Maranda Richardson, Founder and President, says “2018 is just the beginning, we are eager to increase our efforts to transform and elevate Black communities.” After an eventful year, Black Funders of St. Louis (BFSTL) unveils an infographic summarizing its varied…
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MUST READ THURSDAY: LOVE, HEARTBREAK, & HANGOVERS by Shadress Denise I loved you tenderly, totally, & tragically. I loved you so hard, so much, and so deep, I could barely feel the cracking of my rib cage, as the fragments…
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Amber Rose is sharing the details of her past life. It’s one that includes selling crack cocaine. But, she says she just wasn’t cut out for that kind life and stepped back. We know this because she recently made the confession –…
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2019 Phenomenal Kid Awards The inaugural Phenomenal Kid Awards where Delux Magazine recognizes 25 inspirational kids between ages 5 -18 (18 yr old must still be in High School) who are pushing the envelope past their young years. We truly…
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DELUX EATS: THE SLUTTY VEGAN The fun burger bar offers sexy dishes such as The Fussy Hussy and the Hollywood Hooker Philly. Atlanta, GA-based vegan food truck The Slutty Vegan will open its first brick-and-mortar location next month. In August, owner Pinky…
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Truth IS….you do know that you can be rock star level amazing and a person can still not love you…don’t you? This starts from an early age, but most don’t relate it to their adult lives because honestly and frankly…
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Growing up in the Fairgrounds Park neighborhood, located on the northside of St. Louis, Reggie Blackwell began his educational journey at Webster Elementary. Blackwell remained at Webster until the third grade when he then transferred to Shepard Elementary, before moving…
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I pray that by sharing my experience, it helps news corporations understand our responsibility to America. The facts about race and TV news Many news stations were created in the 50’s and 60’s when America allowed people to segregate themselves based…
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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…
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“Let’s set the record straight…” Wesley Bell St. Louis County Prosecutor One lesson I learned from my time as a Councilman in Ferguson is “patience.” Our team created a working document to begin discussions “internally” with the Prosecutors in the…
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WIG OUT BET Networks announces premiere of its original digital series “WIG OUT” starring celebrity hairstylist Cliff Vmir. The eight-episode series follows Cliff and his crew in Atlanta, the “Hair Capital,” as he’s hungrier than ever to continue to take…
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THE UP COMPANIES SETS STANDARDS FOR RECRUITING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE, PROMOTING SKILLED LABOR AMONG ST. LOUIS MINORITIES According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction jobs will grow faster than the average for all other occupations from 2014 to 2024….
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Traveling to a different country is always fun, but it can be overwhelming if you aren’t prepared. There are so many little things that you should be aware of before traveling out of the country. Here is a list a…
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Truth is… this journey we’re on called life is not for the faint of heart. You will have days, weeks, and times it will feel like months or years that it’s an endless cycle of “what the [expletive]!” It sucks…
Read moreThere’s a saying that many elders use, ” Be wise with your words because they have the power to speak life or death into someone.” And it’s actually a very true saying. Have you ever argued with someone so bad…
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