By Marvin-Alonzo Greer “Mr. President, why not make America safe for democracy?” read a sign after the East St. Louis race riot. Despite the increasing racial terror of the early…
Author: Letter to the Editor
My North Side love letter
By Pancho Rucker Dear North St. Louis, You have been the most impactful thing to ever affect and influence my life. You’ve raised a boy and showed him how to be…
Harris-Stowe University has storied past
By Alandrea Stewart For more than 160 years, people of all backgrounds have benefited from the exceptional instruction that is the legacy of Harris-Stowe State University. Harris-Stowe is a public,…
For black men, clothing comes with a label
By Pamela Hornsby-Irvin I was dining out in the Delmar Loop with my bestie, and I conjured up a conversation with an African-American lady who had two beautiful daughters and…
Affirmation 'gang' offers guidance, support
By Andrea Scott On Jan. 20, many people celebrated historical leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I celebrate his life every day by sharing my own life story, and…
African Americans and the vote
By Shakia Gullette Historically, Black History Month encourages us all to reflect, recognize and re-engage with the historical legacy of those from our past and present. In 1915, Carter G.…
Guest opinion: Co-opting name, legacy of Homer G. Phillips Hospital is wrong
To the City of St. Louis, The Board of Aldermen, Paul McKee and Congressman Lacy Clay: On August 19th, 1979, I woke up at my home across the street from…
Letter to the editor: A council of elders could help raise, save children
I agree whole heartedly with St. Louis Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards, who was St. Louis’ chief juvenile court judge for a number of years. He said, “It is important…
St. Louis NAACP President Adolphus M. Pruitt II: On airport privatization, deal or no deal?
The notion of airport privatization has generated any number of conspiracy theories. They range from an outright sale of the airport to a money grab by consultants – but none…