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Bell, Bush embrace Brown Jackson SCOTUS nomination Praise her public defender work
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson met with key Senators on Wednesday, as she begins preparaiton for her confirmation hearings which begin on March 21.
By Alvin A. Reid The St. Louis American
Wesley Bell, St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, shared a story with The St. Louis American on Wednesday regarding Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Recently I had the opportunity to hire a veteran attorney, who happened to be a woman. I knew this individual was intelligent, possessed an exemplary command of the law, and had the experience and temperament to do the job,” he said. Listed among her references was a retired judge, and Bell contacted him. “When I called him, he was on another phone call and said he would call me back, but asked me, ‘What is this about?’ I See BROWN JACKSON, A6
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Concert of historic note Singer Capathia Jenkins, from New York, was the guest soloist at The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus Black History Month concert Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Powell Symphony Hall.
Vol. 93 No. 49 COMPLIMENTARY
Salute to Health
‘The community motivates me to serve them’
Stellar Performer: Dr. Tifani Sanford managed COVID-19 response team through the pandmedic By JoAnn Weaver The St. Louis American Dr. Tifani I. Sanford graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed a family medicine residency at SIU School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals in Springfield. Sanford is the daughter of Mark Sanford and Kathleen Foster, both of St. Louis. She is a graduate of Metro High School and Xavier University. “I chose to work in health care, along with others, to make a difference, especially in my community,” Sanford said. “There weren’t many Black doctors around in the community that I saw and the ones that I did see Dr. Tifani you know I was inspired Sanford by them.” Sanford talked about how influential Black physicians were in her upbringing. “I looked up to them and I wanted to be them, and I wanted to make the difference they made,” Sanford said. “I wanted to always help and give back to my own community in a way that would benefit them.” Sanford started working for Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers in 2015 as a clinical projects manager. She has worked for the federally qualified health center off and on since she was 14. “This was really a time that allowed me to grow because it was a career path job opportunity that let me learn a lot in different areas of health care that are not taught in medical school,” she said. “I learned about the different types of health insurance, different health See SANFORD, A7
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TD4 Electrical: a Black owned powerhouse Got boost from Guarantee
By Alvin A. Reid The St. Louis American There was no guarantee Tommy L. Davis’ TD4 Electrical Company would be successful in the competitive world of electrical contracting. In 2006, Rick Oertli, Guarantee Electrical Company chair and CEO, invested in fledgling TD4. His trust paid off when Davis announced this week his firm bought back the equity position held by Guarantee and is now a 100% minority-owned company. “We are proud of what we have accomplished over the past 16 years at TD4, and we are grateful to Rick and Guarantee for believing and investing in us,” Davis said. “Not many contractors can claim the level
BUSINESS
Ameren Illinois: Lighting the way
Ameren Illinois broke ground Tuesday on its East St. Louis Solar Energy Center that by 2023 will generate enough electricity to power 500 homes.
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From left, TD4 Electrical Vice President Tommy L. Davis III, Rick J. Oertli, Guarantee Electric chair and CEO and Tommy L. Davis Jr., TD4 chair at the company’s south St. Louis headquarters. When Davis’ firm was in its infancy, Oertli invested in it and that support helped it grow into success.
n TD4 employs 75 electricians, and its 30,000 square-feet of warehouse space makes it one of St. Louis’ largest minority-owned contractors.
of success we have worked hard to achieve. We look forward to remaining one of the area’s premier electrical contractors that happens to be 100% minority owned.” TD4 employs 75 electricians, and its 30,000 square-feet of warehouse space makes it one of St. Louis’ largest minority-owned See TD4, A7
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HEALTH
SPORTS
Author offers link between food and health
Bishop DuBourg crowned District 4 hoop kings
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LaTonya Neely’s book, “Simple Changes for Your Healthy Mind and Relationship,” informs readers how food can heal every aspect of life.
Bishop DuBourg entered the winner’s circle for the first time in more than a decade when it won the Class 3, District 4 championship last Friday night.