For nearly 25 years, The Center of Creative Arts has been synonymous with cultivating the gifts of young people from across the St. Louis metro area. Catering to the needs and interests of both privileged and poverty-stricken areas, COCA serves as a talent center and cultural melting pot, offering insight and common ground in arts […]
Posted inCommunity news
Reunions
Northwest High School Class of 1980 are sponsoring an Alumni Christmas Party at The View – Sheraton Westport Hotel, 12th Floor, 900 Westport Plaza on Friday, December 18, 2009, 8:00 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cost $15. For ticket information, please contact : Cheryl (Richardson) Benford @ 314-877-9770 Roderick Bland @ 314-265-4963 Errol Colvin @ 314-302-7789 […]
Posted inLocal news
Former state senator Jeff Smith sentenced for obstruction of justice
Former state Sen. Jeff Smith’s good works in the community saved him at least three months in federal prison. On Tuesday morning Judge Carol E. Jackson sentenced Smith to 12 months and one day in prison and a fine of $50,000, whereas sentencing guidelines for his crimes called for 15 to 21 months of incarceration. […]
Posted inBernie hayes
The new black codes
It used to be rare to report a violent death involving a child or teenager, and it brought astonishment and outrage to the community. But today it is no longer shocking and actually routine in some areas. Nearly everyone is talking about the problems in our society with the violence amongst our children and teens. […]
Posted inEmployment news
Walmart Foundation grants $1M to Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Walmart Foundation recently granted $1 million to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to establish the “Walmart Foundation/TMCF First Generation Scholars Program.” “We are excited that the Walmart Foundation is committed to first generation students attending public HBCUs,” said Dwayne Ashley, president & CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “The foundation has supported the fund in […]
Posted inHot sheet
Eddie Winslow headed to Daytime TV
Darius McCrary has struggled to recapture the success of his Family Matters days, but hopes that his transition back to the small screen in the hit Soap Opera Young and the Restless, will put him back in the spotlight. McCrary, who Karrine “Superhead” Steffans claims to be her husband, will take on the role of […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Crime, values & tax credits
I compliment Bill Beene’s recent eye-opening article about crime and values. Attorney General Eric Holder’s concern about perpetuation of a cycle of violence and criminal behavior can be very easily addressed. Why not have a tax credit for parents who send their kids to private and/or parochial schools? Private and parochial schools teach kids morals […]
Posted inBusiness
Nasheed praises, challenges Nixon
Last week State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed commended Gov. Jay Nixon for resolving the China Hub budget stand-off in freeing up $1.1 million in funding to the project, which proposes to institute a major new import/export connection between China and the St. Louis area. She also called on Nixon to make a similar commitment to find […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Correction
Last week’s article about Jobs with Justice at times improperly referred to the coalition as “Jobs for Justice.” The proper name is “Jobs with Justice.”
Posted inLetters to the editor
Snakes and courts
I went to court with someone just to look, listen and learn how the court system works, and I couldn’t believe what I heard and saw. Everything is based on money. A person doesn’t have any rights without money. The public defenders work for the STATE. From the judges to the prosecutors, everyone has a […]