It was week 17 of what should have been a typical Monday Night Football showdown featuring the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. But Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s tackle of Bengals receiver Tee Higgins may have been a game changer – not only for football, but for heart disease disparities in the U.S. as well. Hamlin, 24, […]
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Art exhibition will highlight STL racial injustice
A six-mile stretch of Jefferson Avenue will be transformed next month by “Counterpublic,” a multimillion-dollar exhibition of public art that organizers hope will help spur lasting corrections to historical injustices in St. Louis. The three-month exhibition will include 30 pieces, including large-scale sculpture, performances and films that will screen for free in public. The works will explore […]
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Larry Hughes says ViolaSTL dispensary ‘in my silo’
Former SLU and NBA great Larry Hughes says he chose to be a co-owner of the area’s two ViolaSTL dispensaries because it provides “therapy and relaxation.” PQ “We’re only gonna get better, we’re gonna continue to grow, continue to learn our customers, and continue to learn about what our community needs and how we can […]
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Making Sense of College Costs and Financial Aid
(StatePoint) That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It’s also a time to make sense of the school’s price tag. That’s where financial award letters come into play. “You’ll receive an award letter from each […]
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The drag show bans sweeping the US are a chilling attack on free speech
When Bill Lee donned a cheerleader uniform, fake pearls and a wig as part of high school senior year antics, he probably didn’t think the goofy costume would come back to bite him. But, more than 40 years later, the now governor of Tennessee is at the forefront of efforts to ban the innocent costumes he and […]
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Blow wind, blow
As I still myself to write, I am keenly aware that the area that I live in is under a wind advisory. The sound of the wind blowing and gusting heightens my senses like the doe that stops all movement and perks up her ears to determine how she will respond to even the slightest […]
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Bishop William L. Harper remembered as man of Godly character
Bishop William L. Harper, Jr., Prelate, Missouri Eastern First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ, Inc. was remembered in a touching celebration of his life on March 2, 2023 at Kennerly Temple. Bishop Harper passed away on February 20, 2023 at 72. Born June 29, 1950 to William Harper, Sr. and Geraldine Brown-Harper, Bishop […]
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WWT stands tall for STEM during 8th Annual Student Forum
World Wide Technology [WWT] hosted its eighth annual STEM Student Forum on Saturday March 4, with the theme of “Making a New World Happen. The forum’s focus was on how schools can use education and technology to create a more sustainable future. WWT employs thousands of professionals in the STEM field and provides resources to […]
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Memphis Grizzlies’ baller Ja Morant headed to Rehab
NBA superstar Ja Morant got into a bit of trouble this week, after he was seen on Instagram holding a gun. Now there are reports that Ja may be headed to rehab, to get himself straight. The NBA star is reportedly checking himself into a rehab facil- ity, to help him overcome what is being […]
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Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour stops in St. Louis July 16
Live Nation announced Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, Berner, and special guest DJ Drama is coming this summer. The 33-city tour will stop in St. Louis on July 16, 2023 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Citi presale tickets are available now. General tickets go on sale Friday, March […]