A black man could be the principle owner of the St. Louis Blues. Introducing David Steward, founder and chairman of America’s most-successful African-American-owned business, World Wide Technology. With sales revenues passing $1.4 billion for a third straight year, Steward ranks as one of the region’s most successful business owners, be they black or white. Fortune […]
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What we do matters more than what is done to us
Much of the core of the debate about the most helpful response to the dire circumstances of low-income African Americans lies in an opinion of syndicated columnist William Raspberry, who writes, “We have reached a point where what we do matters more than what is done to us.” Bill Cosby brought his tough criticism of […]
Posted inPersonal finance
What to do before starting a home-based business
Like many people, you’ve probably said one or more of the following: “I want freedom from a nine-to-five routine,” “I hate my present job,” “I’m sick of working for someone else,” or “I want to earn more money.” These are the reasons people become self-employed. But don’t be misled into thinking that starting a business […]
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US Bank STL Jazzfest, note by note
A run-down of all performers and ticket options American staff This weekend, the US Bank Saint Louis Jazz Festival will transform Clayton’s Shaw Park into the region’s premier music festival with eleven performances over two days. On Friday, at 5 p.m., The Jonathan Whiting Trio will open the festival with Jonathan Whiting on vibes, Darrell […]
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Casino bach for Michael’s people
About 400 fans gathered at Chumash Indian Casino, near the Neverland ranch, on Friday to celebrate Michael Jackson’s not-guilty verdict. However, the pop-star was nowhere in sight and has not been seen publicly since his child molestation trial ended last week. The party was billed as a celebration of thanks. Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, his […]
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Ardetria “De De” Cole
Ardetria “De De” Cole was recently crowned Ms. Blue and White at Lincoln University in Jefferson City and will reign during the 2005-06 school year.
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Open houses & community benefit raffle
Professional architectural design services worth $1,000 from Frank B Scherr and copies of the book “Florissant” by Rosemary Davison are among the prizes in a raffle benefiting Habitat for Humanity St. Louis and the Historic Florissant Inc. SolutionWorks Homes will host the raffle during two Open Houses, one in Blackjack and the other in Moline […]
Posted inPartyline
Gateway to the classic.
Earl Wilson, savvy founder and chair of the Gateway Classic Foundation, knows “filling the Dome” with football fans and community folks for the Gateway Classic in September won’t happen all at the last minute. So he started getting his hype on last Friday at a reception at the Marriott Hotel, which went off in spectacular […]
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Cosby preaches to the choir
Brings stinging message to packed Harris-Stowe meeting By K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American The Bill Cosby express rolled into St. Louis on Monday evening. In the main auditorium of Harris-Stowe State College, a full house sat at rapt attention as Cosby alternately regaled and scolded his audience. The evening began with a […]
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Home Ownership Expo is Saturday, June 25
The St. Louis Association of Real Estate Professionals will present the Metropolitan St. Louis Home Ownership Expo from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at Harris-Stowe State College. The Expo will offer free credit reports and analyses, educational classes and access to more than 50 representatives from the lending, real estate, government, private and not-for-profit […]