The St. Louis University Health Resource Center has a new home in the Victor Roberts Building located at 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd. The building, a landmark in our community, is more affectionately known as the Old Sears Building. For 20 years the HRC was run by St. Louis University medical students in the basement of St. Augustine’s Church. Supervised by SLU School of Medicine faculty, it is a free clinic for people who don’t have access to healthcare.
Through the generosity of Eva Frazer, M.D. and husband Steven Roberts the clinic is now housed at Roberts Companies headquarters. Housed within the clinic is a photo and bio tribute to several Homer G. Phillips graduates, including Eva’s inspiration – her dad, Dr. Charles R. Frazer Jr., and stepdad, Dr. Luther Forrest.
Eva is a former member of the St. Louis University Board of Trustees. During her tenure there she was very supportive of the HRC program. She had a vision a couple of years ago of donating the space for a larger clinic. Eva also had a desire to honor her father, stepfather and other Homer G. Phillips graduates who had in some way influenced her and Steve’s lives.
A few of the Homer G. graduates honored include Dr. Nathaniel Murdock, Dr. Homer E. Nash, Dr. Bernard C. Randolph Sr., Dr. Franks O. Richards Sr., St. Louis American Publisher and Executive Editor Donald M. Suggs, Dr. Mary Tillman and Dr. James M. Whittico.
In memoriam, the following Homer G. Phillips graduates were honored: Dr. Leslie F. Bond Sr., Dr. John H. Gladney, Dr. Helen Nash, Dr. William Smiley, Dr. Walter Washington and Dr. R. Jerome Williams Sr.
Denise Johnson of St. Louis University School of Medicine administration coordinated the move and setup of the tribute photos and bios. Wiley Price, Maurice Meredith and Andrea Haynes provided several of the photographs.
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”
This quote by Khalil Gibran set the theme of the evening for Connie Gladney Agard’s milestone birthday dinner celebration October 24 at the Elephant Bar in West County. Connie’s lifelong friend and party coordinator Emily Jenkins passed out instructions for Connie’s Birthday Blessings Bag upon arrival. Friends were tasked with identifying and recording what they most appreciate about their friendship with Connie. We were also asked to include Best Wishes for this birthday and beyond.
Sharing in the celebration were lifelong friends Emily Jenkins, Barry Smith, Janette Sams, Dianne Williams Powell, Joshua Beeks, Diane White Wilkerson, Patricia D. Buie and Charles Bell. Happy birthday, Godsister!
The Alonzo Mourning Foundation, The Miami Black Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Richard Banks, Esq. and others hosted a grand Welcome to Miami Soiree for Arnold Donald in Miami last month. The event was held to honor Mr. Donald’s appointment as the new CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. The 23rd floor of the Bilzin Law Firm in downtown Miami served as backdrop for this scenic party with many distinguished guests.
Rodney Gee, principal, Human Resources at Edward Jones, is the St. Louis American Foundation’s 2013 Corporate Executive of the Year. Mr. Gee’s honor will be presented at the Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Business Awards & Networking Luncheon). This year’s annual business achievement recognition event will be sponsored by David Steward’s World Wide Technology, Inc. and held at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.
Mark your calendars now for November 14 starting at 11 a.m. Call Robin Britt or Kate Daniel at 314-533-8000 to reserve your corporate table or individual seats now. The St. Louis American Foundation is a 501c3 Foundation, nationally recognized with 12 first place awards for community service.
Wishing a happy birthday to my groovy niece and namesake Dana G. Randolph (November 1). Happy birthday to my wonderful Goddaughter Lauren C. Dawson (November 7).
Dana Grace: dgrandolph@live.com.
