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IN THE NEWS

Political History In The Making In

The Show Me State of Missouri For the first time in the history of Missouri and the United States, Black People, in particular and the general population as a whole have an opportunity starting with the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 to vote for a person of color to be elected to the most powerful Political positions in this country and state. This has been made possible because Dr.Willie Wilson,a self made millionaire from Chicago will be on the Missouri Democratic ballot as a Presidential candidate this Tuesday, March 15th, 2016. Although his campaign is not well known due to the white out by the major media outlets, he is on a number of state ballots for President throughout the country. Also, there are three other Blacks vying for the powerful positions of United States Senator, Governor and Lt. Governor here in the state of Missouri and their names will be on the Democratic Primary ballot on Tuesday, August 8, 2016. These candidates include Pastor Cori Bush, who is seeking the office of United States Senator in Missouri; Bishop Eric Morrison who resides in Kansas City and is a candidate for Governor of Missouri and State Representative, Rev. Tommie Pearson who is a candidate for Lt. Governor here in Missouri. These candidates are truly Political Trail Blazers and as residents of the Show Me State of Missouri setting an example for Black people throughout the United States to challenge for powerful political positions. Also, outside of Missouri a courageous sister, Monique Singh Bey has stepped up to the plate as a candidate for US Senator in the state of Kansas.

Finally, the Universal African Peoples Organization (UAPO) will be hosting a series of fundraising events for these outstanding candidates. Our first was held on January 31, whereby we generated $1760.00 to place Ms Bey on the ballot in Kansas and $200.00 to place Ms Bush on the Missouri ballot (each state have different filing fees), with an additional $250.00 given to Rev Pierson campaign. Continuing our efforts, we are hosting a fundraising event for Cori Bush, this Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 6:00pm. This event will be held at Legacy Bookstore, 5249 Delmar. If not able to attend, please forward donations directly to Cori Bush for Senate or www. uapo.org/supporters link.

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Nate K. Johnson ABR,CRS,GRI Broker/Owner Real Estate Solutions nate@livingstl.com www.livingstl.com

March is here and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and events that will be upon us this month. It is a great time to fall in love with St. Louis. Just ask the the Huffington Post, who named St. Louis one of the top 10 Most Romantic Cities in America! Along with the weather, our real estate market is also heating up. Just ask REALTOR.com as they forecast St. Louis to be the 2nd Hottest Real Estate Market in the Country this year! Of course all real estate is local, so I would love to answer any questions that you may have about the market, just ask me! As usual, there are plenty of things to do in St. Louis and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a few suggestions for you to get out and make it a great month with me!

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Tonight, you might want to head over to The White Flags Projects in The Grove to check out their Fear of a Blank Pancake exhibition, which is heading into it’s final days. If you are looking for some live music tonight, you can head over to the Tick Tock Tavern in the Tower Grove East neighborhood to check out the talented Brothers Lazaroff. Tomorrow, aka Wednesday, you can head over to Grand Center for their FREE weekly Jazz Crawl where you will enjoy live music at a variety of venues starting at the Magnolia Cafe @ KDHX. Also on Wednesday, if you are in the mood for a play, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is presenting Molly’s Hammer, which is based on the true story of a the Plowshares Eight. On Thursday, the funky r&b stylings of The Corey Henry Revival w/ The Rhythm Section Road Show will be the Old Rock House. Also, the New York City duo Super FM will be making psych pop tunes through their ghostly space machines at Foam Coffee & Beer. Friday, if your business is looking for a way to better utilize social media, you should check out the Strangehouse workshop at T-REX, which is a daylong workshop on how to maximize your efforts. Later, Art in Bloom, the annual festival of great art and flowers, is upon us on at the St. Louis Art Museum. Enjoy over 35 works of art, lectures, live music and activities for the whole family! The Marquee Restaurant & Lounge will be host to Stress Free Fridays and DJ Deevine Soundz. You can also swing by and check out the opening reception of Octarrarium at the Regional Arts Commission. Afterwards, you can head over to Powell Symphony Hall to check out Berlioz’s homage to Romeo & Juliet as part of the St. Louis Symphony’s Shakespeare Festival. You might also consider heading over to The Luminary on Cherokee Street to experience Lot 49, a Contemporary Art Auction and Benefit! You’ll have a chance to bid on works by over 40 artists and enjoy cocktails and food

from Kitchen Kulture and Salt+Smoke. Saturday morning, you can head downtown to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Run, or join me a little later at noon to see the elaborate floats, marching bands, dance groups and more at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! While you are downtown, be sure to check out Keiner Plaza as the will be hosting their Irish Village event which will feature food, drinks, merch and live entertainment from 9am4pm! The artist’s way is always worth learning about, and Carrie Gillen will be discussing her process at the Union Studio in Tower Grove on Saturday evening. Also, The Touhill Performing Arts Center will host Pulse: A MADCO Cabaret Performance and they will be bringin’ it with vibrant dance and music via a partnership with the UMSL Music Department! Later on Saturday night, The Comedy Get Down Tour at the Scottrade Center will bring St. Louis’ own Cedric “The Entertainer”, along with Eddie Griffin, George Lopez and more! On Sunday, The Bach Society of St. Louis will present a spectacular musical performance at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, one of the world’s grandest cathedrals! Also on Sunday, The Jim Widner Big Band, formerly known as The St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, will be blessing the stage at The Touhill. If you are looking for something to do with the kiddos, The St. Louis Symphony will be performing The Zany World of Dr. Seuss!

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On Monday...Yes, you can go out on Monday in St. Louis! On this particular Monday you can enjoy Around the World in 80 Minutes, an evening of music from at the Sheldon Ballroom in Grand Center on Washington. Wednesday marks th1e next installment of the Jazz at the Bistro Concert Series as they bring Grammy winning Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater to the stage in Grand Center. Also, Wednesday is opening night for the play Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis! Of course, Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day and the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kickoff at 12:30 with marching bands, floats and more. Also on Thursday, we have another play opening, this time at The New Jewish Theatre with Old Wicked Songs, the inspirational journey of two different men, with music as their common bond.

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If you are like me, much of your knowledge of the Bonsai comes from the Karate Kid. Well on Friday, the SOHA Studio and Gallery will give you a chance to change that as they will be exhibiting Bonsai Trees all while celebrating the tradition, beauty and history of the Bonsai! Also on Friday, the first and second round of the NCAA Basketball Championships will be held at the Scottrade Center. Free Family Night at the Magic House in Kirkwood is also this Friday, where you and the kids can enjoy over 100 hands on exhibits at the interactive museum. You know I love a good violinist, and Concertmaster David Halen is one of the best and he will show it as he performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto at the St. Louis Symphony! For a different music flavor on Friday, In the Mood will bring back music from 1940’s, in the words of rapper Too $hort, you’ll have “50 million dancers and a big old band” on stage at The Touhill. If you want to fast forward about 20 years, you can head over to the Peabody Opera House and hear the music of Janis Joplin and the music of some of her biggest influencers like Aretha Franklin and Etta James. On Saturday morning, the team and I at Real Estate Solutions will be hosting The Keys to Homeownership, which is a seminar designed to help potential homebuyers learn the steps involved in the homebuying process. Alternatively, since you’ve gained a greater appreciation of the baby trees, you can take it to the next level and head over to Laumeier Sculpture Park and participate in the next installment of their Coffee + Conversation series, where they will be discussing artistic gardens with Master Gardener Yvette Luedde! Also on Saturday, Crossing Rivers, a dance concert featuring contemporary modern dance from the Karlovsky Dance Company, and Minneapolis based Christopher Watson Dance Company will grace the stage at the Edison Theatre at Washington University. On Sunday, in celebration of Women’s History Month, you can head out west to check out The Women ofFaust Historic Village to learn about history of the historic buildings and the families from the women that lived and worked there. Also, Sofar Sounds will host their next secret concert in St. Louis, you can apply for a ticket, pay what you want, but you don’t know the venue until the day before the show and the musical artists will be surprise!

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On Thursday, And I Still Rise, A Documentary about Dr. Maya Angelou will be screened at the Missouri History Museum. Also the Jeremiah Johnson Band will be on the stage at Hammerstones. On Friday March 25th, the Jazz at the Bistro Concert series is back, and they will be host to a Tribute to Clark Terry, the St. Louis native trumpeter and great jazz influencer who passed away last year. You’ll hear the music of some of his influencers including Duke Ellington and Count Basie along with a newly commissioned piece in honor of his great legacy. Also on Friday, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops will be rockin’ the mic at Broadway Oyster Bar, and Shawn Holt from Chicago will be at Beale on Broadway. On Wednesday March 30th, enjoy jazz renditions of the music of Michael Jackson at Jazz at the Bistro along with original works by the SFJAZZ Collective.

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How about wrapping up the month on Thursday with, Hall & Oates who will be at The Pageant ? If that’s not your style, you can check out Tom Byrne and Erika Johnson at Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House in the Central West End.

Yes, it certainly will be another great month in St. Louis. As always, don’t hesitate to let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. All the best. -Nate

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ANATOMY OF A CONTRACT

Monday, March 14, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Although many of us still prefer to conduct our business on a handshake, vague verbal agreements can result in ugly misunderstandings. In addition to covering contract basics, this interactive session will help you sharpen your negotiation skills. Instructor: Attorney Mason McBride. And we’ll hear from special guest Cornelia Carey, executive director of CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists’ Emergency Resources), a national artists’ service organization.

PUBLIC ART 101

Monday, March 28, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Public art is a growing discipline with many unexplored opportunities for artists and communities. This workshop is an introduction to the field, outlining resources, logistics, opportunities and examples of successful collaborations. We begin with a panel: David Allen, Arts in Transit; Maureen Kelly, artist; Meredith McKinley, Via Partnership; Thomas Sleet, artist; and Roseann Weiss, Regional Arts Commission (moderator). Then Celeste Vossmeyer, Thompson Coburn, and Jacob Reby, Lewis Rice, will address related legal issues. Business Edge workshops are held in the Regional Arts Commission’s building, 6128 Delmar. Free parking behind the Pageant or in the MetroLink lot. Tuition: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Registration form. If you need a scholarship, please contact us.

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) serves the arts community by making referrals to lawyers and accountants; mediating arts-related disputes; publishing concise how-to guides; sponsoring seminars and public forums; providing guest speakers; maintaining a content-rich website; collaborating on arts advocacy initiatives; and facilitating access to the national volunteer lawyers for the arts network.

VLAA is supported by the Regional Arts Commission; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63112 314/863-6930; vlaa@stlrac.org

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White Privilege in St. Louis: How What You Don’t Know May Hurt You The term “white privilege” is tossed about a lot these days - but the concept remains misunderstood by many who deem it unfair and divisive. Their frustration is summed up in the exclamation “But I never asked for privilege!” Join in this discussion and learn what “white privilege” is and how you can avoid the pitfalls, traps and childhood scripting of this complex issue.

Thursday, March 17 5:30-7:30pm Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center 2711 Locust St. Louis, MO 63103

Light Dinner will be served. Free Admission

Questions? Contact Amy A. Hunter ahunter@ywcastlouis.org 314-531-1115 YWCA Metro St. Louis 3820 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 531-1115 www.ywcastlouis.org

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Women March is Women’s History Month, and finally there’s a film about the “High Priestess of Soul” Nina Simone. Simone was a civil rights activist and her music reflected her pursuit of justice and freedom for all people, but for African-Americans in particular, and especially for African American women. Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, N.C. and she often said that Hollywood film makers penalizes dark-skinned female artists for their skin tone. Simone’s words seem to have been prophetic because Zoe Saldana, a light skinned Afro-Latina who co-starred in Avatar has been selected to portray Simone in a soon to be released move about the singer’s life. To some this is a gross insult, and many of Simone’s family and fans are up in arms.

Like African-American History Month, March alone is not enough time to highlight the accomplishments and endeavors of women like Nina Simone, or other women either of today or in our past. African-American women are often overlooked for their contributions and offerings. Some names are familiar such as poets Phillis Wheatley, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, and Rita Dove. And writers Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Terri McMillan, in addition to playwrights Ntozake Shange, and Lorraine Hansberry. But only on special events or occasions will you read or hear about 1850-freedom warrior Sojourner Truth, or Ida B. Wells, who in 1892 was denouncing lynching in the Memphis Free speech Newspaper, and “the woman called Moses”, Harriet Tubman. You won’t hear about Harriet E. Wilson who was writing about racism in the North before the Civil War. How much have you read about Mary Church Terrell

who in 1896 became the first president of the National Association of Colored Women or Julia Hayden, an African-American schoolteacher who was killed for teaching black children? Performing artists and athletes typically will receive plenty of media coverage. Aretha Franklin, Josephine Baker, Marian Anderson, Mahalia Jackson, Cicely Tyson, Leontyne Price, and Grace Bumbry are often in the news, but it took the nation more than 50 years to acknowledge and to publicize the accomplishments and actions of Althea Gibson by placing her picture on a cereal box. And you will hardly ever hear of Shirley Chisholm, the First African-American woman elected to Congress, or Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. And what you do hear is usually something negative by a conservative reporter in the socalled mainstream media. Only on special occasions will you hear about Mae Jemison, the first African-American female in space. Former congresswoman Barbara Jordan, civil rights pioneer Fannie Lou Hamer, Professor Angela Davis, attorney Anita Hill, Daisy Bates, who led the assault on the segregated schools of Little Rock, and Patricia Harris who was Ambassador to Luxembourg, should all be household names in the village and in textbooks. Thelma Mothershed Wair, one of the Little Rock Nine lived in the East St. Louis area. Rosa Parks has secured her place in the civil rights movement by her 1955 stance against the Montgomery, Alabama transit system, and more should be taught and discussed concerning the actions of Irene Morgan. In 1944, she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Greyhound Bus. Her deed led to the U.S. Supreme Court pg.

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striking down segregation in interstate transportation. How much have you read about or heard about her? Volumes could and should be written about women’s history, and more than a few should be devoted to the achievements of African-American women. They have been in the forefront of every great effort and struggle this nation has faced; yet their contributions are very seldom acknowledged, and usually they are attached to the actions of men, or simply revealed in Women’s History Month. We must do better. Also, there is an entire book of films and videos made totally by women. It’s titled ‘Women Make Movies’, and included is ‘Black, Bold and Beautiful: Black Women’s Hair.’ It describes the development and social messages of styles such as ‘naturals’, corn rows, relaxers and other fashions and methods. Then there is ‘Black Women On: The Light, Dark Thang.’ This one explores the politics of color within the African-American community. Try it and I am sure that you will like it. ~Bernie Hayes

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Why Republicans don’t deserve I

t’s amazing to me how some people think you can take the political out of politics. Blacks are going to vote for whom they think can become President because we always vote our interests. The fact that Hillary has not been right on every issue relevant and important to blacks and others only means that we are pragmatic- we are never going to agree on everything. The reason that rising tides don’t lift all boats is because the Republicans’ legislative agenda has been to make President Obama a one-term president. They have deliberately tried to derail the agenda of the president. Our country went through the Great Depression and because of that experience we know how to get out of it. When the president came into office unemployment of the United States was 10%, it is now 4.9% - no everyone has not participated in the recovery because the Republicans refused to pass any budgets that would deal with unemployment, spend money on rebuilding the crumbling infrastructure of America nor do anything about increasing the minimum wage of workers. Now, the Republicans run against what is happening to the middle class and the poor when it has been republican policy that has decimated the 99%. Here you have a poor uneducated white class of Americans supporting a billionaire who promises to make America great again. The Republican Party has never represented them, and if you look at the historical record of campaigns in America, they all have run on the rhetoric of improving the plight of the poor and the middle class but when they get into office they govern on the behalf of the 1%. The anger that is legitimate is unfortunately targeted in the wrong place. The Republican establishment keeps saying the party does not prey on the people’s prejudices. However, it is clear that the Republican controlled Congress is not going to hear, advise and consent on the President’s nominee to the Supreme Court. That makes what the Congress is doing not just obstructionist but racist, because not in the entire history of the republic has a Congress not advised and consented on a Supreme Court nominee by a sitting president. The argument that the people must weigh in on the next nominee on the Court by waiting an entire year to elect a new president is ridiculous, the people have already decided who gets to appoint the next Supreme Court justice and that is President Barack Obama. Neither do you need to research ancient history to see how a party opposite to the sitting president should respond to such a nominee. In 1988 an election year, President Ronald Reagan’s nominee was confirmed 97 – 0 on February 3, 1988, and Anthony Kennedy became Supreme Court justice under a Democratically controlled Senate. And it took only two months for his confirmation.

How can the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman say that it is ‘standard practice’ to not confirm nominations to the Supreme Court in an election year when he voted for the confirmation of Justice Kennedy in 1988? If there has been any doubt about whether the Supreme Court has any credibility as the arbiter of justice in America, then the Congress has just killed it. Therefore, the President should offer a nominee that has already been vetted by this Congress. This Congress has trouble reading the Constitution of the United States which states: In Article II, section 2: The President shall nominate and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, nominate Judges of the Supreme Court… There is no precedent where the Congress has refused to hear or confirm eventual nominees by the President to the Supreme Court. The Republicans do not have any believability in asking about how Democrats are going to save the middle class when the Republicans have been the primary cause of its demise. Just say no has been the legislative agenda of the Congress and it has abnegated its responsibility to implement fiscal policy by not governing. This election is important and you cannot sit out of it because you are not satisfied with the candidates you have to choose. You have got to vote for the best choice and the best chance for America to tear down the walls of bigotry, provide healthcare for its citizens, stop tearing down the right to vote, give women a choice to make decisions about their bodies, give women equal pay for equal work, increase the minimum wage, tear down the class ceiling for women and minorities, restore the middle class. When the Court will not protect the fundamental rights of its citizens then the people have to play presidential politics and elect a president who has the authority to appoint members on the Supreme Court. Tell the Congress you have already decided that.

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Friday, April 22, 2016 6:30-10:00 PM THE BERG EVENT SPACE A fundraising event to benefit Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR YOUR TICKET TO ENDING PUPPY MILLS! We’re moving to warmer weather but have all the fun of Mardi Growl still in store! This year’s event will be even bigger and better -- a night YOU will want to celebrate!

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Dr. Lula C. “L.C.” Dorsey, December 17, 1938-August 21, 2013

She rose from the spirit-murdering poverty of Mississippi Delta plantations to spirit-giving national service by way of appointments from Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and William Clinton. She never finished high school. She earned a Doctorate in Social Work from Howard University. Although she had purposeful experiences in South Africa, Israel, India, Russia, and the People’s Republic of China, she was primarily a mother of six children and a cultural worker who stayed at home in Mississippi. She dedicated energy to improving health care and human rights in the Mississippi Delta. She had the courage and genius to effect crucial prison reform at Parchman, one of the most notorious penitentiaries in America. In special ways, her life was a response to the question Margaret Walker posed in the poem “Lineage.”

My grandmothers were strong. Why am I not as they? The life of L. C. Dorsey replied: My grandmothers were strong, and I am just like them. In the rare chapbook Mississippi Earthworks (1982), an anthology of the Jackson Actors/Writers Workshop, Dorsey published “The Hunters/Executioners.” The voice in her poem is that of a woman who offered “no apologies for the events that brought her /here to speak of love and determination.” Her listeners ---lawyers, professors and learned folk, fathers, hunters and men ---cried. The speaker did not cry as she sketched a question of existential irony --And when she finished speaking everyone knew why this woman did not cry for her tear well had run dry as she had pondered this question many times before and was desperately trying to understand the laws of God and man that would let a bird escape death through flight and a rabbit to out run death on the ground while her sons could neither run or fly

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and until she found an answer she didn’t have time to cry. Brave people do not cry. They ask diamond-hard questions. They think. They act.

Dr. L. C. Dorsey is mentioned in a single sentence as one of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer’s friends in John Dittmer’s Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi (1994): During her last days she felt abandoned by all but a few old friends, movement colleagues like Owen Brooks, Charles McLaurin, June Johnson, and L. C. Dorsey, a woman who shared Mrs. Hamer’s background as a sharecropper and who, inspired by Mrs. Hamer’s example, became active in the struggle in the mid-1960s. (433) Dr. Dorsey’s personality and voice emerged more vividly from Tom Dent’s Southern Journey: A Return to the Civil Rights Movement (1997). Dent asked “But what can we do to change some of this [rapid loss of hard-won gains in the Delta]?” Her answer was

All I can see…is that our salvation has to come from looking back at what we’ve done in the past that worked. We’ve got to do something for ourselves; those of us who see what’s happening have to take more initiative. For one thing, we have to put money back into the black community. And we’ve got to do a better job with the education of our youngsters, both in and out of the public schools. (368)

In Kim Lacy Rogers’s Life and Death in the Delta: African American Narratives of Violence, Resilience, and Social Change (2006), Dr. Dorsey’s importance as an agent of change in Mississippi is quite strongly projected in what is quoted from interviews Owen Brooks and I conducted on June 21, 1996 and Brooks, Rogers, and I conducted on July 18, 1997.

Dr. Dorsey’s accomplishments, her gifts to humanity, have been partially documented. There is more to be remembered, especially the standards she set for the women and the men who would speak truth in the United States of America. Future generations can document her achievements more fully. They and we can give honor and respect by trying to be as brave, brilliant, and strong as she was.

Jerry W. Ward, Jr.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Maurice Bolden and I am a Photographer. I Love to shoot Nature, especially Flowers and Light. In my Photography I try to Communicate a Love, Respect and Admiration of All Things Wonderful. My Hope is that My Photographs cause a Warm Feeling to Wash Over as You peruse them and some part of you Smiles. I created this page for You, so that You can have the Experience and Opportunity to have this Beautiful Art in Your Home or Office

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ADELIA WITH HER BROTHER, KENNETH, GRANDMOTHER, NINA WILLIS, AND GRANDFATHER, HENRY WILLIS—UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER

fter their “daughter”, Peggy Ann, died in an automobile accident, Nina Delcenia (Harper) Willis and her husband, Henry Willis, who worked as a “yard man” for the Walbash Railroad Co. decided to move back to Montgomery City, Missouri to raise Peggy Ann (Hudson) Brookins and Theodore Brookins’ children (Adelia & Kenneth). Adelia stated that her childhood in Montgomery City, Missouri was one of her greatest experiences. Childhood in Montgomery City, Missouri was a healing experience stated Adelia. It provided a quiet utopian environment, a degree of safety, a place to raise children without too much fear of harm or injury. In the years prior to their return Nina and Henry had been instrumental in raising Doris Adelia Hudson (Peggy

Ann’s mother) throughout her early childhood and tumultuous teens. They continued to parent Doris and agreed to raise Peggy Ann from infancy. They never received any financial support for opening their hearts, arms and doors and raising three generations of children.

There was always a seat on the couch or out on the porch for anyone to “sit a spell” and swap a tale or two. There was always a seat at our table and food from our garden to be shared with any guest. Our home was always a haven for any weary passerby, a place with a bed, a blanket and a pillow to lay their head. My grandmother Nina and Henry Willis raised us, filling (Nina) was zealot, always ‘helpful’ and us with love and appreciation for family willing to comb and brush any head and community. They raised us to that made it through the door. This always give back to the community, particular trait was quite bothersome to always be loving and kind. My for my cousins, since she always brother, Kenneth and I called them needed to re-comb their hair whenever our grandparents, Grandma and Aunt Elizabeth would drop them off Granddaddy. I don’t know of any for a visit. They protested profusely real blood relations or legal adoption because Aunt Elizabeth had already papers being signed, but they were combed their hair. Granddaddy, on the our grandparents. We can’t identify other hand, preferred the quietude our them an anything else. Our doors well tended garden and orchard could and windows were hardly ever locked. provide. pg.

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My grandfather, Henry, studied at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. for 3 years, having to return to the farm in Mexico, Mo. after the death of his sponsor, and my grandmother, Nina, was educated through the eighth grade. These limitations did not inhibit their focus on instilling in my brother and me how important education is for survival in this world. There was always a set of Worldbook Encyclopedias with yearbooks added annually in our home. As a result, research and striving for excellence has been a priority in my life from an early age. Family, academic achievements, gardening, arts, sports, and community service are the things that fulfill my every need. This striving has been energized by seeds planted by Grandparents, their devotion to each other and their loving ways toward others, those encyclopedias, and a high school world history teacher, Mrs. Obersmith. She was the daughter of missionaries who had travelled to countries all over the world. I wanted to visit the worlds Mrs. Obersmith described, I wanted to experience and capture the essence of worlds filled with the love and compassion she spoke of and the ones that reflected the rootedness I’d experienced in the arms of Nina and Henry Willis. I wanted to travel the world to share the stories of the people I would meet, to tell the stories of the goodness I believe we all have within us. I want to create art that viewers can relate to on a cellular level. Sometimes I want to create images that take your breath away, hits you in the stomach, makes your belly hurt, brings tears to your eyes, a smile on your face, or that makes you laugh out loud because it is so funny. I want them to be technically perfect (I keep striving), socially relevant, and earthshaking. I want the work to grab you and tug on you heart strings, move you to action, or not.

Parker and ‘touch’ somebody. I want my work to touch everybody. MOTHERLAND PORTRAITS & MRUNALINI’S WEDDING by Adelia Delcenia (Brookins) Parker-Castro

“YO MOMA” BY ADELIA DELCENIA (BROOKINS) PARKER-CASTRO

I have created mixed media instillations to help fulfill these desires and have seen tears rolling down cheeks and questioning looks when hair locks from my head snuggly placed in an “white” clay offering bowl were set on fire at the opening of an exhibit about gender issues. The statement was a healing piece for the universe. It was about the painful mutilation of our bodies we choose to experience in an attempt to be accepted in our culture by the “other”. It was a statement exclaiming protest for this practice. It was a protest created to stomp and holler, to proclaim the brutality of such practices. The protest continues with “Yo Moma”. She is ‘yo moma’, the vessel that nurtured us in the womb, gave birth to us and nurtured us into adulthood. She is the one that reminds us often when we find ourselves at the crossroads, she is the one that whispers in our hearts while making all life choices, “I brought you here, and I can take you out,” and we are reminded then to make the right choices, the loving and kind choices. “Yo Moma”, always has your back, she’s the one who teaches you how to reach out

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“Acting White”

Share your Story Dear friends: I have been asked to write a chapter in a book that will address colorism in education. My chapter will focus on “acting white.” Specifically, when I was growing up, I was a “smart” student. My top performance in school, doing homework, raising my hand to answer questions, etc. often drew the accusation from my African American classmates and friends that I was “acting white.” Now, I know there are psychologists out there who say this is not true and does not exist. But alas, it was absolutely true for me. I have written about this in past works. I will do so again for this new book. I do know that many young folks today who continue to have such allegations hurled at them so feel free to share this email with whoever and have folks email me directly. I did a survey on this very question about 7 years ago and the results were consistent with my experiences decades ago. I’d like to update my earlier survey. I would love to hear from anyone out there who has a similar/related story either involving yourself or someone you know. I would like to include your story in the chapter. I will conceal your identity if you request. Do you have a story to share? If so, please email to me at: norwood@wulaw.wustl.edu. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Kimberly Norwood , Professor of Law | Washington University School of Law pg.

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“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:34-40 NIV

We seek to impact the world with the love of Christ one life at a time! Hopelessness and desperation are on the rise in a world where the greatest segment of the population possesses the least amount of resources. We need your help! Please help us fight this epidemic by sending your tax deductible donations/contributions to: For His Glory Ministries of St. Louis P.O. Box 1942 Maryland Heights, MO. 63043 http://calvarychapelslc.com/homeless-ministry/ For other ways in which you can help please contact Pamela Ford at pamelaford98@gmail.com or 314-216-0744. Copyright © 2016 - All rights reserved.

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Comic Republic We started 2016 hopeful, inspite of the negative forecasts of what the Nigerian economy had to offer. We were a small start up, content with doing our little quota to promote African Superhero comics that will inspire people to be superhero protagonists in their daily lives. 3 months down the line, we have experienced organic growth on all our social media channels and received fan mail from across the globe. Nothing prepared us for the amazing love from the media. To you, it was probably just a tick in the box but to us, the brand visibility meant so much more. Thank you! So, what next? We are giving everyone a spring break to remember with two free comics out on the 25th and 31st of March, 2016!

Ireti One year after her first debut, your favourite African Female Superhero Ireti hits your screen again but this time as a reincarnation. Ireti will now have two titles. The Ireti we all know and love (Ireti Moremi) and a new fun loving reincarnation (Ireti Bidemi).

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Might of Guardian Prime Our Nigerian Superhero Guardian Prime debuts issue 7 this Spring! This issue is all about taking control of your emotions despite the situation you find yourself. It will showcase a lot of beautiful scenery from Lagos, Nigeria and action packed scenes we hope you will love.

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Next, we have the ladies out again in our free Female Superhero comics out in April

Aje We begin to understand the real meaning of The Aje, if she is of light or of darkness. The story takes place in the University of Lagos in Nigeria and I am sure you are also curious about what became of the cursed boyfriend.

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Avonome

â&#x20AC;&#x2039; The award winning Avonome is back on your screens in the month of April focused on discovery into self. A lot is planned for the comic book including a print version in the US on the 1st of April! As our media partner, you get to read this first from us!

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Redefine the Life in Your Lifestyle I know that it’s been a while since I’ve e-mailed you, I truly hope that all is well! I also hope that you’ve been able to stay up to date with all the happenings via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Between my recent trip to Mexico and the latest additions at the Meditation Lounge, there’s been way more to share than there is time, but I do the best I can! Healing Spa is Back!

So I want to tell you quickly that right after Journey Meditation this Sunday, the Healing Spa starts at 5:15pm! I haven’t offered this experience since October so I know that many of you are super excited about this. If you haven’t yet been, it’s a beautiful experience... You will be in a group setting with soothing, healing music to help you relax while you focus your intentions on the clarity or healing you seek. I’ll spend 15-20 minutes per person laying hands and sharing the spiritual insight that I receive for you. Please Register in Advance Our standard classes no longer require advance registration, however due to the nature of this experience, I’ll need to limit how many people attend so advance registration is required in order to attend. You can sign up online HERE or call 314-441-6929 to get signed up over the phone.

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Classes Offered 5 Days a Week In case you’re out of the loop, we now have meditation and yoga classes at the Meditation Lounge 5 days a week and our rates are still in the introductory phase! A single class is $10, but you can save by signing up for a Monthly Membership (starting at $35 p/m), or Pay-As-You-Grow Class Passes (starting at $40) - either way you save! Check out all of your options and view the class schedule and all of the services that we’re offering at www. selenaj.com! I’m looking forward to seeing you in classes this Sunday!

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MUST- VIEW New Orleans and HURRICANE KATRINA:

10 Years Later

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2 Mondays a month at Faith Miracle Temple 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm.

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Sister's Keeper Products

Natural Hair & Skin Care

We have created an all natural, emollient-rich, and affordable product line. Our products are created using the most effective ingredients to nourish, rebuild, repair and rejuvenate hair and skin. Some of the items we offer are: Dream Whip Body Butter Dip Hair & Body Moisturizer Exfoliating Brown Sugar Body Scrub Brahmi & Rhassoul Conditioning Masque Goats Milk Soap Whipped Soap Frosting Raw Organic African Black Soap Cocoa Honey Deep Conditioner Penetrating Hair & Body Glaze Sister's Keeper Sunburst Shampoo Bar Totally Twisted Styling Custard Happy Hair Leave-In Conditioner We also offer a bi-monthly subscription service.

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Rickkita Edwards teaches Core:Cardio & More @ North Co.Rec Center

every Mon-Wed- Fri.

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Contact me today for personal training sessions!

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PUBLIC ART 101 Monday, March 28, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Public art is a growing discipline with many unexplored opportunities for artists and communities. This workshop is an introduction to the field, outlining resources, logistics, opportunities and examples of successful collaborations. We begin with a panel: David Allen, Arts in Transit; Maureen Kelly, artist; Meridith McKinley, Via Partnership; Thomas Sleet, artist; and Roseann Weiss, Regional Arts Commission (moderator). Then Celeste Vossmeyer, Thompson Coburn, and Jacob Reby, Lewis Rice, will address related legal issues.

Business Edge workshops are held in the Regional Arts Commission’s building, 6128 Delmar. Free parking behind the Pageant or in the MetroLink lot.

Tuition: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Registration form. If you need a scholarship, please contact us.

VLAA is supported by the Regional Arts Commission; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63112 314/863-6930; vlaa@stlrac.org

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Fitness Boss & First Civilization

Monthly Health Tip! SUGAR FREE IS NOT HEALTHIER

Written by : Tracee Green, Fitness Boss, LLC

Key points to remember, it is artificial and a foreign substance to your body in which your body does not know how to process. Including the fact that if key ingredients are consumed in high doses it can be toxic to your body. Additionally, this has only been consumed since the 1980s and we do not know of any definite long term effects on your body.

Do you believe that if you drink sugar free that you are automatically making a healthier choice? WRONG. There are so many unknowns related to sugar substitutes and dangers that you may not be aware of. Here are 3 things to consider.

What is Aspartame? a white, crystalline, odorless, slightly watersoluble noncarbohydrate powder, C 14 H 18 N 2 O 5, synthesized from amino acids, that is 150–200 times as sweet as sugar: used as a low-calorie sugar substitute in soft drinks, table sweeteners, and other food products. Chemical Name: aspart(yl phenyl) a(linine) m(ethyl) e(ster), the powder’s chemical name Definition derived from: http:// dictionary.reference.com/ In the body, aspartame is broken down into phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. Methanol can be toxic in high amounts, but the amounts that result from the breakdown of aspartame is lower than with many “natural” foods. For example, drinking a liter of diet soda would lead to consumption of 55 milligrams (mg) of methanol, as compared to as much as 680 mg of methanol from a liter of fruit juice. Article sited: cancer.org

Alternatives: There are tons of plans available for losing weight and there isn’t a one size fits all. There are certain things about the plan a friend or relative may be on that may not be the right plan for YOU. Do not let anyone make you feel that the way they are achieving their goals is the ONLY way. It isn’t. Take the time to review different plans that will fit your lifestyle long term. As a Weight Management Coach I would be glad to discuss a great plan with you! Contact information below.

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AAA Insurance Sales The Road to Success Starts Here

WE’RE HIRING! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our AAA Insurance Sales Agent opportunities, apply online at AAA.com/careers or call Insurance Business Manager Chris Raymond at (314) 862-8021 ext. 103

AAA offers the following: ✓ Pension plan and employer-matched 401(k) ✓ Forgivable draw plus commission ✓ Rewarding career advancement opportunities ✓ Excellent benefits package ✓ Paid sick/vacation and holidays

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ART OF FOOD

BUNDT IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

Clementine Pound Cake Who looks forward to family gatherings, cookout & holidays, just to get a slice of grandma’s legendary pound or bundt cake? Whether it be a Lemon, Sock It To Me, 7-Up, Cream Cheese, Coconut or Louisiana Crunch Cake... they’re all irresistible. When you decide to cheat on your diet and indulge, nothing beats a slice of cake that is smooth & light in texture, the “just right” flavor, topped with the perfect melt in your mouth icing. In my family, we typically have 7-Up Pound Cake at all of our gatherings. I’ve perfected the family recipe, so much so that my grandmother almost refuses to make it. She loves to tell everyone that I make it better than her & that I refuse to tell her how I do it. Ha Ha! I quickly remind her that the student is supposed to become better than the teacher. Now I decided to try a little twist to the classic. I fell in love with San Pellegrino’s Natural Sparkling Fruit Soda after I took my first sip of their Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange) flavor. Their natural juice flavors provided an unfamiliar but exciting buzz to my palate. So I decided to swap out the usual 7-Up & use San Pellegrino’s Clementina (Clementine) soda in my bundt cake recipe. It gave me a new flavor and ingredient to love.

3 sticks/1.5 C Unsalted Butter, softened 3 C Granulated Sugar 5 Eggs, large 2.5 Tbsp Orange Extract 1 Tbsp Lemon Extract 1 C San Pellegrino Clementine Zest of 1 Orange (optional) Orange Food Coloring

Glaze 2 C Powdered Sugar 1 Tbsp Orange Juice 2 Tbsp San Pellegrino Clementine leftover Orange Zest

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour pan or use Baker’s Joy on pan. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light & fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. Add one egg at that time, beating well after each addition. Beat in half of the orange zest, lemon and orange extract to combine. Alternating between San Pellegrino and flour, add each gradually until thick and smooth batter comes together. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Leave in pan for about 20 minutes before carefully inverting to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the glaze: In a medium bowl whisk together the glaze ingredients. Drizzle on top of the cake and allow glaze to set before cutting into slices.

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SATURDAY | APRIL 9, 2016 St. Louis 3rd

Natural Hair & Black Cultural EXPO @ New Northside Conference Center 5939 Goodfellow Blvd. Saint Louis, Mo. 63147 10am - 8pm

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This event will be showcasing; Models, LIVE music, poetry, Afrikan drumming, dancers, FREE classes and so much more. Ticket prices are $10 in advance & $15 at the door. You can purchase your advance tickets at: ° Progressive Emporium & Education Center 1108 N Sarah St, St. Louis, MO 63113 ° Napps Hair Salon 1224 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 ° Afro World 7276 Natural Bridge St. Louis, MO 63121 Or online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ st-louis-3rdnatural-hair-and- black-cultural-expo-tickets19508643879

• Vendors are needed • Entertainment is wanted • Sponsors are needed If you would like to be a vendor, a sponsor, to showcase your models or just have general questions call or e-mail (618)514-5240 | nhbce@yahoo. com Copyright © 2016 - All rights reserved.

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Missouri History Museum Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63112

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2016 St. Louis Visionary Awards Honorees (from left to right): Stacy West, De Nichols, Phoebe Dent Weil, Priscilla Block, Sabina England and Denise Thimes

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The St. Louis Visionary Awards celebrates the numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in the greater St. Louis region. Founded in 2003 by Grand Center, Inc., the St. Louis Visionary Awards is now presented by an independent committee of women dedicated to promoting the arts in St. Louis.

AWARDS

Monday, April 25, 2016 The 2016 St. Louis Visionary Awards Deborah Patterson and Cynthia Prost, Co-Hosts 6:00PM - 8:00PM

From established working arts professionals and arts educators to emerging artists and community impact artists, each year’s honorees are always truly “visionary”. To date, 75 such extraordinary women have been honored as Visionaries.

The Sun Theater 3625 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO 63108

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FROM THE LAMBERT BROTHERS

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Black In Time Series

An animated black history web series for the whole family. Season # 1 # 2, And # 3, DVD’s at: BlackArchaeologist.com https://www.facebook.com/BlackArchaeologist/videos/886767681406592/ Copyright © 2016 - All rights reserved.

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Portfolio Fundraiser Moves to Artist's Studio

Janet Riehl's "Women & Wardrobe: The Riehl Collection" exhibit has finished it's successful run at The Portfolio Gallery and Education Center. It brought in $2,000 to help with much-needed building repairs. Many people went home with framed ($150) and unframed ($50) prints they love, and a good time was had by all. Folks have said they would have loved to have seen the show, and were sorry they missed it. Janet has decided to host At Home evenings on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. so you can! Come visit, enjoy the work, and of course buy whatever calls to you. Any profit realized will continue to benefit Portfolio Gallery. If you'd like to come, please contact her at janet.riehl@gmail.com. Janet and Robert Powell, director of Portfolio Gallery and Education Center appeared on Fox 2 news. http://fox2now.com/2014/07/29/women-wardrobe-and-art-on-a-cell-phone-atportfolio/# Janet and her art was featured in the Alton Telegraph. http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/home_top-lifestyle-news/50095336/Artists-workmakes-Riehl-results#.U-Tbf1Ao7qC

Come on out! Meet some new people and enjoy some playful, colorful, and sensuous art inspired by African Women.

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RICKKITA EDWARDS

CARDIO-CORE & MORE AT NORTH COUNTY REC. CENTER

TIMES: MON WEDS FRI 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

She teaches a class 2 Mondays a month at Faith Miracle Temple 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm. (ALL CLASSES ARE FREE)

COMING SOON! WAIST-NOT FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING #GETWAISTEDBYRICKKITA

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New African Paradigm Study Group (NAPSG)

is an organization dedicated to the empowerment and education of our community through book study and our lecture series. We have brought many African scholars to St. Louis to awaken our people and to get on one accord to face the challenges in our community. The NAPSG is in need of your help so we are currently seeking new members to help us continue to be able to meet the demands of our lecture series and our study group. Our study group meets every 3rd Sunday at Sabayet, 4000 Maffit, St. Louis, MO. at 4:00 p.m. Please join us on our journey for knowledge of self, our gods, and our Ancestors. Contact James Steward at (618) 977-8191 for more information. Also, Like us on FaceBook.

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Debra, Has issued a $100 challenge

Help African Non-Profit Open Store African businesses, just like African people, have a responsibility to share their skills and resources with the people. When African businesses are dedicated to our people...

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To all: I am trying to close in on my target for this project, please do two things: Support it with a donation as small as $10.00 and Forward this e-mail to friends, family and colleagues in hopes they can support as well. This link includes both the IndieGoGo site, and my St. Louis on the Air Interview.

Why Hidden Jewels of North St. Louis Matters For those who just want to go straight to the campaign site go here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hidden-jewels-of-stl/x/46548#/ Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make this project happen! Thank you!

-Phillip W. Johnson, Producer of the #Ferguson Film Fire this Time

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Ajuma Muhammad Author of 101 Proven and Effective Strategies for Empowering Black Boys

WATCH NOW!

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f o r E m p o w e r i n g B l a c k B oy s 1. Black boys should maintain a healthy relationship with God. 2. Black boys should honor and always respect their parents. 3. Black boys should embody greatness in everything they do. 4. Black boys should take pride in their history and culture. 5. Black boys should empower their community through leadership and service. 6. Black boys should be role models in their communities. 7. Black boys should honor, respect and protect the black woman. 8. Black boys should work to establish an economic foundation in their communities. 9. Black boys should travel internationally to better understand their place in the world. 10. Black boys should love themselves!

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Walking the Blue Line: A Police Officer Turned Community Activist Provides Solutions for the Racial Divide By Terrell Carter Bettie Youngs Book Publishers

$15.00 paperback

“As I recall my experiences, I find it incredulous that people in law enforcement honestly believe and say that a racial divide and racial profiling don’t exist. An officer’s mind is divided: first, between the police and the general public and second, between the police and minorities.”~ Terrell Carter Walking the Blue Line follows the author’s experiences growing up as a black child in St. Louis, MO, a racially charged city still trying to overcome its divided past, and his five year journey as a law enforcement officer which led him to reevaluate his views on citizens and police alike. Readers are taken on a compelling journey as he details personal stories of the challenges of navigating this new world, including how he had to testify against a former partner for falsifying a major drug arrest. Terrell details the thoughts and tactics of police officers based on their training in the police academy and lessons they learn on the streets and how this information can help citizens better understand why officers do what they do while still holding them accountable for protecting and serving their communities. Walking the Blue Line can be ordered from www.terrellcarter.net, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and traditional booksellers.

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VIDEO: bell hooks + Kevin Powell conversation on manhood, trauma, hiphop, violence against women, healing, more:

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Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. Receives $250,000 Grant from Citi Foundation for Youth Tech Workforce Initiative St. Louis (October 23, 2015) --- Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. received $250,000 to work in collaboration with the City/County Workforce Board and Tech boot-camp Academy along with higher educational partners to provide 250 youth with 21st century IT skills training and credentialing that leads to long-term IT-related employment in the St. Louis region. “The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis runs innovative, proven programs that connect young adults to jobs in urban centers”, said Michael McMillan, President and CEO of the Urban League. “Working in partnership with America’s Promise Alliance and the Citi Foundation, we will provide IT skills training that will better prepare more low-income youth in St. Louis creating pathways to academic and career success.” The Youth Opportunity Fund Program is designed to support direct-service programs that empower urban youth, ages 16-24 that are St. Louis City and County residents. A total of 12 grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations in 10 of the largest U.S. cities: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Newark, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. For more information about the Youth Tech Workforce Initiative, please call (314) 679-3500. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. is a social service and advocacy organization that works to fulfill its mission of Empowering Communities and Changing Lives. Programs are offered in the areas of Economic Empowerment, Meeting Families Basic Needs, Educational Quality and Equality and Civic Engagement and Social Justice. About America’s Promise Alliance America’s Promise Alliance leads an alliance of organizations, communities and individuals dedicated to making the promise of America real for every child. As its signature effort, the GradNation campaign mobilizes Americans to increase the on-time high school graduation rate to 90 percent by 2020 and prepare young people for postsecondary enrollment and the 21st century workforce. For more information, visit www.americaspromise.org. About the Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyze job opportunities for youth, and reimagine approaches to building economically vibrant cities. The Citi Foundation’s “More than Philanthropy” approach leverages the enormous expertise of Citi and its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit www.citifoundation.com. ###

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Meet/Greet Author Dr. Eugene Redmond Time: 3pm-5pm at Afro World

Mar. 12th

Local Author’s book signing Lydia Douglas, Stanley Pitchford, Marie Elliot & Artist Antoinette Crayton Time: 3pm-5pm at Afro World

Mar. 26th

Meet Actress/life coach Redina Medley with a one act excerpt of Herstory “the new Harriet Tubman” Time:5pm-8pm at Afro World

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Meet/Greet Dr. Johnson author of “The Black Biblical Heritage” Time: 3-5pm at Afro World

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Closing in on my goal for “Fire this Time” - if everyone would do two things 1) support the making of this film with just a $20.00 donation and 2) encourage 2 of your friends to do the same - it will allow me to license some additional footage and photos - you can donate now by going here: http://www.cmt-tv.org/#!join-the-team/c1195 CMT-TV.org is a 501c3 non-profit organizations thus your donations are tax deductible - thank you - the making of this film will help me attract more resources which will allow real community filmmaking in STL -Phillip W. Johnson Producer of the #Ferguson Film Fire this Time

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