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Angelleen Peters-Lewis named 2023 Stellar Performer in Health Care By Kenya Vaughn The St. Louis American When Angelleen Peters-Lewis was growing up in her hometown of Boston, she initially had dreams of becoming an attorney. In her junior year of high school, she found herself pregnant. Instead of derailing her professional goals, the compassionate healthcare she received from a nurse as she dealt with the side-ef-
Angelleen Peters-Lewis, vice president and chief operating officer of BarnesJewish Hospital, is the St. Louis American Foundation’s 2023 Stellar Performer in Health Care.
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fects of her pregnancy put her on path to a renewed purpose. “I used to be ashamed of my story, but one person came up to me and said, ‘because of you, I realized I could go to school,’” said Peters-Lewis. “The opportunity to provide hope is not some-
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Vol. 95 No. 7 COMPLIMENTARY
Ex-Marine charged in Neely’s subway killing St. Louis American staff Soon after the White House demanded a “thorough investigation” into the murder of Jordan Neely, an unhoused Black man, earlier this month on a subway car in New York, the suspect, an n Witnesses ex-Marine, learned he will face second-declaim that gree manslaughter while riding charges. the F train on “We can confirm that Daniel Penny May 1, Neely will be arrested on appeared a charge of managitated as slaughter in the he sought second degree,” the Manhattan district food. Penny attorney’s office proceeded announced in a stateto place ment late Thursday. Neely in a Penny was arraigned and crimchokehold for nearly 15 inally charged in a Manhattan court the minutes. following day. Witnesses claim that while riding the F train on May 1, Neely appeared agitated as he sought food. Penny proceeded to place Neely in a chokehold for nearly 15 minutes. Neely, who had been celebrated for his subway performances impersonating the late pop star Michael Jackson, died shortly after the incident, and while police questioned Penny, they released him without charges. “Jordan Neely’s killing was tragic and deeply disturbing,” a White House spokes-
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Gardner quits, leaving confusion behind her
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Barnes Hospital, ya’ll!” before sharing his St. Louis story. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Aralean Banks and Sterling Brown. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Stanford University in Palto Alto, California, before receiving his master’s degree in fine arts from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He married fel-
The end of Kim Gardner’s tenure as St. Louis Circuit Attorney ended suddenly on Tuesday morning - and she left confusion in her wake. Gardner announced she was resigning immediately and would not remain in office until June 1, 2023, the date she wrote she would leave office in her resigKim nation letter on May 4, Gardner 2023. In a statement, the CAO said Gardner “has worked with St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and his office to ensure a comprehensive transition plan is in place to handle cases that prioritizes public safety.” “Effective immediately, Kimberly M. Gardner will end her service as the city of
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Sterling K. Brown, a St. Louis native and an award-winning actor and producer, delivered the 2023 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis May 15, 2023.
‘I’m straight outta Barnes’ Sterling K. Brown tells Wash U graduates ‘avoid routine of comfort’
By Sylvester Brown Jr. The St. Louis American Adorned in a green and black ceremonial robe, native St. Louisan, and star of the former NBC Emmy and Golden Globe nominated drama series, “This Is Us,” actor Sterling K. Brown delivered the commencement speech for Washington University’s 2023 Graduates.
“Class of 2023, you did it. While this chapter of your formal education has ended, the next chapter of your life awaits,” Brown told the cheering crowd of graduates. “Afterall, this isn’t the ‘it’s over’ speech,” Brown continued, “This is the beginning of something new and I’m sure many of you are wondering ‘what’s next?’” Brown joked, “I’m straight outta
HEALTH
Alzheimer’s disproportionate impact on minorities
Why is the Black population two times more likely, and the Hispanic population one and half times more likely, to develop Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association?
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SPORTS
Track and field stars dashing to state
The small school track and field standouts take center stage in the state capitol this weekend at the Missouri Class 1-2 State Championships at Jefferson City High.
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