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Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Exploring the life of a for-hire abolitionist Digging into the life of Priscilla Baltimore Author discusses race in America following death of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown Gandhi’s grandson weighs in on nonviolence, Ferguson protests Illinois’ 12th District contenders highlight differences… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Oct. 17
Saturday’s St. Louis Symphony performance was briefly interrupted by Michael Brown protestors. After intermission and before the symphony played “A German Requiem” in its all-Brahms concert, protestors scattered throughout the audience sang “Justice for us all.” Protestors unfurled three banners from the balcony of Powell Hall, and chanted “black lives matter” before leaving. Protesters interrupt… Continue reading Michael Brown protesters delay symphony performance
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Law professor explores racism, equality in America Law professionals discuss court fines, fees Prosecutor answers questions about Michael Brown case, grand jury Residents share their views of Ferguson, protests Environmental activist to address Bridgeton landfill concerns Join the Legal Roundtable… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Oct. 3
A second town hall meeting was held in Ferguson on Tuesday night and again it was limited to Ferguson residents and closed to the media. St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist Josh Renaud is a Ferguson resident. As he did last week, Renaud attended Tuesday’s meeting, which focused on communication to and from city leaders. Renaud tweeted… Continue reading Ferguson journalist again shares information from closed-door meeting
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Catching up on events in Ferguson How much could Missouri make from legalizing pot? Historian explores St. Louis’ 250-year past in new book After Rosie the Riveter: Labor, women’s movements seek fairness, justice Camp gives young burn survivors “opportunity of… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Sept. 26