Needed: A new crime-fighting paradigm
Posted St. Louis American – Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:45 am As part of its ongoing work around local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression (CAPCR) has been facilitating community forums to discuss re-thinking public safety. A component of the town hall is a presentation that highlights […]
Hathaway Re-incarnated
I have experienced three phenomenal one-person shows in my life. Two were on the stage of the St. Louis Black Repertory Theater. One was tonight at the Black Rep. It is the powerful performance by Kevin Roston, Jr. that shatters this oblivion. Roston draws upon his experiences with a mother with mental illness and along with his extensive research […]
Our Talented Prince
This is my favorite image of Prince: His musical protest against the exploitive tactics of Warner Bros in 1995. His symbolic statement against the record company spoke volumes to the manner in which the industry not only suppresses creativity but tries to control the financial success of artists. As a fan of “Unsung” I am convinced that […]