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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.”

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.

Kelly Jackson keeps moving on up at KSDK.

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…

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.”

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.

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…

There is now a long-term solution for the regulation of short-term rentals.

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.

Residents in north St. Louis County can get fresh produce from three area libraries for the next two Thursdays in November.

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…

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.

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.

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.

The St. Louis American Foundation was founded in 1994, and, at the time, would provide about $80,000 total per year in scholarships.

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…

Nicholas J. Booker loved basketball, St. Louis, and Forest Park.

Saint Louis University and Lincoln University announce a partnership that will benefit students in STEM fields and serve as an engine for workforce and educational development in Missouri. The partnership agreement will allow Lincoln University students to pursue select graduate…

The United Auto Workers’ six-week strike against the US’s three largest automakers appeared to be coming to an end on Monday as the union brokered a deal with General Motors.