(StatePoint) Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, especially for the youngest members of the nation’s military community: the 1.6 million children of service members. From constant change and uncertainty, to being uprooted every few years and finding their place in a new school with each new location, to their service member parent […]
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A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family […]
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Celebrate Easter with Family-Friendly Fun
(Family Features) Gathering for Easter means bright decor and flavorful food with those you hold nearest and adding some extra “egg-citement” to the holiday can come easy. Let your inner kid shine through with games and activities everyone can enjoy whether it’s at the kitchen table, in the backyard or gathered around for story time. […]
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Warm, Pop-able Treats Perfect for Sharing
(Family Features) On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and a roaring fire can create a warm, inviting ambiance that inspires loved ones to settle in for some time together on those blustery, cold days. The friendly competition of a […]
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March Potpourri
Greetings everyone! Yes, this year is moving quickly. I hope everyone enjoyed our mild Saint Louis winter. Here are a few happenings. Buckeye Nation, “The Ohio State University” has signed a third Elliott Family athlete. Aaliyah Elliott, affectionately known as “Flea” hosted her signing day at John Burroughs School in December 2023. Born to a family […]
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Vashon wins 15th State Championship
The Vashon High boys basketball dynasty will add some more championship hardware to an already crowded school trophy case. The Wolverines rolled to their 15th state championship with a 68-37 victory over John Burroughs on Saturday in the Class 4 state finals at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia. With its signature pressure defense and superior […]
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Ramadan: A catalyst for growth and change
Learning more about how I met Sister Mothyna James Brightful when she interned at the Baltimore AFRO during her senior year at Morgan State University, and it was evident she had a calling: ministering to women. Raised in a Christian family, her spirit responded to Islam in a profound and transformative way. For her it […]
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Cardinal Ritter and Chaminde to meet in an All-St Louis Class 6 Final
Columbia, MO – The boys Class 6 state basketball championship trophy will be coming back to St. Louis as Cardinal Ritter College Prep and Chaminade will square off for the big prize on Saturday night. Cardinal Ritter defeated Springfield Central 70-59 and Chaminade defeated Oak Park 65-55 on Friday to advance to tonight’s state championship […]
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Wash. U’s African Film Festival is all grown up
It seems like yesterday that Wilmetta Tolliver-Diallo took the leap of providing insight into the African experience through the lens of cinema by organizing the Washington University African Film Festival in 2006. “When we launched the festival last year, we had no idea what to expect, but the reception was overwhelming,” Tolliver-Diallo told The American in 2007. […]
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Affinia, Gateway to Hope partner to provide needed screenings
Affinia Healthcare is joining forces with Gateway to Hope, an organization that provides early prevention and free education on breast care and cancer by working to heal families and communities, with equitable, life-saving treatments, and compassionate breast health care. “Breast cancer has a 90+ percent cure rate, when caught soon enough and treated,” said Dr. […]