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Schlafly Tap Room - Elliot Room
Today, November 10 at 6:00pm
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What's your zip code? People who live in 63106, 63107, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63120 or 63147 -- who are overwhelmingly black -- have higher mortality rates from diabetes, cancer and heart disease than any other ZIP codes in the city. Access to health care is a major problem, but so too is the cultural...
We at the Beacon hope that you take a look at us every day, but we also know that that's not always possible. So, once a week, on Friday, we'll be highlighting some of the top stories of the week. That way you can catch up with stories that you might have missed...
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For 300 expectant military moms who are on active duty or whose spouses are deployed overseas, Operation Shower has ensured that they know someone is thinking of them. Festive boxes of best wishes and "onesies," handmade blankets and cheery stuffed animals and board books help to lessen the strain, ...
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When Homer G. Phillips hospital opened in 1937, it was celebrated by black St. Louisans who had fought for years against second-class medical care in segregated facilities. By the time it closed in 1979, segregation was illegal, but African-American St. Louisans still don't have equal access to qual...
The St. Louis Beacon
One year ago the voters elected a man of mixed racial and ethnic heritage to be the President of the United States. Many of Barack Obama’s supporters saw his election as the prelude the dawning of a new day for African Americans. Do you believe we have seen such a dawning, or is America still behaving in a business as ...usual fashion?
We caution that although heated discussions are encouraged, this is not Bill O'Reilly or even Jon Stewart, but a situation providing a place for and encouragement of honest but respectful discussion.
This fall, topics will tie in closely with issues covered in the Beacon's Race, Frankly series. In anticipation of the upcoming exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? January of 2010, the Missouri History Museum, The St. Louis Beacon and KETC Channel 9 have partnered to create a yearlong series of events, in-depth articles and video pieces that focus on issues of race and discrimination in our region.Read More
We caution that although heated discussions are encouraged, this is not Bill O'Reilly or even Jon Stewart, but a situation providing a place for and encouragement of honest but respectful discussion.
This fall, topics will tie in closely with issues covered in the Beacon's Race, Frankly series. In anticipation of the upcoming exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? January of 2010, the Missouri History Museum, The St. Louis Beacon and KETC Channel 9 have partnered to create a yearlong series of events, in-depth articles and video pieces that focus on issues of race and discrimination in our region.Read More
Beacon Bar Talk series
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, November 10th
Location:Schlafly Tap Room - Elliot Room
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Dick "Ducky" Schofield was a major league shortstop for 19 years. His son, Dick Schofield, played the same position in the bigs for almost as long. And now his grandson is playing the outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies. What does the elder Schofield think are the keys to athletic success and wha...
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Many parents in the St. Louis Hindu community grew up at a time when there were few temples in the United States and received scant Hindu education except from their own parents. Members of that generation say the temple community revives their faith. And their children can attend Bal Vihar, an Indi...
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With turnout sure to be light, your vote counts for even more in this Tuesday's election. The main issues on the ballot in St. Louis County are a smoking ban and a proposition that would fund emergency communications equipment. Here for your convenience are previous Beacon stories on the issues.
The St. Louis Beacon
Deep breath, Rams fans. This could -- should -- be the week the team
posts a win. And while the positives are flowing, it's time to
recognize that with a few tweaks -- like a passing game -- the Rams
could be a contender.
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Dear Beaconites – We at the Beacon hope that you take a look at us every day, but we also know that that's not always possible. So, once a week, on Friday, we'll be highlighting some of the top stories of the week. That way you can catch up with stories that you might have missed. ...
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In this the third in an intermittent series on health-care reform, Lee Fetter, president of St. Louis Children's Hospital, says the reimbursements paid by Medicaid do not cover the cost of providing care, so many community physicians either limit or do not serve Medicaid patients.
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Nearly two weeks after six Washington University students accused a popular Chicago nightclub of using a dress code banning baggy pants to racially profile them and deny them entrance, managers of the club have apologized.
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Taxpayers have 787 billion reasons to care about where money from the federal stimulus package is going, but finding the answers isn't always easy. The website Recovery.gov includes detailed information, maps and videos. However, in some cases the government says money was awarded but the recipients...
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St. Louis is in the top 10 of the nation's most segregated cities, but that number doesn't tell the whole story of what's happening in our region. Some people here, both native and new, are looking for diverse neighborhoods; some live as minorities in communities and make homes there regardless; and...
