I was suited and booted to write an informative, albeit superficial, column that focused on the topic of natural vs. processed hair and its impact on the dating scene. I’m still going to do it, by the way. But I figured since it was Thanksgiving that I should do something with a piece of substance. […]
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Tyler Perry donates $1million to NAACP
Film director Tyler Perry donated one million dollars to NAACP yesterday (Mon., Nov. 23), marking the largest gift ever given by an individual. In addition, Perry purchased several NAACP commissioned Jacob Lawrence lithographs and additional lithographs by celebrated artists Jonathan Green, Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam. The gift, which will be distributed over the next […]
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Pujols favored to win NL MVP
St. Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols is said to be the frontrunner among the candidates for the National League’s Most Valuable Player of the Year Award. The Baseball Writers of America will name the winner of the National League’s Most Valuable Player of the Year award today (Tues., Nov. 24). Cardinal slugger Albert Pujols has won […]
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Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses goes down Thanksgiving Eve at Scottrade Center
After months of training, 34 area police officers and firefighters will step into the ring Wed. night (Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Eve) for 17 bouts during the 23rd annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses at 7 p.m. at Scottrade Center. A women’s bout between Sheree Simon of the St. Louis Fire Department and Kim Bell of the […]
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Pujols named NL MVP
It’s official and unanimous. St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award. He won last year as well and has become the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. It was announced this afternoon (Tues., Nov. 24) by the Baseball Writers’ […]
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President’s decision on Afghanistan said to come next week
According to the Washington Post, administration officials say that President Obama has finished gathering information about troop options in Afghanistan and will likely announce his decision in an address to the nation next Tuesday, Dec. 1. “After completing a rigorous final meeting, President Obama has the information he wants and needs to make his decision […]
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HSSU Receives $85,000 for substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention programs
Harris-Stowe State University has been awarded an $85,000 grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). Harris-Stowe’s Office of Counseling Services secured the money, which will be used for substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis prevention programs. The HSSU Office of Counseling Services plans to use the […]