Re-imaginging a Black Agenda
Published in St. Louis American, December 24, 2018 Recently Michael Butler convened a gathering of black community stakeholders. The former Missouri state representative had the audacity to run against long-time politico Sharon Carpenter and the campaign savvy to take her job as St. Louis recorder of deeds. Butler’s main goal for the convening was to […]
The GOP’s rolling coup
Published in St. Louis American, December 13, 2018 A month past the November election, North Carolina’s election board has refused to certify the results in the 9th Congressional District. The bi-partisan board is investigating voter irregularities and possible criminal deviations around absentee ballots. Once the smoke finally clears, it could mean a new election between […]
Indictment of cops is not enough
Published in St. Louis American, December 6, 2018 Every so often the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department gives the community a gift. Sometimes that unplanned generosity is at cost of some poor soul – usually black in skin color. Such is the case of Luther Hall. Prior to 1983, the African-American community complained of throw-away […]