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Over the past three decades, the St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala
has developed its own brand of elegance that speaks to all ages. From the students who are blessed with college opportunities to
educators who have spent a lifetime lifting the minds of young scholars, the annual gala has become the premier black tie affair
within the black community and beyond. The 31st Annual Salute will take place on Saturday, September 29 at America’s Center. For
tickets and additional information, call (314) 533-8000 or visit www.stlamerican.com.
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R&B veteran turned pastor Montell Jordan was among the highlights of the 90s House Party Saturday night at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Young MC, Coolio, All 4 One, Rob Base, Naughty By Nature and headliner Vanilla Ice joined him on the bill.
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The Black Rep opened its 42nd season Friday with Regina Taylor’s ‘Crowns.’ The production continues at Washington University’s Edison Theatre through Sunday, September 23.
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Tendai “The Hair Whisperer” Morris will celebrate the launch of her Healthy Hair Solutions product line at select Macy’s stores around the nation with the screening of the new Netflix film, ‘Nappily Every After’ starring Sanaa Lathan and a post-film discussion on Friday, September 21 at House of Soul.
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Maalik Shakoor stars in the title role of David Kirkman’s ‘Static,’ which will premiere with a free screening next Thursday (September 20) at The Tivoli.
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U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Missouri) – who has voted with President Trump 96 percent of the time – faces a spirited challenge in the 2nd Congressional District from Cort VanOstran.
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Students applying for scholarships and tuition assistance are encouraged to file the FAFSA as soon as possible after it becomes available on October 1.
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The Gentlemen of Vision perform during re-dedication ceremonies for the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in Fountain Park September 5, 2018. The stature was removed after forty years to be repaired and cleaned.
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The Pattonville Pirates’ Shawn Brooks II carried the ball 29 times for 170 yards on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at Parkway North. The Pirate
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Gennady Golovkin lands a straight right hand to the chin of Canelo Alvarez during their first fight a year ago. After battling to a majority draw, the two men will face off against on Saturday, Sept. 15 on HBO PPV.
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Shawn Porter landed a vicious body shot against Danny Garcia during their WBC welterweight title fight Saturday night. Porter earned a unanimous decision victory.
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Richard J. Mark, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC) and chairman and president of Ameren Illinois; Edilberto Ortiz, president of E.C. Ortiz & Company; and DeShana L. Forney, chair of the IUBDC Engagement Committee and senior director of Government & Community Relations for Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group.
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Henry Givens Jr. cut the ribbon on the new Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School, formerly the Webster Groves Elementary Computer School in the Webster Groves School District, on September 6. The president emeritus of Harris-Stowe State University, Givens got his start in education teaching elementary school in Webster Groves and rose to assistant superintendent in the district.
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SIUE emeritus professor and former administrator Johnetta Randolph Haley (center) poses with the SIUE Johnetta Haley Scholars. Also shown are SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook (far right) and Earleen Patterson, director of the SIUE Johnetta Haley Scholarship Academy. This scholarship is designed to support enrollment of students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study. For more information, visit http://www.siue.edu/financial-aid.
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Michael McMillan congratulated Save Our Sons participants Kamry Thames and Taron Booker when they received a scholarship at the Urban League Annual Dinner in 2016. The president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, McMillan will receive the 2018 Stellar Performer in Education Award at the Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on September 29.
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Michael McMillan, the president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, McMillan will receive the 2018 Stellar Performer in Education Award at the Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on September 29.
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Front: Brother Ron Johnson, event organizer Brother Jayson Jones, Human Resources Executive Team Leader Endia Lumpkins , Target Store Team Leader Jimmie White, Brother Ashley Kornegay. Back row: Brother Dave Morris, Brother Chris LaGrone, and Brother Anthony Jackson. The children are the sons of LaGrone and Kornegay.