The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s eulogy at Sunday’s memorial service for Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Ala. For our sister beloved Rosa, we must adore, admire and love her and not romanticize her mission. Hers is an act of defiance, challenging the prevailing right-wing political, legal and religious order. She challenged states’ rights unarmed in the heart […]
Posted inLocal sports
Rams win rough and tumble contest
A career day for Steven Jackson and another big finish from the defense helped the St. Louis Rams win again without their coach and most of their star players. Jackson had 179 yards on 25 carries and scored the winning touchdown, Mike Furrey’s 37-yard interception return led to the go-ahead score and the Rams stuffed […]
Posted inLocal news
Swoopes – there it is
WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes’ announcement that she is a lesbian is not likely to create issues for her on the basketball court and may provide opportunities off it. Swoopes, a four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP, came out when she became a spokesperson for Olivia, a cruise line that caters to lesbian travelers. Swoopes, […]
Posted inLocal news
“Poll tax” slapped down in Georgia
In a case that some have called a showdown over voting rights, a U.S. appeals court yesterday upheld an injunction barring the state of Georgia from enforcing a law requiring citizens to get government-issued photo identification in order to vote. The ruling allows thousands of Georgians who do not have government-issued identification, such as driver’s […]
Posted inLocal news
FedEx settles discrimination lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced a half million dollar settlement of a class employment discrimination lawsuit against FedEx Freight East, a nationwide trucking company, on behalf of 20 qualified African American employees who were denied promotions and assignments based on their race. The EEOC alleged in the lawsuit that American Freightways, which […]
Posted inLiving It
What’s up, Janet?
On the same day Janet Jackson denied rumors that she had a secret daughter, a video clip that purportedly shows pop singer Janet Jackson sunbathing in the nude was circulating on the Internet. Jackson’s manager in Los Angeles declined to comment on the footage and referred queries to the singer’s New Jersey-based publicist, who did […]
Posted inEditorials
Black, beautiful, Beyonce and ‘Vanity Fair’
Beyonce Knowles’ appearance on the cover of Vanity Fair has me thinking divine thoughts, and not just because she looks heaven-sent. The singer-actress is gorgeous, certainly, but it’s the tempest surrounding her skin tones that brings scripture to mind. Radar magazine has accused Vanity Fair’s editors of lightening Beyonce’s complexion to improve newsstand sales, a […]
Posted inPartyline
Party over here.
I spoke with Steve Lacy and guest what? His birthday party is on. It’s going down at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at Seven. It’s the day before he’ll bringing in some of the nation’s top hairstyling educators to break off some knowledge during workshops, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Hyatt […]
Posted inPartyline
Have talent, have bill money.
My boy Lee “JoJo” Johnson, the former pro baseball player from Beaumont, has a talent showcase at 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Royal Palace. It’s a real good time. Comedian Lil Rock won this past Tuesday. Oh, there’s also a “Baddest Chick” contest. Props to Phat Cat for taking home the prize this past Tuesday. […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Lifetime Achiever
Just a brief note to express my deep and personal appreciation for the very great honor you bestowed upon me at the Salute to Excellence in Education Awards. To have been recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation as a Lifetime Achiever in that critically important field of education will always be for me one […]