Eight years ago, writer/director Ryan Coogler and his Fruitvale Station muse Michael B. Jordan gave urban millennials their own reason to root for the legacy of Rocky Balboa by way of Creed. Coogler had only one feature film under his belt as a writer/director when he refreshed the beloved Rocky film franchise by putting a young Black man […]
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Dems battle to protect bi-partisan maternal health bill
Bi-partisan cooperation in the Missouri legislature crafted to reduce the state’s maternal mortality rate is now jeopardized by a handful of right-wing Republicans, several from the St. Louis area. The original versions of Senate Bills 45 and 90, sponsored by state Sens. Elaine Gannon, R-De Soto, and Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, had garnered support from both Democratic […]
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In Loving Memory of David Robert Herron, Sr.
David Robert Herron, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, February 21, surrounded by family. He was 83 years old. He was a graduate of Hadley Technical High School and a USAF Veteran. He was employed at McDonnell Douglas, IBM and Storage Technology across his career. He leaves daughter Hilary Ferguson (Chavis II), son David Jr. (Christie), grandchildren […]
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Voices lifted
Kennedy Holmes, 18, a former contestant on Season 15 of NBC’s “The Voice” joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and IN UNISON Chorus for its annual Lift Every Voice Black History Month concert on Feb. 24. Holmes captivated the audience with her melodious tones and one-of-a kind renditions of “Home” from “The Wiz,” “I Know […]
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In Loving Memory of Robert J. Simmons Jr
Robert was born on March 2, 1943 on Dockery Plantation in Sunflower County, Mississippi. He was the eldest child of Robert Simmons Sr. (deceased) and Lillian Martin. He excelled early on as a hard worker and as an athlete, attending Ruleville Central High School. At Ruleville he played baseball, where he earned the nickname “Beat […]
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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Byna Elliott
In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss what Black History Month means to her, how the firm is advancing racial equity and Elliott’s goals for 2023. 1) What does Black History Month mean to you and how are you […]
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Former Sweetie Pie’s star sentenced to life in federal prison
After six months of waiting, former Sweetie Pie’s star Tim Norman learned his fate on Thursday morning. Norman was sentenced to life in federal prison for murder-for-hire against his nephew, Andre Montgomery Jr. Back in September, a jury spent more than 17 hours deliberating and determining a final verdict. Norman was found guilty on all charges, […]
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CEO Mom Empire helps young entrepreneurs
Devon Moody-Graham calls herself a “serial entrepreneur.” She is the owner and operator of CEO Mom Empire, a consulting firm that is celebrating its 14th year. her fourth business. As “chief solutions officer,” she says she takes small and upcoming startups under her wings, coaches their owners, and provides support ranging from assessing capital to […]
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Affinia, Griot Museum come together for community’s health
Affinia Healthcare partnered with the Griot Museum of Black History to improve a legacy of inequity and disparities in underserved communities through a health fair on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the museum. The fair featured COVID-19 vaccines, blood pressure testing, and rapid HIV testing. Affinia’s Outreach Department also helped sign up eligible attendees for Medicaid […]
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CVPA students take gun control message to Capital
As dawn broke on Tuesday, students from Central Visual and Performing Arts High School were boarding a bus destined for Jefferson City and the state Capital Building. Bryanna Love spoke with reporters just before departure, and told reporters “we want just not our voices to be heard, but also the voices of the people that […]