One year ago two lives were lost, student Alexzandria Bell's and teacher Jean Kuczka's, during a mass shooting which took place at CVPA High school. Vigils were held to commemorate the lives of those lost and injured, and many students…
For tickets and information on the 36th anniversary Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, visit stlamerican.com. All net proceeds from this annual non-profit (501c3) event go towards scholarships for local, high potential…
The YWCA Metro St. Louis is taking a stand against domestic abuse in October – and throughout the year - with a variety of events, which began on Oct. 18, 2023, with a candlelight vigil to honor victims and survivors…
Austin Layne, Jr., served in the U.S. Army as a computer specialist before entering the mortuary services industry. His service to the nation was remembered during his tomb sealing service on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Ferguson-Florissant Superintendent Joseph Davis recalled the dark day that led him to his position while accepting an award the signals a bright future for the community and its schools.
Family, friends and community members gathered at Greenwood Cemetery in Wellston on Saturday, October 14, 2023, to celebrate and honor Harriet Robinson Scott, wife of the late Dred Scott.
St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory has seen much during his 42-year career with the department, but probably nothing like what occurred on Sunday Oct. 15, 2023, at North Middle School in Kirkwood.
St. Louis County Library will host the 44th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival from October 18-28, 2023. The festival will include performances by nationally renowned storytellers as well as writing workshops, dance performances, puppetry, songwriting tutorials, ghost stories, folklore and…
Girls from 17 St. Louis area high schools and organizations were recently introduced to careers in the aviation industry during the 2023 Girls in Aviation Day event at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
Outstanding educators can be found at schools throughout the St. Louis region and eight will be honored during the 36th Annual St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.
In an interview with the St. Louis American last month, Keisha Mabry Haymore, the new community manager with Food City and its “Serving Our Communities” foundation, announced the agency was offering a total of $150,000 in grants to packaged food…
KAI Enterprises announced the promotion of Gyasi Haynes to vice president of its construction division, KAI Build. Haynes joined KAI in June 2021 as director of project management.
Family, friends and an entire football team were all worried Tuesday night after getting word that Volunteer Coach Shaquille O'Shea Latimore had been shot during a practice at Sherman Park in north St. Louis.
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, alongside the Board of Election Commissioners and other elected officials have expressed pleasure about the unveiling of new voting equipment to be used for the upcoming election cycle. The press conference was held on September 17,…
Upon saying “this has truly been a fulfilling journey,” Michael McMillan, Urban League president and CEO joined Simmons Bank executives, elected officials, and community members in grand opening ceremonies for a full-service branch in the Urban League headquarters at 1408…
The Democratic National Committee stumped for Black votes and hoped to energize party members during a three-day regional conference in St. Louis Oct. 4-6, 2023.
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Brenda Battle returned to St. Louis to deliver the Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series keynote address and she offered a stirring message urging the region to reduce its healthcare disparities.
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