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CAC Audited OCTOBER 25 – 31, 2018
Vol. 90 No. 31 COMPLIMENTARY
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‘Let your voice be heard’
Black leaders endorse McCaskill ‘Claire’s opponent will be a rubber stamp for the current president’ By Chris King Of The St. Louis American Black voters in St. Louis who listen to urban radio are being subjected to a barrage of misinformation about the U.S. Senate race on November 6, but black leaders are clear in their support of incumbent U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri). “Claire McCaskill has stood with me in defense of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and the right to vote,” said U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D-Missouri). “Holding her seat is essential, not just for Missouri, but for our nation.” The national interest that U.S. Senator Clay referenced involves Claire the Republican majorities in McCaskill both houses of Congress and their enabling of President Trump’s destructive policies. Both national parties, as well as national media, have focused on this race because its outcome could be critical to whether Republicans maintain control of the Senate. McCaskill’s Republican opponent, Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, has been unwavering in his support Photo by Wiley Price
Voters cast absentee ballots at the St. Louis election board on Wednesday, October 24. They were not required to show a photo ID, as a constitutional amendment requiring that was overturned in the courts. Absentee voting is underway for the November 6 midterm election.
As Missouri voters prepare for Nov. 6, they no longer need a photo ID By Rebecca Rivas Of The St. Louis American Rev. Traci Blackmon is co-hosting a voter education forum at her church in Florissant on Saturday to make sure people know how much is at stake in the November 6 midterm election. One of the most nationally important U.S.
Senate races will be contested in Missouri, as will ballot issues for raising the minimum wage, cleaning up the campaign-contribution process, and legalizing medical marijuana, among others. “These are issues that impact our daily lives and are necessary for us to weigh in on,” Blackmon said. “And to evaluate the
candidates up for election based on one’s own moral principles for healthy and equitable living. At least let your voice be heard.” Blackmon pointed out that not voting does not remove you from the political process. See VOTERS, A6
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Homegrown BLAck mALeS
Fulfilling the expectations of a man By Chester A. Deanes Jr. For The St. Louis American
2018 PeoPLe AgAinSt Poverty cAmPAign
Huge life payoff through CWAH Nominate an individual or family for help by Nov. 3 By Gwen Swan For The St. Louis American India Dulaney describes herself as hard-working. She has been working double shifts as a security monitor at the Goodwill halfway house. “I’m trying to make as much money as I can while they’re offering the overtime,” she said. She is working on a dual savings goal – saving for a rainy day and for her son’s football trip to Florida. That same goaloriented, determined nature was what led Dulaney, somewhat Photo by Wiley Price
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India Dulaney and Michelle Worthy of CWAH
Part of a year-long series, presented by The American and the Brown School at Washington University, on changing the narratives and outcomes of young black males in St. Louis. My parents migrated to St. Louis from Aberdeen, Mississippi, expecting to build a good life for us. A year later, Daddy left us. He sent us Easter clothes and trunks full of toys during Christmas. He was not present and involved, but he sent packages! Chester A. When I was 10, one Deanes Jr. Saturday after working her second job Momma said, “Son, your father is not returning. I expect you to help the family by working, bringing money in the house and protecting your sisters and brothers.” I said, “Okay, Momma.” See MALES, A7