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Black mayors swap tech solutions

3 years 3 months ago
As St. Louis works to boost its credentials as a growing technology hub, city officials also are looking at how to best meet the cityโ€™s internal tech needs.
Karen Robinson-Jacobs | The St. Louis American

University of Missouri System settles discrimination lawsuit

3 years 3 months ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. โ€” The University of Missouri System has settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by a white woman who alleged she was removed from her position in favor of a younger, Black woman. The Columbia Missourian reports the university will pay $1.57 million to Rachel Brown, who was 60 when she lost her job as [...]
Associated Press

Belt, Greenwood, Hoffman Host Clothing Drive for Neighbors Impacted by Apartment Fire

3 years 3 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – In response to a fire that consumed an apartment building in Washington Park, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) and Representatives LaToya Greenwood (D-East St. Louis) and Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) have teamed up to collect clothes for the victims who have been displaced from their homes. “While I am grateful the residents of the building made it out safely, I’m devastated as I think about the struggles the families will face as they’re displaced from their homes,” Belt said. “Representatives Greenwood and Hoffman and I have come together to pledge our support for the people who were affected by this unforeseen tragedy.” A fire struck at an apartment building Wednesday morning in Washington Park. The Assistant Chief for the Washington Park Fire Department Ronnie Harris reported that when firefighters got there, flames were already pouring from the building. Fortunately, all the residents were able to make it

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