Voices for Children, the only legal services organization to provide direct service to abused and neglected children in St. Louis’ foster care system, is accepting applications for the next volunteer training program. The not-for-profit organization matches trained community volunteers with children’s lawyers to expedite vital services for abused and neglected children. Volunteers, who become sworn […]
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Fair St. Louis celebrates Silver Anniversary
Diverse acts, family fun on Riverfront By Alvin A. Reid Of the St. Louis American Fair St. Louis will celebrate its first quarter-century this year with a first – a hip-hop band will perform on the main stage. The Black Eyed Peas will share their high-energy entertainment style with the crowd on July 2, and […]
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Roenick takes the cake by icing NHL fans
The next time a black professional athlete says something really stupid, stop and compare it to the tirade of one Jeremy Roenick, NHL star. Roenick, captain of the Philadelphia Flyers and a player who thought the NHL Players Association should have accepted the NHL’s February offer that would have saved the 2004-05 season, said last […]
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Joe Torry gives back the love
Not to mention music and pony rides By Anisha Coleman For the St. Louis American There was an insurmountable spirit of unity and peace hovering over the Joe Torry “Family Day in the Park” this past Sunday, June 26, in Kaufmann and Poelker Parks, located directly across from City Hall. Despite the soaring temperatures, urban […]
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My little girl and the N-word
Guest columnist My friend and his wife had a baby a couple of weeks ago. In the process of having the standard new baby-type discussions – you know, how long is she sleeping at night, how dark do you think she’s gonna be – we hit upon a topic of some real significance: What are […]
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Mizzou study shows religion is good for your health
African-American elderly tangibly benefit from church By Aviana Brown For the St. Louis American For many African Americans, especially the elderly, religion plays a longstanding, key role in their lives. Churches provide many with sustenance, community, and moral guidelines for conduct, as well as help in attaining social, economic and educational goals. New research confirms […]
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Oprah is No. 1
This month, Winfrey achieved a top-10 status on Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100 list. Winfrey, whose No. 1 ranking on the list secures her the title of world’s most powerful celeb (at least until next year), raked in $225 million in the last 12 months through her reign as Queen of Daytime Television. The talk-show host […]
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A Moment in Time…Celebrating The Life Mission of Katherine Dunham,
a two day homecoming celebration sponsored by Friends of Katherine Dunham-2005. Friday, June 24 at noon an African-flavored motorcade/parade with an appearance by Katherine Dunham herself and Saturday, June 25 there will be a White-tie Tribute Dinner and Benefit at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre downtown St. Louis honoring the legendary dancer.
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Grace Hill to help entrepreneurs
The Grace Hill Larry Parker Business Center and Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) are partnering to help individuals start or expand existing licensed early childhood care and education programs in St. Louis for children up to three years old. ARCHS will provide funding for a limited number of capacity building grants between […]