Dr. David B. Henson, the 17th President of Lincoln University, died October 29, 2005 at the age of 67. He had retired in January, citing problems associated with diabetes. “Everyone in the Lincoln University family is saddened by the loss of Dr. Henson,” said Carolyn Mahoney, who succeeded Henson upon his retirement. “He was a […]
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Sherrill Jackson
Sherrill Jackson, founder and president of BCI, Inc., and a member of The Breakfast Club breast cancer support group, was honored recently with the Mary McLeod Bethune Distinguished Service Award. Given through the Bertha Black Rhoda Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., she was honored for “significant positive impact on children families […]
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Love for Macler
It is with deep sadness that we mourn one of the most civic-minded and influential advocates for the city of St. Louis, Macler Shepard, founder and chairman of Jeff-Vander-Lou Inc., a non-profit organization established to rehabilitate housing on the city’s North Side. The city’s loss is immeasurable. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources had the […]
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Missouri Prep Football
Quarterfinals preview By Earl Austin Jr. Of the St. Louis American The Missouri Class 5 and 6 playoffs will have their quarterfinals games this weekend. The Class 1-4 winners played sectional games on Wednesday night with the winners advancing to the state quarterfinals next Monday night. Here is a preview of this weekend’s state quarterfinals. […]
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Happy 16th birthday to you, son number one
Those of you who are regular readers of Sharing with Cassandra already know which one of my son’s is celebrating his 16th birthday today, November 10. It is son number one. My husband and I affectionately call him our guinea pig son, because we learned from him how to raise or how not to raise […]
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Tao of Rosa
I want to share my love and respect for Mrs. Rosa Parks, a champion of humanity. As a naturalized citizen, I came to know Mrs. Parks 10 years ago by reading her brave city bus story in Montgomery, Alabama. I wrote an article to introduce her to the Chinese-American community in St. Louis. She helped […]
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HIPHOP GRAPEVINE
Getting on the Vine Listen up! – how to get your face and story here By Chris King Of the St. Louis American The phone has been ringing more and more here at the paper, with the same question: “How can I get on the Hip-Hop Grapevine.” I’m a musician and producer myself, so I […]
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Amber still running
State Representative Amber Boykins caught up with the EYE to discuss the proposed idea of forming a committee of community leaders to decide who should be the 4th Senatorial District candidate from North St. Louis. Boykins said the idea is a good one, but it comes a little too late. She said she is in […]
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Vashon hoops heaven
Shootout at Savvis Dec. 7 By Earl Austin Jr. Of the St. Louis American The return of the nationally-ranked Vashon Wolverines will headline the 25th anniversary of The Shootout, the area’s one-day basketball extravaganza. The Wolverines will be making their first appearance at the Shootout since the 1996-97 season. Vashon will face Memphis-area power Mitchell […]
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Make sure to give yourself credit
When it comes to your credit score, what you don’t know could hurt you. Errors on your credit report can greatly affect your credit rating, and a low rating could determine whether you get a loan for the house or car you’ve been eyeing. Keeping Score When you apply for a loan or line of […]