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Technology for Ferguson and Surrounding Communities

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LETTER FROM THE CEO There are a myriad of problems and solutions to the Ferguson issue. In addition, there are many great people and organizations working on the ground with…

Ferguson: A chill in the air before ‘Weekend of Resistance’

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There was a chill in the air on Wednesday night in Ferguson as protesters paid tribute to Michael Brown through candlelight vigil and prepped for a flurry of activity that…

Centene to build claims center in Ferguson, creating up to 200 jobs

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Centene Corp. on Tuesday announced plans to build a claims processing center in Ferguson, Missouri. The move will create 150 to 200 full-time jobs, which will come with health care,…

Emerson pledges millions for education, job training in Ferguson area

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David Farr, CEO and chairman of Emerson, on Thurssday unveiled his company’s plan to support the Ferguson area by targeting early childhood education, jobs for young people, and college, technical…

5,000 attend Urban League job fair

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The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis partnered with St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley to host a job and resource fair Saturday, Sept. 13. A long line of…

Ferguson, Mo. Emblematic of Growing Suburban Poverty

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Nearly a week after the death of 18 year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., protests continue in the 21,000-person suburban community on St. Louis’ north side and around the nation….