Dr. Walter Washington honored at Homer G. Phillips lecture By Anisha F. Coleman For the St. Louis American In recognition of his groundbreaking medical expertise and service to the community, Dr. Walter Washington was honored recently at the Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture hosted by the Office of Diversity Programs at Washington University School […]
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Child porno case is on
R. Kelly had been hoping for a Chicago judge to dismiss the child-pornography case against him, but on October 28 his request was denied. However, the singer got a small consolation prize, when the judge ordered the prosecution to turn over some computer files to help his case. He’s due back in court Dec. 9
Posted inPartyline
We all kicked it.
The party seemed to start at the Dee Lee Morning show Friday. So many people were in the studio having a good time: Guccio, Capo, Murphy Lee, Just Black, The All Stars, J-Nicks, and D-Mac. STL came together to promote and support all of the parties this weekend. I am not going to lie, St. […]
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Clemons campaign rises from Gray’s grave
Doubts about Chain of Rocks convictions continue By Meliqueica Meadows Of the St. Louis American As one defendant in the infamous Chain of Rocks Bridge case was laid to rest Tuesday, the fight to save another kicked into high gear. Nearly 100 family members, friends and supporters of Marlin Gray, who was executed by the […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
American hates U.S.
I was riding on the Metro train back to my hotel from Downtown St. Louis when I picked up a copy of your newspaper. I read every article that was left on the four or five pages that I still have. After I was done reading, I didn’t know if I was just sick to […]
Posted inNational sports
World Series in white
The Houston Astros were the first World Series team in more than a half-century with a roster that did not include a single black player. This did not pass by commentator and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. “Of course, I noticed it.” Morgan said. “How could you not? But the (Astros) not the only ones. […]
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Lou’ It Up
Some young professionals in St. Louis may think there is nothing to do in town and there is a collaborative effort set to prove them wrong. A new collaboration of young professional organizations is offering Lou’ It Up consisting of over two weeks of activities including wine tastings, happy hours, exhibit offerings and more. Lou’ […]
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Blacks and Blues
With the team struggling mightily, the St. Louis Blues were still leading the National Hockey League in attendance. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the team has experienced the largest drop in attendance from last year. The best way to make up that difference is to attract more minority fans. It’s time […]
Posted inEditorials
Freedom and ‘recycled pantyhose’
Columnist I’ve always admired black athletes who use their celebrity and influence to speak out against injustice. Paul Robeson, Muhammad Ali, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Arthur Ashe – I count all these men among my heroes. That’s why I was so heartened when Stephen Jackson of the Indiana Pacers announced his opposition to what he […]
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Funding for health care
Saint Louis University has received a $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to fund training programs for health care professionals who treat elderly patients. HRSA has funded SLU’s Gateway Geriatric Education Center (GEC) for 15 years, and funding would extend through June 2010 if Congress does not out HRSA Title […]