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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.

John Carlos Armstead, Sr. will be honored at the Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on November 4, 2023. Armstead is Assistant School Leader of Instruction at KIPP Inspire Academy.

St. Louis Community College celebrated groundbreaking for a $48 million Transportation Center on the Forest Park campus on Oct. 25, 2023.

Dr. Shawn A. Baker will be honored at the Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on November 4, 2023.

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…

James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) awarded more than $2 million over three years to the St. Louis area Regional Response Team (RRT). The grant will be used to build organizational capacity and refine the organization’s innovative, collaborative, rapid response infrastructure…

Communication and collaboration were the call of the day when the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis recently opened its AT&T Connected Learning Center at its Regional Headquarters in the former Victor Roberts Building at 1408 North Kingshighway.