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21 Alumni to be inducted into U. City High Hall of Fame
The School District of University City recently announced 21 individuals have been selected to be inducted into the prestigious University City High School Hall of Fame this fall.
An alert system for missing people with special needs
For the past 20 years Theda Person has been dedicated to the same mission. On June 11, 2003, her 9-year-old son, Christian Taylor Ferguson went missing. Believed to be deceased, Christian’s body has never been found. Person (maiden name Theda…
St. Louis American publisher Donald M. Suggs elected to Missouri Press Hall of Fame
Five inductees will join the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame on Sept. 22, during the Missouri Press Association’s 157th Annual Convention and Trade Show in St. Louis. Established by MPA in 1991, the 2023 Hall of Fame class will be…
Tyus tries to tank unprecedented funds to North City
Regions Bank, HSSU supporting Backpack to Briefcase program
Regions Bank and Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) recently announced a community partnership supporting the Backpack to Briefcase program.
STL Black Rodeo ropes in fans at Chaifetz
Reggie Smith has been around animals his entire life.
The 'Interstate Partnership Agreement' to give kids educational head start
Mayor challenges regional leaders to help ‘save our babies’
As police continue the search for several suspects in connection with the mass shooting on June 17 that left a 17-year-old man dead and 11 injured, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones reminded the region about the importance of engagement.
Spiritual advisors share personal impact of executions
Oftentimes, when there is a state-sponsored execution, we hear from spiritual advisors who’ve shared the last moments with the accused. They speak of redemption and remorse while describing horrifying verbal images of inmates strapped to gurneys, with life-stopping chemicals coursing…
Local YWCA recognized with YWCA USA’s Excellence Award for impact in women’s empowerment
YWCA Metro staffers honored in Jeff City
Jessie Cannamore and Angel Clower of YWCA Metro St. Louis have been honored as 2023 Missouri Head Start Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year, respectively, by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA).
It’s time to stand up for Black trans and nonbinary students
Contractor’s MBE ruse will cost him 18 months in prison
Brian Kowert Sr., a white contractor from Clayton, will have 18 months in federal prison to think about his crime of subverting minority business enterprises regulations.
Meds and Food for Kids fights on against hunger
St. Louis based Meds and Food for Kids celebrated its 20th anniversary of fighting food insecurity around the globe on June 8, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.
Haven of Grace MOMentous Luncheon gives new moms a 'lift'
Haven of Grace recently celebrated A MOMentous Luncheon at the Downtown Missouri Athletic Club with more than 400 guests in attendance.
George B Vashon Museum debuts permanent exhibit honoring Broadcast and Print Journalist, Julius Hunter
The George B. Vashon Museum of African American History recently announced its grand opening of a permanent exhibit recognizing the life and achievements of longtime St. Louis broadcast and print journalist, Julius Hunter.
LIV Recovery Center breaks bread, mental health stigmas
One on one with St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore
St. Louis’ new circuit attorney, Gabe Gore, sat down with the St. Louis American for a wide-ranging conversation about his new job, his new hires, his rebuilding the CAO and how he plans to dig out from a backlog of…