Williams recalls controversial yearbook By Daniel R. Brown Of the St. Louis American Last Sunday, Deneen Busby, host of Majic 104.9’s Sunday Morning Live, invited the public to have brunch with new St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Creg Williams. The live broadcast gave community members an open forum to address any concerns regarding the St. […]
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As I See It
Why are we still acting like slaves? By Joyuan Michele Brown Guest columnist As I listened to Nightline recently and heard well-known African Americans debate the plight of blacks in America, I wondered if we as a people are really in touch with ourselves. Publicly, we discuss and even argue amongst ourselves about the number […]
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Gospel Festival Saturday at Northview Village
Racial Harmony Service Sunday at Church of the Master Northview Village, 2415 N. Kingshighway Blvd., is hosting its 3rd Annual Gospel Festival this Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some of St. Louis best choirs and vocalists will perform at this event. Performers include: David’s Daughters Praise Dancers, Angelic Express, Mt. Zion […]
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From Harris-Stowe State College to Harris-Stowe State University
Expansion and progression of a local institution By Dr. Henry Givens Jr. President, Harris-Stowe State College When one speaks of careers and choices and what it means to move forward in the higher-education sector, Harris-Stowe State College n soon officially to become a university n immediately comes to mind as one of the city’s most […]
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Sipping on Sunday.
It’s back. Yes, yes y’all, the Sunday Sip at the Central West End Bed and Breakfast jumped off last Sunday. If you all haven’t checked it out, it’s a great outdoor venue with great live music on the grounds of an extraordinary bed and breakfast. When you go, make sure you also take a tour […]
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Youth Rally at St. Paul on Saturday
On Saturday, June 11, St. Paul A.M.E., 1260 Hamilton Ave., is hosting a Youth Rally from noon to 6 p.m. Confirmed are three bands from the St. Louis Public School District (Sumner High School Marching Band, Carr Lane VPA Drum Line and Gateway Jazz Ensemble), and gospel hip-hop artists Praiz’, Psalm and Ghetto Survivors. Also […]
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North County Health Fair on Saturday
A Free North County Community Health Fair and Screening Event will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at People’s Health Centers, 11642 West Florissant Rd., one block west of I-270 and West Florissant. Free health screenings and information will be offered. The Florissant Valley Fire District will provide safety […]
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One-in-a-million grandmother
Columnist “I’m a hundred, you know. One hundred years old.” In recent years my grandmother has become fond of greeting visitors with those words. In reality, though, she’s not there yet. She turned 97 this week. She has always been a forward thinker, however, and these days reaching the century mark is not so out […]
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God-fearing and offended
I am an avid reader of your paper. Being new to St. Louis, I was very excited about the diverse cultures in the various communities. In this week’s paper, I found “No Peace In The Qur’an” to be very offensive to not only Muslims (of which I happen to be one), but to any free-thinking, […]
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Diane Jackson
1 Love Records I found your response to the individual’s comments on mixed children from last week a bit surprising. As a journalist, I feel your defensive tone was unnecessary, and the fact that you called this person a “hater” was not the best way to handle the situation. Rather than merely listening to this […]