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Hon. Marty Murray Opens Roy Clay Computer Lab

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Marty Murray Jr

There are only a few magnet schools that offer some computer programming. Therefore, the majority of students are not being prepared for high paying jobs in technology. The question is how can we prepare our youth. The answer is the Roy Clay Sr Computer Lab.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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Delux Black Love, Politics

Yinka Faleti Dreams of Brighter Missouri

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Marty Murray Jr

Running for Secretary of State is not a decision that one makes overnight. Examining the moments that led to this point is an insightful look into who Yinka is as a person.

Friday, October 30, 2020

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Black In America, Community, Politics

Letter From a Midwestern City on Fire

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Marty Murray Jr

Waking up after a night of protest you might ask how the sun can rise after a night like that; a night filled with chaos, anger, pain, and devastation. You can see the flames turn to ashes and smell the…

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Politics

The Board of Alderman President Debate Heats Up

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DELUX Magazine

The Board of Alderman President debate was Saturday evening at Harris Stowe University. The candidates delve into topics such as what they think the most important role of the Board of Aldermen President is, stance on city ward reductions, stance…

Monday, January 28, 2019

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Politics

Black Politicians and Media Mud

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DELUX Magazine

Black Politicians and Media Mud words by Christi Griffin Adding to the victory in St. Louis County, the November Election Day also delivered the first African American ever to be elected to the office of Recorder of Deeds in the 254-year…

Monday, January 7, 2019

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Politics

America’s Face-Off With Bigotry on the Ballots

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Shadress Denise

As we prepare for tomorrow’s midterms—it seems like America is torn between going full-blown Hunger Games or finding our way back to the 1950’s Civil Rights movement. Either way, tomorrow is desperately important for the progression of this country, and…

Monday, November 5, 2018

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Politics

Bob McCulloch…Is This The End of His Reign?

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Tef Poe

As the race of the century dawns upon us in St. Louis County, I think it’s imperative to remind our folks what is truly at stake. St. Louis County is splintered into cubby holes of racism. Prejudice is embedded in the…

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

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Politics

Vote or Die….Literally

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Shadress Denise

As we have seen over the past couple of decades, the importance of voting has become front and center. Specifically, local elections due to the recent rise in police brutality cases and the lack of indictments for them. Politics is…

Monday, July 23, 2018

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Politics, White People White Peopling

Pimps Can Be Politicians in America Too

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Shadress Denise

White privilege has reared its head once again. America has officially become Love & Hip-Hop USA. As each day passes, we’re forced to be unwilling cast members of the White House Apprentice—and without any participation—we are becoming the ratchet reality show…

Thursday, June 14, 2018

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News, Politics

Trump’s Lead Attorney Chucks Him The Deuces And Quits

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Shadress Denise

Well it seems the sinking ship known as the Trump administration is still going down like the Titanic. Trump’s lead attorney, John Dowd has recently said to hell with everything away, followed suit with the rest of the sane people…

Thursday, March 22, 2018

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Politics

St. Louis Needs a Political Manicure

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DeMarco Davidson

HANGNAIL POLITICIANS Have you ever had a hangnail? When you discovered it, did you think, “How did I get this hangnail?” Immediately, you began to think about how painful it will be to remove said hangnail. Along with the pain,…

Thursday, March 1, 2018

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News, Politics

ICYMI: Rep. Bruce Franks Fox News Interview with Tucker Carlson

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DeWarren Smith

One of our favorite real life super heroes Rep Bruce Franks was interviewed last night by Fox News’ talking head Tucker Carlson on Tucker Carlson Tonight in a segment entitled “No Allegiance”. The purpose of the interview was to…

Saturday, January 13, 2018

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People Who Inspire, Politics

San Francisco Gets A New Mayor And She’s A Black Woman!

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Shadress Denise

The world is truly getting a front row seat to some of our black girl magic! Only hours after the City of San Francisco lost their Mayor Ed Lee, Board President London Breed assumed the role as the city’s first…

Thursday, December 14, 2017

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Culture, Politics

Keisha Lance Bottoms Spreads Her Black Girl Magic Across Atlanta

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Shadress Denise

It was a close call in Atlanta as the votes came in last night. The city’s tight mayoral race came down to two women competing for the Mayor spot. But, Keisha Lance Bottoms made it her night. A current city…

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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Community, Culture, Politics

Black People Sweep Election Polls On Election Day!

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Shadress Denise

What a day for black people this past election day. Yesterday, black men and women swept polls across the country, taking positions as the Mayors and other elected officials in their cities. A lot of the winners turned out to…

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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Politics

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