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Kamm Howard, Reparations United director, has traveled throughout the United States and internationally, educating audiences about the reparations movement.

Boys & Girls Clubs is planning to have summer day camp in nine locations across MO & IL to serve as many children ages 6-18 as possible! The eight week camp will be from June 12 – August 4, 2023.

Her team released a statement sharing that she tied the knot in February to Cortney Merritts, a U.S. Army veteran, and a security professional. They dated before Bush decided to run for Congressional office, and Merritts is not employed by…

The City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration (CDA) along with Metro Transit and St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) announced today the extension of the Gateway Go Youth Transit Program through December 2024. The Gateway Go cards…

Ameren is pledging $1 million to support Beyond Housing’s Once and for All, an effort to invest in the St. Louis region’s most under-resourced communities to move all of St. Louis forward.

Lincoln University of Missouri in Jefferson City will unveil the Dorothy E. Steward Art Gallery at 11:30 a.m. Friday March 10 on the second floor of the Richardson Auditorium on the LU campus.

“Pups” as the new generation of Sumner High School students are affectionately called in a mentoring and loving way by school’s alumni of yesteryear.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has been helping turn tragedy into triumph for more than a century.

Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) announced its newest academic college - the College of STEM. Leading the College will be founding Dean, Dr. Harvey R. Fields, Jr. Dr. Fields most recently served as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…

On Thursday, Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner addressed the barrage of media and political criticism regarding her handling of a recent criminal case. At issue was an accident this past weekend caused by a criminal defendant. Daniel Riley, a 21-year-old…

Thursday, February 16 is a day in St. Louis history that most area residents are unaware of – but one that those with a connection to a historically Black neighborhood will never forget.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, an ally of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, said Wednesday that Gardner has “lost the trust of the people.”

There was a warm and inviting atmosphere as the capacity crowd made its way into the Ritz-Carlton for the St. Louis American Foundation’s 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Networking and Awards Luncheon. Thursday marked the first gathering in…

The Alliance for Interracial Dignity will host “Pillars of Community: A Celebration of Local Black History” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Eden Seminary Commons, 475 E. Lockwood Ave.

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC), the largest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, has opened 2023 grant applications to local artists and arts organizations. Submissions for both Artist Support Grant and Program Support Grant categories…

The Links Inc., an organization of Black women devoted to strengthening African-American communities, will present a free wellness clinic for men at Harris-Stowe State University which focuses on preventative kidney care for those least likely to seek it.

The Hazelwood School District is seeking teachers, counselors, librarians, and administrators for the 2023-2024 school year. The district will host a recruitment fair on February 25, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hazelwood West High School. Interested applicants…

The Legacy Institute is offering its second session of classes, starting February 25, 2023, and ending April 22.

One of the perks of being a journalist is that you often get to speak to successful people. From politicians to educators, athletes to coaches, to authors, musicians, and business owners, I always feel it’s time well spent listening and…

On December 17, 2020, Emory Reignz landed at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport following an international trip. After making her way to the rental car hub, she learned it is not open 24 hours. She raced against the clock to get placed…