Education is the Key

(from l-r) Charles Williams, Boogie D, Joe Williams, Kevin Chavous, Horace Sheffield, Dr. Ben Chavis, State Rep. T.D. El-Amin, Rodney Hubbard, Earl Simms, Ray Cummings, Aaron North, and Demetrious Johnson.

The Democrats For Education Reform gathered in St. Louis on Saturday at Harris-Stowe State University for a Town Hall Meeting with HOT 104.1. Demetrious Johnson and Rodney Hubbard moderated the event which brought together educators, national community activist, educators and parents. Charter schools and providing kids with the choice of education became the focus of audience members and panelist. Kevin Chavous, an author, national educational activist, and attorney who resides in D.C. spoke about how he is not against public schools but more focused on giving children a good education. I've heard the argument for years about why people think charter schools are a bad idea and how they claim they don't have any rules or anyone to answer to. The St. Louis Public Schools have to answer to plenty of people and they have been failing our kids for years. Not providing them with the tools they need to be prepared to further their education. Just because you have a Union, a board, doesn't mean you are the best choice for kids and should be the only choice for our kids. 

How do you feel about St. Louis Public Schools and Charter Schools. Is there a difference, should you have a right to choose the right education for your child.

TOWN HALL MEETING

What is the #1 reason for Violence in St. Louis?
Should they close the Historic Sumner High School?

HOT 104.1 will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2009. St. Louis has once again ranked high in the most dangerous city in America and it is time for a serious change. City of St. Louis Mayor, Francis Slay, Police Chief Daniel Isom and SLPS Superintendent Adams will all be on hand to discuss current issues in the St. Louis community...including the possible closing of Sumner High School.

Make sure your voice is heard on Monday at Tandy Recreational Center at 6:00 while HOT 104.1 and Foxy 95.5 stop the music to discuss the issues. Listen to DJ and Jami B. on The Demetrious Johnson Show this Sunday on HOT 104.1 8-10am as they prepare for the Town Hall Meeting.

Christmas Wishes answered for over 1,000 kids

Retired NFL player, Demetrious "DJ" Johnson (pictured hosted a party for over 1,000 deserving children at the new Hyatt Riverfront (formerly the Adam's Mark) for his foundation's 17th Annual Christmas Wish Party which was done in partnership this year with the Gateway Classic Foundation. Children were chosen from area organizations including St. Louis Parks & Rec, Jennings School District, Mark Twain Association, and Wellston. 

VIP artist Lil Frank performed his new song with J-Star. This kid is only 12 years old and is starting his career off well by giving back during the holiday season.

There were plenty of toys to ensure that every child went home with a smile on their face courtesy of the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots toy drive.

Interscope Recording artist Jibbs made the kids and parents alike go wild when he performed Chain Hang Low. Another St. Louis Native knows the importance of giving back. Jibbs took time out and took pics with all the kids and even shared a photo with Miss Gateway Classic 2008.