I told you I would write about it. Well, here it is… As you know, son number one turned 16 recently, and in our house that means it is time to get a driver’s license. Today’s teens are different. I remember turning 16, and I did not get my license until six months later. My […]
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Support a child on Dec. 3
Support-A-Child, Inc. is hosting its annual anniversary celebration in effort to raise $25,000 to benefit at-risk children on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7-10 p.m. at 1509 Washington Ave. Tickets are $50. Donations will supporting three programs geared to giving disadvantaged children and youth the skills and confidence to grow and become productive members of their […]
Posted inEditorials
For those with few reasons to give thanks
The Ga people of Ghana, West Africa, begin a celebration in August that continues as a month-long thanksgiving known as Ga Homowo – the Harvest Festival. Many ethnic groups in Ghana and all over Africa have similar traditions. Ceremonies and rituals vary, but the purpose is the same – remembering lean times, being thankful for […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Photo follow-up
I was wondering if it’s still possible to view the exhibit of Andrea Day’s photography from the Hoobellatoo Crossing America event at Mad Art. Unfortunately, I did not hear about the premiere event in time, but just read the article in the American. Editor’s note: The photo essay may be seen online at www.hoobellatoo.org/crossingamerica.cfm. To […]
Posted inLocal religion
Jewel & Converted mix gospel with jazz and R&B
Local quartet working for success By Jolanda Brown For the St. Louis American “We want to rise as a legendary female quartet group. We want to freshen up a traditional form of music and have longevity as a female group,” Lydia Jones said. Jones is a member of the gospel quartet Jewell & Converted. The […]
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Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
The Lou lights up with holiday events Magical events, sparkling lights, Victorian decor and candy cane hunts create seasonal hoopla sure to bring out the holiday spirit in the entire family. Train buffs can indulge in the atmosphere that surrounds vintage railroad cars at St. Louis Union Station where all the fixings are provided for […]
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Mecca of black philanthropy
STL’s Charmaine Chapman Society leads nation in giving By Meliqueica Meadows Of the St. Louis American In a banner fundraising year for the United Way of Greater St. Louis – led by David L. Steward, who helped the local United Way to surpass its 2005 fundraising goal of $65 million by $501,220 – the Charmaine […]
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Lou Donaldson’s funky blues
Bistro welcomes alto veteran Nov. 30-Dec. 3 By Roscoe Crenshaw For the St. Louis American Alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson returns to Jazz at the Bistro on Wednesday, November 30 for 4 nights of funky blues and bop. The ageless marvel, now in his mid-70s, has been thrilling audiences since his Blue Note label debut in […]
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Happy Thanksgiving
Craig Pipper The Scout master of Troop 258 & 278 with Anthony Anderson and William Johnson after picking up bags of food for the Scouts stop by to get refueled at Majic’s Feed the city held at Harris Stowe.
Posted inPolitical eye
Heat-Up St. Louis, Inc.
This year’s honorary chairs for Heat-Up St. Louis, Inc., a regional, not-for-profit energy assistance and public education charity, include Dr. James Knight, board vice chair; St. Louis Fire Chief Sherman George; Rams player Orlando Pace; and Bob Wallace, executive VP/general counsel of the Rams; and FOX 2’s news anchor Mandy Murphey. Donations may be sent […]