Julius K. Hunter

julius k. hunter ----------------------------------- Author • Journalist • Media Personality

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St. Louis Magazine : September 2008

Julius Hunter's new book, TV One on One, mixes his life story with gossipy, good-natured revelations about his encounters with more than 100 celebrities — including Jimmy Hoffa, Pearl Bailey, Pope John Paul II and seven presidents.

Hunter's fourth-grade teacher, Miss Johnetta Jackson, wrote, "Julius is generally a good student, but he talks entirely too much ...

The University News: January 2007

Julius K. Hunter: Vice President of Community Relations, Saint Louis University

Hunter's literary credits include six books published by such companies as Times-Mirror, University of Missouri Press, C.V. Mosby & Company and Mennonite Press. The books include a popular children's alphabet book, a college textbook on broadcast news, two books on St. Louis' majestic private place mansions...

St. Louis Magazine: August 2006

Family Secrets

Julius Hunter did not go quietly into retirement. The former KMOV (Channel 4) anchorman, now vice president for community relations at Saint Louis University, is also a St. Louis police commissioner. But threaded through his formal pursuits is a less obvious passion: helping people find their roots. Julius Hunter, respected journalist, broadcast legend, community servant, is a genealogy nut, and he happily shares his knowledge with anyone willing to listen ...

St. Louis Business Journal: August 2002

Julius Hunter joins Biondi's staff at SLU

Veteran KMOV-TV anchor Julius Hunter is joining Saint Louis University as vice president of community affairs. In the newly created position, Hunter will be a member of the executive staff of Rev. Lawrence Biondi, president of the university...

The American Presidency Project: July 1982

Ronald Reagan Interview

Mr. Hunter. Mr. President, welcome to St. Louis.

The President. Thank you. It's good to be here.

Mr. Hunter. And thank you for allowing us this opportunity to talk.

Tell me about your time out at the boys' club. I understand you had a great time. The President. Well, yes, I did. And it was a most inspiring thing...

Since the age of 9, Hunter has shown a keen interest and talent in music. At the age of 16 he became organist and choirmaster of a little Lutheran church. In college, he led his fraternity to three consecutive Inter-Frat Sing competitions. (He later wrote the words and music for the official Alma Mater Anthem for Harris-Stowe State University that is still sung today.) Hunter has conducted the St. Louis Symphony Pops Orchestra, The St. Louis Philharmonic, The Holiday Brass, the St. Louis African Chorus, The Clayton Symphony Orchestra, and the In Unison Chorus.

Hunter’s second favorite avocation is writing. He is the author of eight published works:

• a children’s alphabet book
• a college textbook on broadcast news
• a manual on how to research family ancestry
• a history in words and photos of the mansions of Kingsbury Place
• a history of builders and mansions of historic Westmoreland and Portland Places
  (the U. of Missouri Press’ all-time bestseller)
• a word-a-day calendar of little known facts about St. Louis history
• a history of his family history going back to his great-great grandfather who was born   a slave in 1825 Kentucky
• the newly-released memoir, “TV One-on-One,” a rollicking chronicle of Hunter’s side   chats with nearly 100 celebrities and newsmakers over his 33-year news career
• Hunter was also a Post-Dispatch columnist in the mid- ‘80’s writing a weekly column   on little know facts about St. Louis history called “Past Times.”

On radio, Hunter was the Sunday night host of a three-hour block of At Your Service on KMOX Radio in the mid to late ‘80’s.

And for ten years he was the permanent radio host for KFUO’s
“Young Heroes in Music” program which featured the musical talents of African American high school students with exceptional skills.

Hunter’s work with young people was also exemplified in his work for more than ten years as the host of “Do the Right Thing” program featured on KMOV, Channel 4.

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Julius Hunter is a household name in the St. Louis area following a career of nearly 40 years as an award-winning broadcaster and print journalist. He has interviewed 6 incumbent presidents and scores of other celebrities and internationally known newsmakers including Oprah, Sophia Loren, Yogi Berra, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Hoffa, Milton Berle, Bette Midler, Barack and even Colonel Harlan Sanders.
His latest book TV One-On-One is a rollicking adventure through the 33-year colorful and award-winning career of one of the most respected local broadcast journalist in the nation.

Julius K. Hunter & Friends
African American Research Collection

Julius K. Hunter collaborated with St. Louis Genealogical Society and St. Louis County Library to acquire a collection of premier African American resources. In addition to his personal contribution, Mr. Hunter sought donations from his corporate and individual friends. To recognize and honor Mr. Hunter's vision, St. Louis County Library established the Julius K. Hunter & Friends African American Research Collection in September, 2000. This collection will continue to grow through funds from the Library, the Society, Mr. Hunter, and friends.

This collection contains a wealth of genealogical history and information.

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TV One-on-One	Honey Island	Absurd Alphabedtime Stories	Westmoreland and Portland Places...	Digging for Family Roots

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