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Activist Cori Bush Defeats 20-Year Incumbent In Missouri House Race
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Activist Cori Bush Defeats 20-Year Incumbent In Missouri House Race

After losing to Rep. William Lacy Clay in a 2018 matchup, Bush came back even stronger to bring home a win.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 5, 2020
Activist Cori Bush Presents A Fierce Challenge For Missouri's Congressional Mainstay
In Her We Trust · Politics

Activist Cori Bush Presents A Fierce Challenge For Missouri's Congressional Mainstay

Cori Bush has made a name for herself through her activism. Now she's hoping to represent the people of her community as a member of Congress.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 4, 2020
Alissia Canady Is Ready For Radical Change
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Alissia Canady Is Ready For Radical Change

And she wants to be the person to make it happen.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 24, 2020
Ferguson Elects Its First Black, First Woman Mayor
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Ferguson Elects Its First Black, First Woman Mayor

Ella Jones, who was also the first Black woman elected to the Ferguson City Council, came out over her opponent with 54 percent of the vote.
By Breanna Edwards · Jun 3, 2020
Missouri Officers Sued In Alleged Assault Of Elderly Black Woman And Her Son
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Missouri Officers Sued In Alleged Assault Of Elderly Black Woman And Her Son

Marvia Gray, 68, and her son, Derek, are accusing the city of Des Peres and four officers of assault, battery, false imprisonment and more.
By Breanna Edwards · May 19, 2020
White Student Sends Black Classmates Racist Meme
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White Student Sends Black Classmates Racist Meme

The meme featured a White man spraying a hose at a young Black child, stating "Go be a n----r somewhere else."
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 6, 2020
Missouri Teacher On Administrative Leave After Asking 5th Graders To 'Set Price' For Slaves
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Missouri Teacher On Administrative Leave After Asking 5th Graders To 'Set Price' For Slaves

The teacher at Blades Elementary School in St. Louis gave students an in-class assignment where they were instructed to set a price for a slave.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 11, 2019
Man Pleads Guilty After Sending Rejections To Job Candidates With 'Ghetto Names'
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Man Pleads Guilty After Sending Rejections To Job Candidates With 'Ghetto Names'

Christopher Crivolio of St. Louis, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one count of identity theft in the racist rejections.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 1, 2019
Missouri Senate Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 8 Weeks With No Exception For Rape, Incest
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Missouri Senate Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 8 Weeks With No Exception For Rape, Incest

Missouri's eight-week ban on abortions is not expected to take effect unless Roe v Wade is overturned, with legislators saying it is not meant to be a challenge.
By Breanna Edwards · May 16, 2019
Black Hospital Patient Tackled, Left Bloodied By Security Guard
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Black Hospital Patient Tackled, Left Bloodied By Security Guard

Vanity Allen has been having vision issues, and has also been suffering from PTSD since her encounter with a hospital security guard.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 16, 2018
White Woman Fired From Job After Blocking Black Man From Entering His Condo
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White Woman Fired From Job After Blocking Black Man From Entering His Condo

Hilary Brooke Mueller also followed D'Arreion Toles to his unit and called the cops on him even after he entered his own home.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 15, 2018
Residents In Ferguson Were Only Given 24 Hours To Move Out Of Condemned Apartments
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Residents In Ferguson Were Only Given 24 Hours To Move Out Of Condemned Apartments

After a piece of concrete fell in front of a doorstep, city officials condemend a building in Park Ridge Apartment complex.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 15, 2018
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