pastor of New Life In Christ Interdenominational Church, has been appointed to the O’Fallon District 90 School Board, becoming the first African American to hold this position.
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Blunt wraps himself in Confederate flag
In 2004, Southern Illinois UniversitynCarbondale Press published Black Flag Over Dixie: Racial Atrocities and Reprisals in the Civil War. Editor Gregory J.W. Urwin and 11 writers detailed the violent murders inflicted by Confederate soldiers upon captured, wounded and unarmed black soldiers while fighting under the Confederate flag. An October 1864 federal attack on Saltville, Va., […]
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A World Series that caused a world of change
This weekend, the New York Yankees return to St. Louis for a “real” game for the first time since October of 1964. The Yanks played an exhibition here in 1966 in the then-new Busch Stadium on a blazing hot afternoon. When asked what he thought of the stadium, the legendary Casey Stengel reportedly replied, “It […]
Posted inPersonal finance
Disaster planning should be given some thought
“Unfortunately, most people tend to do nothing until they hear a warning about an approaching storm,” Ken Strauss, a certified public accountant who specializes in personal finance told the Associated Press in regard to financial planning for disasters. “Being prepared means you’ve got everything in hand while everyone else is running around in a panic.” […]
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Maria goes to Washington
A far more hopeful picture of the future emerged from state Representative Maria Chappelle-Nadal’s recent pow-wow in Washington, D.C. with DNC Chairman Howard Dean. Maria writes that when she entered the DNC headquarters, “I was struck by the new complexion of the DNC staff. Chief of staff , DNC pollster, fundraiser, college campus coordinator n […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
No to Wal-Mart
I read your paper to not only learn about some of the real events in our city but also to hear it from us, the affected. I truly appreciate your paper in our community. Which brings me to my other point. Wal-Mart is not a friend of our community or that of many others. They […]
Posted inPartyline
The right spot.
After starting at the Kastle, which is now closed, and moving to Hard Rock Café, then The Vault, then City Improv, the 5 Spot is back at the Hard Rock Café, the best venue for it. Of all the spots that the 5 Spot has hit, none has been as packed as the Hard Rock […]
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Islam is peace
African Americans have suffered from so-called Christians over the past four hundred years n slavery, lynchings. And look at the number of Catholic priests who have been accused of molesting children. Should we condemn both groups for the actions of a group of misguided individuals? No. At the root of the name “Islam” is peace. […]
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Devon lights up the night
Lamar Harris, Danny Williams also ‘Rumble’ well By Glenn McBrady For the St. Louis American Round One Promotions staged a pro fight card dubbed the “Rumble By The River” last Thursday night at The Family Arena in St. Charles, and the biggest story resulted from the brilliant performances of several talented local boxers. Kevin Cunningham […]
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Deep Throat was no hero
Mark Felt broke his silence after 30 years to reveal that he was Deep Throat. Felt was the mysterious and anonymous source of vital information that allegedly led to the political demise of President Richard Nixon. As I look deeper down the throat of the high-ranking FBI official, however, I believe he’s got a lot […]