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Black judge to preside over Jan. 6 Trump case
Tanya Chutkan an Obama appointee
U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan will preside over former President Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington, D.C. Chutkan had previously denied Trump’s 2021 motion to prevent records from being given to the January 6 committee.
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, a Black woman, will preside over the case of former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This decision comes after Chutkan’s previous involvement in key motions related to
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Vol. 95 No. 18 COMPLIMENTARY
Echols an inaugural Obama Foundation cohort 44th president creates leadership program
By Sylvester Brown Jr. St. Louis American The Obama Foundation Leaders USA program has tapped Dr. Frederick L. Echols, a former St. Louis Health Director, as one of its 2023 “Inaugural Cohort” members. Echols will participate in a six-month leadership development program in which “new leaders will accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities with a focus on strengthening institutions across sectors toward a more inclusive, participatory democracy,” according to an Obama Dr. Foundation release. Frederick Echols, who said he L. Echols has deep admiration for President Obama’s “lasting legacy” and his foundational work, is proud to have been selected as a foundation leader. “Being part of the Obama Foundation’s inaugural USA Leaders cohort is an immense privilege, and I am determined to serve as a positive role model for young people globally, especially those from marginalized communities,” Echols said.
Pitching in Boston Celtics forward and four-time NBA All Star Jayson Tatum was joined by his son, Deuce, as the St. Louis native threw a ceremonial first pitch before the Minnesota Twins-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
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Brand new
Harris-Stowe celebrates its new ‘Potential’ By Alvin A. Reid St. Louis American
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Urban Expo includes job fair, Back to School Festival By Alvin A. Reid St. Louis American
Former boxing champion Devon Alexander shared some pugilist tips with Anniya Johnson on Monday at the Gamble Recreation Center in North St. Louis.
Devon Alexander, who kept St. Louis on the international boxing scene while holding two world championship belts, cherishes memories of his early bouts at the St. Louis Black Expo and the good times he had during those weekends.
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No Competition Salon was six years in the making
The No Competition Barber and Beauty Salon in Jennings recently celebrated its opening, culminating Carnell Wings’ six-year endeavor to open the barber shop and beauty salon.
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The power of three ‘Ps” are part of Harris-Stowe State University’s future. HSSU has unveiled its new tagline: Potential, Possibility and Power after a year-long process that included n The Vashon surveys, focus Center on the and stuHSSU campus groups, dent input. of Harris-Stowe As HSSU State University President Dr. LaTonia Collins officially Smith enters opened on her third year at Tuesday April the helm of the 11, 2023. HBCU, her school has structured a new strategic plan, celebrated the opening of its newest building, and continued expanding its programs. The Vashon Center on the HSSU campus of Harris-Stowe State University officially opened on Tuesday April 11, 2023. The renovated center is home to the Wolff Jazz Institute and
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SPORTS
Colleges get the call from area football standouts
The East St. Louis Flyers enter the upcoming high school football season as the area’s top team and is a strong contender for another Illinois state championship.
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