Lincoln University St. Louis to Host HBCU Impact Series with Professional Headshots, Business Showcase, and Youth Engagement

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tomielle Lane
Area Educator, 4H & Positive Youth Development
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension – St. Louis
?? (314)-867-4915
?? lanet@lincolnu.edu
Lincoln University St. Louis to Host HBCU Impact Series with Professional Headshots, Business Showcase, and Youth Engagement
What:
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension – St. Louis presents the HBCU Impact Series, a free community event celebrating youth leadership, education, entrepreneurship, and cultural pride. Attendees will receive free professional headshots from Breanna McElroy, founder of BlametheShooter LLC and a Lincoln University alumna, and engage with vendors, nonprofits, and local food favorites. The event will also spotlight In the World of Tom LLC, another LU alumni-owned media company.
Who:
Hosted by Lincoln University Cooperative Extension – St. Louis
Featuring:
Breanna McElroy, BlametheShooter LLC
Tomielle Lane, In the World of Tom LLC
Vendors & partners: Seeds of Hope, Grace Meat + Three, Invision Your Empire, Epworth Children & Family Services, Brown Book Publishing, Heru Enterprises, and more
When:
?? Saturday, May 17, 2025
?? 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where:
O’Fallon Park YMCA
4343 W Florissant Ave
St. Louis, MO 63115
Why It Matters:
This event provides a platform for youth to be seen, heard, and supported through arts, agriculture, advocacy, and access to professional resources. It also creates a space to uplift local Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and alumni leaders to make a difference.
Quote:
“This series creates space for our youth and community to see themselves as leaders—through the arts, agriculture, and advocacy,” says Tomielle Lane, Area Educator. “We’re excited to connect with local businesses and honored to welcome Lincoln alumna Breanna McElroy back to Missouri as she empowers the next generation through her lens.”
Media Opportunities:
Interviews with youth participants, vendors, and alumni; photography of community engagement and headshot sessions; B-roll available upon request.

Event Type: Community Event
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Location: O'Fallon Park Rec Complex
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many Wards
Admission: Free. Entry is Free to Everyone, must have a ticket to enter. Vendors and food will be available for purchase.
Contact: Tomielle Lane- Lanet@lincolnu.edu, 314-867-4915
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