Those of us working to keep people out of the criminal justice system lost a dedicated and powerful ally when Halbert Sullivan died on April 15th at 69 years of age. In his absence, we must all work that much harder to provide opportunities for struggling individuals to turn their lives around and stay out […]
Eclectic artist ‘Sunny Rain’ debuts first project
Rose ‘Sunny Rain’ Logan’s distinction shines in introductory album The moment you first see Rose “Sunny Rain” Logan,you immediately become interested in who she is — from her brown and black medium length dreadlocks and her full custom gold removable mouthpiece to her edgy tomboy chic style. Her aesthetic leaves you wondering who she is […]
Missouri and Illinois decide to resume giving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
ST. LOUIS — Missouri and Illinois health officials waited to see how their states would tread forward Friday on the question of restarting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Many health departments and providers were seeking the same answers. On Friday night, Missouri decided its COVID-19 vaccinators could immediately resume administering the one-dose immunization. Illinois had […]
A perfect fit for The Muny’s next chapter
Kwofe Coleman to become 103-year old institution’s first Black president It didn’t take very many summers after Kwofe Coleman began his relationship with The Muny as a 16-year-old usher for president and CEO Denny Reagan to see that there was something special about the young man. When Reagan announced that he would be retiring from […]
Jones, Bush call jail conditions disgusting after touring both facilities
Several St. Louis leaders visited both of the city’s jails Saturday afternoon to inspect conditions, later describing the facility as disgusting, deplorable, and filthy. Mayor Tishaura Jones, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and U.S. Rep Cori Bush, D-Mo, talked to detainees and toured areas in both facilities. Afterward, they addressed the media in front […]
Mickey Guyton first Black woman to host Country Music Awards
This Sunday, Country music singer Mickey Guyton made history when she hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards with Keith Urban on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She is the first Black woman in history to host the awards ceremony. She shared her excitement to Instagram, saying “Still can’t believe this is real.” Guyton made history in September […]
Lil Yachty believes Atlanta boycotts won’t change voting laws
TMZ caught up with Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty to get his opinion on voting laws in his home state. While leaving a local restaurant, the network asked him about Major League Baseball’s impact, Hollywood productions and other large corporations leaving the state in protest regarding new laws that make voting challenging for people of color. […]
Azealia Banks crushes on Kanye West amid his divorce
Kanye West will soon be single following his divorce from Kim Kardashian. He already has a few admirers eyeing him. Azealia Banks shared a recent headline to her Instagram account that said West is looking to date an artist and a creative. Banks believes that person is her. She wrote: “It’s me guys.” Banks’ relationship […]
Issa Rae’s comedy skit influenced by Jermaine Dupri’s female rapper criticism
Most people remember Jermaine Dupri’s 2019 interview with People criticizing female rappers. He received a lot of backlash when he said a lot of what’s projected in female rap is strippers rapping and talking about the same content. “I don’t think they’re showing us who’s the best rapper. For me, it’s like strippers rapping. And […]
