I recently read an article about an incarcerated guy who is challenging his death sentence on the grounds of cruel and unusual punishment. The appellant claims that he is too fat to hang, that his obesity would cause his head to pop-off his body, which, he claims, constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Therefore, his hanging […]
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Health for men at Grace Hill
Eskchen, a participant in Grace Hill’s recent Men’s Health Week health fair at the Grace Hill South Health Center, has his blood pressure taken by Carissa Mercier, a Grace Hill HealthCorps member. The health agency conducted free health fairs at its four larger locations, and more than 700 people came to the events. According to […]
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Orlena Sanders-Epps is July Curvaceous Diva
Orlena Sanders-Epps was the winner of the July Curvaceous Diva competition held at Club Studio Hitz. Name: Orlena Sanders-Epps Stage name: “Big Red” is the nickname given to me by family and friends because of my thickness and complexion. High school: LaSalle Senior High School, New York Where do you get your hair done? Rodney […]
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Wendy Williams show goes nationwide
Fox has announced that “The Wendy Williams Show” will follow up its six-week, four-market trial run with a nationwide launch via the Fox Television Stations group in mid-2009. The daily one-hour talk show, distributed by Debmar-Mercury, will end its preview run Friday in the cities of Los Angeles (KTTV), New York (WNYW), Dallas (KDFW) and […]
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United Way asks community to ‘lend a hand’, Announces $65.5M campaign goal for 2008
Special to the American The United Way is asking the community to lend a hand. Last week United Way of Greater St. Louis on Wednesday announced the goal for its 2008 fundraising campaign. The $65.5 million goal is “ambitious but realistic” given the challenging economic times, said campaign co-chairs Andy Taylor, chairman and CEO of […]
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Ask Gwendolyn Baines: I’m Going to ”Jack Up” My Son’s Teacher!
Dear Gwendolyn: I have two boys in the same grade, the 3rd grade. One was left behind and the younger caught up with him.This is the problem: The younger son is smart, quite smart. The older son (who was left behind) feels bad when his brother outshines him. I have made several trips to the […]
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My hand in raising the next generation
Columnist Cassandra Walker You loyal readers know that son number one left this summer to go to school at the University of Washington in Seattle. He will be playing Division 1 basketball for the Huskies. Daily, I hear from other mothers asking me how I am doing and if I have cried yet? I give […]
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Faith based open mic/poetry event offers outlet for young artists
Anyone singing traditional hyms and presenting scripture in a conservative manner would have stuck out like a sore thumb at the first installment of the Soup Kitchen’s “A Touch Of Healing” open mic. These were worshippers of a new breed. There was not a three-piece suit or nylons in sight at JMRJ Restaurant & Catering-a […]
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LisaRaye speaks out
Amid the buzz and speculations in the recent turn of events surrounding the split, LisaRaye released the following statement about her separation and subsequent physical confrontation with with her husband Turks and Caicos premier Michael Misick: “It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated. On Wednesday […]
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UNCF receives $15K in scholarships from Monsanto Fund, Will send St. Louis students to college
Special to the American The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received $15,000 from Monsanto Fund which will be used to provide scholarships to St. Louis-area high school students. UNCF is the nation’s oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. Michele Holton, Employment Branding & University Relations Lead for Monsanto Global Staffing, presented […]