My experience tells me that as more and more companies continue to merge and then downsize their workforce, some folks will want to start their own businesses rather than seek another traditional 9 to 5 job. If you fall into this category, then you will want to pay close attention to what is going on […]
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As I See It Commentary – Class divisions in the 21st century
Renowned philosopher and NAACP founder W.E.B. DuBois once said that the problem of the 20th century was the problem of the color line. Today, I would venture to say that the problem of the 21st century is the problem of the class line. Yes, there are still segments of racism prevalent in our community. However, […]
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Cosby case closed
A Pennsylvania prosecutor has announced that no charges will be filed against entertainer Bill Cosby stemming from a woman’s accusation that he drugged and fondled her a year ago. A month-long investigation found that “insufficient credible and admissible evidence exists upon which any charge against Mr. Cosby could be sustained beyond a reasonable doubt,” said […]
Posted inPolitical eye
Save stem cell research
Conservative Christians have proved that theirs is a faith with no doubt that seeks to impose their religious views upon pubic policy. Their latest target: stem cell research and the medical professionals striving to devise lifesaving cures for currently incurable diseases. Conservative Christian politicians and activists n emboldened by recent victories and encouraged by national […]
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Judge cuts into minority businesses
Last Wednesday, February 16, Missouri State Attorney General Jay Nixon appeared before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner in Kansas City requesting clarification of a preliminary injunction by the judge which prohibits the state from writing contracts that stipulate the inclusion of minority- and women-owned businesses. “Basically the judge declined to verify. He just said […]
Posted inLocal sports
Two wrestlers with zero defeats
High school seniors Terron Williams of Cahokia and Chris Upchurch of Whitfield ended their prep wrestling careers in grand style. They won individual state championships and finished with undefeated records in the process. That’s the way to go out. Williams was the top star among the wrestlers from the Metro East who participated in last […]
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Clayton on the move
Norma Clayton, vice president of supplier management for St. Louis-based Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) has been named one of the 50 Most Important Blacks in Technology in 2005 by the editors of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. Honorees were recognized on Feb. 18 during the 19th Annual Black Engineer of the Year […]
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Editorial – Clergy building base against Blunt policies
As the Missouri Republican Party makes plans to strengthen its already commanding lead over Democrats in state government, Gov. Matt Blunt, their titular and political leader, apparently felt emboldened to make a very condescending slur against the state’s major urban centers. According to Gov. Blunt, “You have to go to places where nobody wants to […]
Posted inBusiness
Blumeyer blooming with development
The St. Louis Housing Authority recently welcomed former Arthur A. Blumeyer public housing residents with keys and welcome kits for their new townhomes and apartments in the revitalized community renamed Renaissance Place at Grand. The new homes, which are located on Delmar Blvd. between Compton and Josephine Baker, are nearly 100 percent occupied. Adjacent blocks […]
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Earl Austin Jr.’s Sports Schedule
*University of Missouri Men’s Basketball: The Tigers will visit Texas on Saturday afternoon at noon. The game will be televised on KDNL-TV. Mizzou will visit Iowa State on Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on Fox Sports-Midwest. Both are Big XII Conference games. Women’s Basketball: The Tigers will visit Nebraska […]