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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

'What Are You Doing to Carry the Dream?'

Speaker challenges Lindenwood University students to find a platform to share their dreams with others.

Making a dream a reality requires a sense of purpose, strong principles and a platform to share your dream with others, says Latricia Bucker, an inspirational speaker and columnist for The St. Louis American. Buckner spoke to a crowd of about 75 people Monday for Lindenwood University's annual Martin Luther King Celebration. The relationship coach challenged students and attendees to think about their own dreams and find a platform to share that dream so that others can take the dream and run with it.  King's platform was speaking to crowds, Bucker said. "Dr. King wrote his dream, he spoke his dream, he embodied his dream. Therefore he was able to mobilize the country to support and follow the dream that he had," she said. "What is your …

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Black History Month Events in St. Charles, St. Louis Counties

Check out these events which commemorate Black History Month.

Black History Month Events in St. Charles County  Human Race Experience Kiosk, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Science Building lounge at St. Charles Community College, a Human Race Experience kiosk will be set up to encourage one to consider race, racism and identity in a new light. “Race-The Power of Illusion: The Difference Between Us (Episode 1)” Documentary, 10 a.m. Jan. 28, St. Charles Community College Social Sciences Building Auditorium. Following each film, there will be discussion about race led by associate professor of sociology, Vicky Herbel. For more information, contact Vicky Herbel. “Race-The Power of Illusion: The Story We Tell (Episode 2)” Documentary, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29, St. Charles Community College …

Rev. Renita Marie Lamkin

7:12 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013

St. John AME Church, 547 Washington, St. Charles, MO 63301 will host a Black History pro gram Sunday, February 17, 3 p.m.   more ›

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