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Alvin Reid
Verified
News Editor, St. Louis American
Kirkwood
Beats
Mexico, Narratives, Untold Stories, International
Content
By Alvin Reid Verified| St. Louis American Verified Of the more than 60 entrants in the Southside Ballers NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket competition, I found myself in fifth place at the close of the first Thursday of action. A last minute, impetuous decision to change an original pick from Arkansas over Kansas to KU winning cost me a vital point. It wasn’t a pick from the heart, the Razorbacks’ top scorer and rebounder was out with an injury.
By Alvin Reid Verified| St. Louis American Verified The fight against cancer is more difficult for St. Louis area residents faced with food insecurity and lack of nutritious foods, which often accompanies lack of fresh produce. To help reduce the causes, the American Cancer Society has awarded $50,000to Food Outreachto provide free medically tailored meals, groceries, and dietetic counseling to people with cancer during treatment.
By Alvin Reid Verified| St. Louis American Verified Of the more than 60 entrants in the Southside Ballers NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket competition, I found myself in fifth place at the close of the first Thursday of action. A last minute, impetuous decision to change an original pick from Arkansas over Kansas to KU winning cost me a vital point. It wasn’t a pick from the heart, the Razorbacks’ top scorer and rebounder was out with an injury.
Company Info
St. Louis American
The St. Louis American is a historic African-American weekly newspaper based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1928 by Judge Nathan B. Young Jr. and other prominent leaders, it serves as a vital source of community journalism. As the longest continuously published weekly newspaper in the St. Louis area and the largest weekly newspaper in Missouri, it provides independent political perspectives and amplifies Black voices. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including local news, politics, education, health, and culture, specifically tailored to the African-American community in St. Louis. It has a strong legacy of community advocacy, focusing on civil rights, social justice, and economic empowerment. With a dedicated readership that includes local businesses and civic organizations, The St. Louis American plays a significant role in fostering independent political discourse and supporting underrepresented voices in the region.
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Founded: 1928