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Galilee MB will celebrate 125th anniversary and oldest member on Nov. 26
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary during services on Sunday November 26, 2023, and its senior member Alice K. Wilson will be honored for her 92 years with the historic house of worship.
Racial Equity Summit: Stemming systemic racism
The St. Louis Racial Equity Summit 2023 brought together an array of diverse organizations Nov. 9-11 under the theme “Together We Rise: The Power of Community.”
St. Louis records significant 20% drop in homicides
As St. Louis entered the fourth quarter of 2023, its homicide rate was down 20%. If the trend continues through December, it would be the largest homicide reduction in the city in 90 years.
L.I.T is it! - Teen summit takes leadership training to youths
Kelly Jackson to co-anchor KSDK 10 p.m. news
Kelly Jackson keeps moving on up at KSDK.
WashU, River City fund partner to support long form journalists
A number of departments and centers at Washington University in St. Louis have partnered with the River City Journalism Fund, which nurtures minority journalists, to found the Heartland Journalism Fellowships at the university. Its two fellows – one based in…
BFL Unity ‘Masquerade’ Ball set for Nov. 18
Better Family Life's 40th Anniversary Unity Ball will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis under the theme "Then Now Next.”
EPA, Harris-Stowe forge a scientific partnership Expanding career opportunities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis have partnered to provide scientific collaboration, outreach, and career opportunities for students.
NABJ St. Louis celebrates three legendary Black journalists: Godwin, Mitchell and Suggs
St. Louis Urban League Community Affairs Director Patricia Washington takes a picture with National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) St. Louis 2023 Living Legends Laurna Godwin, president and co-founder of Vector Communications, Russ Mitchell, anchor and managing editor at WKYC…
Short-term rentals in city will now be regulated
There is now a long-term solution for the regulation of short-term rentals.
Transformation through education
2023 Stellar Performer recipient Dr. James T. Minor was the final honoree to address the audience at the St. Louis American Foundation 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala Saturday night at America’s Center.
Here's how to get free produce in north St. Louis County in November
Residents in north St. Louis County can get fresh produce from three area libraries for the next two Thursdays in November.
Gabe Gore awarded MSU’s Government Excellence Award
In honor of Gabe Gore’s support of Missouri State University and exceptional contributions through public service, the university will award him the 2023 Government Excellence Award. The Government Excellence Award is bestowed to government officials who exemplify leadership, support the…
1 Day Until Salute
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Kathy Osborn will be honored with the inaugural "Champion of Education" award during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala at America’s Center.
Lift For Life students say race plays role in pot store locations
Student leaders at Lift for life Academy say in a letter that race is the primary reason that two cannabis dispensaries are being allowed to operate close to their charter school.
2 Days Until Salute
Dr. Joycelyn Pugh-Walker will be honored during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala on Nov. 4, 2023, at America’s Center.
Salute Gala provides scholarships, honors educators during exciting evening
The St. Louis American Foundation was founded in 1994, and, at the time, would provide about $80,000 total per year in scholarships.
Farewell to a Pioneer, Entrepreneur and Black Hair Queen: MeKhat Moore founder of Napps
The news spread on social media last week like a California wildfire: Mekhat Moore (57), founder of Napps Salon in the heart of the U. City Loop, had suddenly passed away. The family isn’t ready to reveal details of her…
Forest Park basketball courts groundbreaking Nov. 7
Nicholas J. Booker loved basketball, St. Louis, and Forest Park.