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Inspiring transformation Normandy Early Childhood Center a benchmark of success
By Sylvester Brown Jr. St. Louis American Considering men represent only 2.5% of preschool and kindergarten teachers and 21.5% of elementary and middle school teachers in America, an email to the St. Louis American praising the accomplishments of two Black educators at Normandy Early Learning Center deserved attention and follow-up. LeDominique Rhodes, who described herself as “a parent within the Normandy Schools Collaborative for over a decade,” wrote to say she witnessed “firsthand the remarkable transformation taking place at the Normandy Early Childhood Center.” Rhodes highlighted “the leadership” of the school’s principal and assistant principal, Dr. Lanor Payne, and Aman Lado respectively for the center’s remarkable success and improvements in its “culture, climate, and academic performance.”
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Vol. 96 No. 2 COMPLIMENTARY
Rev. Haynes has short stay as Rainbow Push CEO By Alvin A. Reid St. Louis American
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Normandy Early Childhood Center Principal Dr. Lanor Payne and Assistant Principal Aman Lado on campus Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024.
A lifted spirit A member of the Ayodele Drum and Dance Company performs an acrobatic jump during the BLACK DANCE – USA tribute to Mama Safiyah Chauvin on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at COCA in University City. BLACK DANCE – USA: A Celebration in Movement was celebrated over three days and, along with the tribute concert, included dance festival classes, drumming, vendors and food at Better Family Life, Inc.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson served as CEO of Rainbow Push for 40 years. His predecessor lasted just three months. Pastor Frederick Haynes III abruptly resigned on Monday, catching Jackson and civil rights advocates off guard. Haynes’ decision to step down was first announced by Roland Martin on his Black Star Network. He later told The Associated Press that he submitted his resignation letter, citing Frederick personal reflection Haynes III and a need to step down amid ongoing challenges. Haynes expressed gratitude to Rev. Jackson for the opportunity but did not delve into specifics about his decision. “After a time of prayer and consultation, I felt it was best to step
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Minority college faculty members underrepresented Study praises HBCUs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire
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A long time coming $23.5M award to Black undercover police officer beaten by colleagues
By Sylvester Brown Jr. St. Louis American On Monday, St. Louis Circuit Judge Joseph Whyte awarded nearly $23.5 million to former police officer Luther Hall, who was beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest in 2017. The incident occurred during a time of great tension on
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the streets of St. Louis. That afternoon, former St. Louis police officer, Jason Stockley, was acquitted of the December 20, 2011, fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith. Stockley left the department in 2013 and wasn’t charged with first degree manslaughter until 2016 after then-Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce cited unspecified new evidence.
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A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), commissioned by Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Virginia), has unveiled n Despite modconcerning est increases in trends regarding their numbers the representaover the past tion of Black and Hispanic two decades, faculty members Black and in higher educaHispanic individ- tion institutions. uals remain sigDespite modest increases in nificantly undertheir numbers represented over the past among college two decades, faculty. Black and Hispanic individuals remain significantly underrepresented among college faculty. The study, which examined data spanning from fiscal years 2003 to 2021, found that while the proportions of Black
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St. Louis American Boys ‘Fab Five’ All-Star Team
The members of the 2024 St. Louis American “Fab Five” All-Star Basketball First Team are a talented group of players that have won a lot of games and championships.
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