurance industry may be the right place for you. The industry employs nearly 3 million people in the United States and depends on a diverse workforce from various professional backgrounds. However, experts say that persisting myths may prevent talented job seekers […]
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New Edition never gets old
The old-school stylings of New Edition remain popular and the R&B group is still filling concert halls 45 years after it was founded in 1978. The iconic Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling group’s Legacy Tour returns to Enterprise Center on April 15, 2023 with Keith Sweat and the original members of Guy (Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion […]
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Critics call Angela Bassett ‘sore loser’ for Oscars act
Angela Bassett visibly looked disappointed that her name wasn’t called for Best Supporting Actress at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday (March 12). Her performance as Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” lost to Jamie Lee Curtis’ portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdre in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Bassett was shown not clapping or smiling […]
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Blac Chyna removes silicone enhancements
Blac Chyna is undergoing a life changing decision. She joins a slew of other stars removing silicone enhancements. She recently revealed in an Instagram post she is going to embark on breast and butt reduction surgery. “As y’all know, I’ve been changing my life and changing my ways,” she said. “So, one of the things […]
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The STL in the NCAA Tournament
The St. Louis metro area will be well represented in the NCAA Men’s Tournament, which begins on Tuesday with the First Four in Dayton, OH. Here is a look at the St. Louis area players who are on teams that are participating in the Big Dance. Courtney Ramey (Arizona): The former Webster Groves star hit […]