Diversity: a business imperative A 64-page special section devoted to issues of inclusion in the region.
Special section
Vol. 84 No. 17
CAC Audited JULY 26 – AUG. 1, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY
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Clay responds to Post-Dispatch
Tishaura Jones reacts to Post snub
‘The Post editorial board has zero diversity - and therefore zero credibility’ By Chris King Of The St. Louis American The St. Louis American: The Post endorsement of Russ Carnahan was no surprise, was it? U.S. Rep Wm. Lacy Clay: I was disappointed, but not surprised. They completely ignored the most important meas-
ure, which is who does the best job producing real results for the people you represent. The American: After your interview with them, you told me there was no diversity on the Post editorial board.
See CLAY, A6
U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay greets campaign workers and supporters in his campaign office. Clay is up for reelectionin the Aug. 7 primary.
‘I am running for Treasurer, they’re running for parking-lot attendant’ By Rebecca S. Rivas Of The St. Louis American
‘Holliday’ for Girl Scouts
“I have 15 years experience in banking, human resources, hospital administration and policymaking.” – State Rep. Tishaura O. Jones
The St. Louis American: In the Post-Dispatch editorial that endorsed Alderman Fred Wessels for city Treasurer, it stated that you – an investment banker – don’t have the experience to manage the city’s banking needs, but Wessels as a hospital administrator and non-profit executive does. What is your reaction to that? Tishaura O. Jones: I have the same experience he has. I was a hospital administrator for 10 years. The hospital (People’s Health Centers) is also a non-profit organization, so I also have non-profit administration experience. But not one candidate has ever worked for a bank or investment firm, and I See JONES, A6
Photo by Wiley Price
“Dreamgirls” star Jennifer Holliday and Robbie Montgomery, owner of Sweetie Pie’s and star of the OWN reality show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s,” visited with Atlanta youth from the Girl Scout troop based at Holliday’s home church, Mount Welcome Baptist Church in Atlanta. The Muny treated the Girl Scouts to a meal at Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust on Saturday.
Art museum celebrates diversity milestone Renee Franklin, director of community partnerships for the Saint Louis Art Museum (left), and Bill Appleton, assistant director of public programs (right), pose with past Bearden fellows Rochelle Caruthers, Sherri Williams and Jennifer Doyle.
Romare Bearden Graduate Minority Fellowship Program turns 20 By Kenya Vaughn Of The St. Louis American “When you get a diverse staff, your programming and your institution will bring together all of those different viewpoints – which will make a richer institution,” said Renee Franklin, director of community partnerships for the Saint Louis Art Museum. The museum recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Romare Bearden Graduate Minority Fellowship Program, in conjunction with hosting the National Alliance of African and African American Art Support Groups’ annual conference. See BEARDEN, A7 Photo by Wiley Price
Silver anniversary for Education Salute 25th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala is Sept. 14 American staff The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday, September 14 at the America’s Center. This Silver Anniversary gala’s General Co-Chairs are Vanessa Foster-Cooksey, Senior Director, Community Affairs at Anheuser-Busch, and Michael McMillan, License Collector of the City of St. Louis. Dinner Committee Co-Chairs are Anisha Morrell, Director of Communications and See SALUTE, A7