We need to examine the psychological affects of serving in the army under apartheid segregation. My grandfather, father and uncles all went through this humiliating madness, and very few if any mentioned a word about it. In his new book, Mirror to America, John Hope Franklin discusses this government-enforced racism and the toll it took […]
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Democrats need to remember why they won
The nature of politics is such that the honeymoon after a decisive win in a general election never lasts long. The nature of the business demands that politicians – who are also, always, candidates – must immediately return to forming the coalitions and making the power plays that will benefit them in their next primary […]
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Police to benefit from bond closure
Comptroller Darlene Green announced today the city closed on $13 million in General Obligation Bonds. This bond issue, approved by voters in 2005, will help fund upgrades to the city’s radio system used by police, firefighters and paramedics; Mississippi River floodwall improvements; and various street and bridge repairs. The approximate funding breakdown for the $13 […]
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Let’s play ‘what if’ with Knight incident
Bobby Knight’s “love tap” to the chin of sophomore forward Michael Prince on Monday night was far from the coach’s worst behavior. It isn’t a fireable offense, albeit it is another example of Knight embarrassing the institution for which he works. Far more disgusting than Knight’s action was the instant series of coaches and commentators […]
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Luda to spread the word about AIDS
Rapper Ludacris will embark on a four-date speaking engagement that starts in Los Angeles and ends in Washington DC on World Aids Day, as part of YouthAIDS “Kick Me!” Campaign. Ludacris, who serves as an ambassador for YouthAIDS, will speak to students at UCLA, Northwestern University, NYU and George Washington University about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, […]
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MoPIRG applauds Russ
With war in the Middle East, volatile oil and gas prices, and growing concern about global warming, this year we need leaders who support moving America beyond oil. The Missouri Public Interest Group (MOPIRG) applauds Congressman Russ Carnahan and all the businesses and organizations across the “Show-Me” state, who have signed on to MOPIRG’s platform […]
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Black man kills Affirmative Action in Michigan The voters of Michigan voted to ban Affirmative Action programs in the state’s universities and its government. The initiative, known as Proposal 2, passed, 58 percent to 42 percent, despite the fact that it was criticized by civil rights advocates, feminists, academics and political leaders of both parties. […]
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Bowman as tragic figure
Several legislators who quit the Black Caucus expressed dissatisfaction with the way Bowman handled an outreach assignment he held within the McCaskill campaign. Bowman’s allies say he simply managed an efficient outreach campaign and didn’t hesitate to fire any operative who wasn’t pulling his weight, regardless of whose cousin he was. His new enemies say […]
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Death of an African elder
Nymah Kumah moves on By Chris King Of the St. Louis American I bumped into an old friend, Thomas Sleet, at an art opening two weeks ago. We talked about art and conflicts in the community. Sleet said that what people around here need is more of Nymah Kumah. Nymah Kumah was a West African […]
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Art for the Earth
Thomas Sleet, Barry Leibman contribute to benefit for the environment This Saturday, Nov. 18, the Missouri Coalition for the Environment will host a gala art auction, “eARThworks: art for an endangered planet” at the Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd. The work is all “art evolved out of our relationship with the […]