Ted takes the stage Even the most conservative or most cynical American had to be moved when ailing Sen. Ted Kennedy took the stage on Monday night. In what could be his last major speech and almost certainly his final Democratic National Convention because of his brain cancer, Kennedy’s emotional remarks had hundreds of people […]
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Former NBA player Kevin Duckworth dies suddenly
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth died while on a trip to the Oregon Coast to host a free basketball clinic. He was 44. The Lincoln County sheriff’s office confirmed the death. He died Monday. The 7-foot Duckworth averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds over 11 seasons in the NBA, helping Portland reach the […]
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Cbabi shouts out to Wiley and Obama, Afro World hosting fundraiser and convention party Thursday night
St. Louis American photojournalist Wiley Price took a picture of Barack Obama that went around the world on email chains, and now it has come back home as an original painting by Cbabi Bayoc that will be auctioned this Thursday ( Aug. 28) at Afro World (7276 Natural Bridge), to benefit the Obama campaign. Wiley’s […]
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Details released in Barack Obama assassination plot
Authorities in Denver are investigation a possible assassination plot against Barack Obama. The plot was unveiled just days before Obama accepts the Democratic nomination before an open-air crowd on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. Three people were being held in custody, one of whom jumped from a sixth […]
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The Meaning of This Moment: Obama’s Nomination ‘A Step Toward’ Fulfillment of the Dream
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – America came a step closer to the fulfillment of Dr. King’s dream in Denver this week with the official coronation and acceptance speech of U. S. Sen. Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for president, civil rights insiders say. “Barack Obama’s address to the nation is unparalleled in its significance. Coming nearly […]
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Hip Hop dancing for healthy youth
Special to the American Charley’s Body Shoppe in North St. Louis received a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis to “Hip Hop Jump Start” youth into better health. The program is designed to engage youth in healthy life style choices to Reduce the risk of diseases and health issues such as […]
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Missouri delegation offered words of unity and hope for DNC kick-off
DENVER — Both Sen. Claire McCaskill and Congressman William Lacy Clay welcomed the Missouri delegation to the Democratic National Convention with a message of unity on Monday morning. With the Barack Obama-Joe Biden awaiting its formal nomination later this week, Clay said the party will leave Denver united – including Sen. Hillary Clinton. “It’s overblown,” […]
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Inside the Democratic National Convention with Kacie Starr Triplett
Starting today and throughout the duration of the Democratic National Convention, Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett, a pledged Obama delegate, will be blogging live for the St. Louis American from Denver, Colorado. Triplett will offer the inside scoop as she dodges oversized campaign buttons, stuffed donkeys and confetti to interview local officials, and party leaders on […]
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China wins big gold but U.S. dominates overall medals for 2008 Olympics
When the dust settled for the Bejiing 2008 Olympics, it was host country China that proved dominant with respect to Gold medals. Their 51 gold medals was the largest since the Soviet Union won 55 in Seoul in 1988. China won medals in 25 different sports, including its first ever in sailing, beach volleyball and […]
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Toyy among local talent looking for a break with MTV
Toyy probably won’t get much sleep tonight. It’s not that the local hip-hop diva has a big night planned for tonight. It’s that she can’t wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow she will be one of many local artists who will answer an open casting call issued by MTV and Bad Boy Recordings. St. Louis is the […]