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Earl’s 30 in 30
Earl Austin Jr. is celebrating his 30th year as the sports editor at the St. Louis American. To commemorate the occasion, Earl has put together a list of 30 of the top high school games that he’s witnessed during those 30 years.
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: December 25th, 2025
In this week’s photo gallery, Nelly and Ashanti spread holiday joy during a visit to the Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club, where smiles peaked as Nelly helped present a brand-new bike to a young recipient. On…
This Week’s Photos: December 18th, 2025
In this week’s photo gallery, actress and author Jane Kennedy takes the stage in conversation with Urban League President Michael P. McMillan during the Whitney M. Young Society fundraiser at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. Nelly and Ashanti…
Local News
Deltas, Kappas pace United Way Divine 9 Challenge
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. again emerged as champion of the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Charmaine Chapman Society Divine 9 Challenge. Delta Sigma Theta raised $70,236 of the more than $264,000 pledged through the…
New Year, New Career Special Section
Videos
2025 Salute to Excellence in Education recap video
A look back at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala, honoring this year’s outstanding educators, students, and community leaders who are shaping the future of St.…
Dr. Flint W. Fowler – 2025 Lifetime Achiever in Education
This video premiered during the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education…
Mary Elizabeth Grimes – 2025 Stellar Performer in Education
Mary Elizabeth Grimes was recognized as a Stellar Performer in Education at…
Maxine Clark and Bob Fox – 2025 Champions in Education
This video premiered during the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education…
Dr. Rhonda M. Key – 2025 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Rhonda M. Key was recognized as an Excellence in Education Awardee…
Arts & Entertainment
Smoking (and coughing) with October.
Smoking (and coughing) with October. Because of my deadline, October London had to wait. It is a week old at this point, but in my opinion it was worth the wait! Now what a lot of…
The glow of ‘Gaslight Dreams’
Religion
The ministry of showing up
(Scripture Reference: Job 2:11–13, 42:7–10) Job’s friends saw him. When was the last time you…
RelationSHIFT
As the year bends toward its close, the world itself feels like it is exhaling…
Centennial Christian Church vows to rebuild
When many St. Louisans mention Centennial Christian Church, they are often discussing its ministries that…
Chose gratitude
Break ups are big business. Folks spend money to soothe a hurting heart. New clothes.…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Doctors say hepatitis B vaccine change threatens Black babies
A recent federal decision to change how newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine has raised concerns among Missouri health leaders, who warn the shift could put Black and low-income babies at higher risk of infection. The…
Sports
NBA’s future moves spark plenty of STL talk
For those of us who would love to have an NBA franchise in St. Louis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to…
Business
Job program aims to help parents catch up on child support
The St. Louis agency that connects residents to jobs has received new funding to continue a program that helps parents struggling with child support payments find steady work. ARCHS, a St. Louis-based nonprofit that focuses on…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
Cahokia heist!
Everyone in Cahokia Heights liked Christmas a lot. But the McCalls, who run the town,…
Eliminating the income tax is easy. Replacing it is not
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s recent announcement that he wants to eliminate Missouri’s income tax causes me…
Honoring the elders who built our traditions
Every family has its holiday routines. In many Black households, the kitchen hums before sunrise,…
How the Epstein saga exposes U.S. morality
The hype surrounding the release of the Epstein files has been described as a distraction,…
Unlock The Ballot
Our legal and electoral systems are complex—even the most informed among us may not know all the details. In response to readers’ election questions, The St. Louis American has launched the “Unlock the Ballot” initiative to demystify down-ballot propositions and races for judges and school board seats. Now more than ever, St. Louisans need to be informed about lesser-known candidates and issues that may not make headlines but deeply affect our lives and communities.