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Many of you all may have heard of Greenwood, whether it was through research, or televison shows such as the “Watchmen”. This Memorial Day Weekend marks the one hundred year anniversary of the massacre that took place in Greenwood, Oklahoma….
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It looks like things are getting back to normal or at least to our new normal. Now that Covid restrictions have eased up and mask mandates are loosening, are you ready to hit the club? I guess we will see…
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The school year is coming to an end, and graduation season is here. I always get a kick out of the host at the graduation telling everyone to remain silent until they read all the names. They obviously don’t know…
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The inaugural music festival, September 10-12 in the Grand Center Arts District, will feature six stages and 60+ acts including Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy Ayers St. Louis, Mo. – May 11, 2021 – Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy…
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Happy Mother’s Day weekend! It is that time of the year to show our appreciation to the women who gave birth to us. Love goes beyond the measure of buying your mother material things. Now, if your mom wants that…
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We are closing out another month, and things seem to be running smoother than it was last year at this time. As things seem to be getting back to normal, music events and venues have been on the uprise. I’m…
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There is a sigh of relief as the case of Derek Chauvin came to an end on Wednesday. Chauvin was convicted of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. This case looks…
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How are you all doing? Daunte Wright is the latest in a long line of bad policing in our country. When former officer Kim Potter mistaken her gun for a taser and killed Daunte Wright. My heart aches for Daunte…
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Here’s your chance to win a free pod to one of the livest concerts this Spring! Friday May 21st at City Foundry STL, NandoSTL returns to the stage live in concert! One lucky winner will be randomly selected and can…
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Tishaura Jones made history on April 6th when she became the first Black woman elected to the top position of mayor. I have got to say the last several months in St. Louis has been refreshing. We have seen Cori…
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Earlier this week former police officer Derek Chauvin trial began for the death of George Floyd. As the country awaits the outcome of this trial, I want to remain stedfast that justice will prevail for the Floyd family. I am…
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Earlier this week I got in a new book “The Marathon Don’t Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle”. The book reminded me that it has been two years since Nipsey’s untimely death back in 2019. Having gone to…
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It’s spring again, or at least that is what the calendar will say this Saturday. I am excited that warmer weather is approaching. Quarantining during the winter was frustrating to say the least. I think we all need to get…
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It’s hard to believe it has been a year since Covid was declared a global pandemic. I remember as a child in school I heard about the 1918 Flu epidemic that wiped out some 500 million people. The way modern…
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March is here and that means Spring is just around the corner. It is also Women’s History Month, so let us pay our respects to the women who have made history in America. I would like to pay a special…
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On Thursday February 18, 2021 We lost the legendary Prince Markie Dee of the Fat Boys. This Puerto Rican emcee/songwriter/producer/actor pushed the culture in remarkable ways. Mark Morales aka Prince Markie Dee started his career in Hip Hop alongside his…
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