FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kristen Piontek press@move-on-up.org 314-323-8528 “Meet Me in St. Louis” Black Conservative Convention to be Hosted by Move-On-Up.org Move-On-Up.org, a social network of African American conservatives, will host convention to network and strategize for 2012 election season. ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 15, 2011) – Move-On-Up.org, has announced plans for a black conservative convention, […]

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From our Facebook inbox: Come celebrate the life of Sherman Parker & the birth of the STP Memorial Foundation “September 18th marks the one year anniversary of our dear friend’s passing. To honor Sherman’s memory, a few of his closest friends have decided to form a 501c3 non profit organization to further Sherman’s important work […]

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The late Rep. Sherman Parker pictured with now Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer The Affton Alumni Association will induct nine new members into its Hall of Fame. The elite inductees have served in positions across the globe and range from a nurse and an entertainer to a state representative and a police sergeant, The new members will […]

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The Missouri Republican State Committee selected David Cole of Cassville, Missouri as the new party Chairman last weekend. This paragraph from the release touting his selection is what caught our attention most: “As Chairman, I am committed to continuing the hard work needed to be successful by growing our grassroots, communicating our message to new […]

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By Sylvester Brown Jr. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Death is an accepted reality for most. But when a young life slips away suddenly, the accepted often becomes unacceptable. Such is the case with Sherman Thompson Parker, the first African-American elected to the state House from St. Charles County. Parker died last week after suffering a brain […]

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Sherman Thompson Parker 1971-2008 Sherman’s viewing will be Friday, September 26th 2008 from 8:30 – 9:30 am at: Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc. 7302 West Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO 63136 Funeral and burial will follow. After the burial, a repast will be at Nubia Cafe 5860 Delmar St Louis, MO 63112 In lieu of […]

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[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/DdyU6w14-Ew” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Missouri Spectrum PAC Co-Chairman Sherman Parker, discusses why it’s important for African Americans to be actively engaged in both political parties. This video was taken from a Sarah Steelman for Treasurer fundraiser held in St. Louis on December 12, 2007.

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Rep. Sherman Thompson Parker (1971- 2008) [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/saHnbM14eD4″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Former State Representative Sherman Parker (2003-2006) suffered a fatal brain aneurysm yesterday morning at approximately 10:15 a.m. Mr. Parker was rushed by ambulance to Barnes Jewish Hospital West in St. Peter’s, Missouri and was later airlifted to the main Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis for emergency surgery. After being evaluated by emergency room physicians […]

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