Rapper Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was arrested early Wednesday morning at a St. Louis-area casino. The Missouri Highway Patrol reported finding four illegal ecstasy pills on him during the arrest. However, Nelly's attorney, Scott Rosenblum, claims that an "overzealous" officer targeted the rapper and conducted an improper search. The arrest occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Nelly, 49, was detained and later...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis welcomed representatives from World Affairs STL and Pakistan to promote cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
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The Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), a premier national organization dedicated exclusively to cultivating executive talent among Black technology professionals is thrilled to announce that it will host its S2-24 Symposium at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in downtown St. Louis on October 31 to November 2, 2024. This year's theme, "Forward Progress—Tenacity. Passion. Momentum.," underscores the relentless drive and collective strength of Black technology leaders to redefine innovation and spearhead industry advancement. “I...
Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat," a heartwarming film set to premiere on Hulu on August 23. This star-studded drama, directed by Tina Mabry, features Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, and Uzo Aduba in the lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Russell Hornsby, Tati Gabrielle, Kyanna Simone Simpson, and Abigail Achiri. Based on the 2013 New York Times best-selling novel by...
Colorado head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders watches during a warm up before an NCAA college football game between the UCLA and the Colorado, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Image by Wikipedia NFL Hall-of-Famer and Colorado Football coach Deion Sanders didn’t hesitate to shock both the show’s hosts and viewers by displaying his dismembered foot, an action that left Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan visibly startled. During the segment, Strahan expressed the collective sentiment...
Discover how “White George” went from promoting white supremacy on TikTok to becoming a vocal advocate for HBCUs and social justice.
Learn from Africa's 26th President of Liberia, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, at the 124th National Black Business Conference.
Discover how a new mural project by local artist Mike Elder is bringing a fresh approach to improving safety at the notorious Independence Avenue Bridge in Kansas City.