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This Week’s Photos: January 15th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, the Harlem Globetrotters electrify Chaifetz Arena as their 100th anniversary tour brings a century of showmanship, skill, and crowd-pleasing moments to St. Louis. The gallery also highlights the All Colors Exhibition…
This Week’s Photos: January 8th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery pays special tribute to Wiley Price, the legendary, award-winning photojournalist who spent more than four decades documenting the people, culture, and pivotal moments of St. Louis as the primary staff photographer for…
Local News
MLK observance in Fountain Park to focus on continued recovery
While Missouri’s lone statue commemorating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will not stand majestically over the celebration in his name in Fountain Park, the event will echo the slain civil rights leader’s words and legacy.…
2025 Year In Review Special Section
New Year, New Career Special Section
Videos
St. Louis vigil held for Minneapolis ICE shooting victim
A vigil was held in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 9, for Renee Nicole Good, who was killed this week in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The vigil was held from 6-9…
2025 Salute to Excellence in Education recap video
A look back at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute…
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…
Arts & Entertainment
Art in ‘All Colors’
Portfolio Gallery and Education Center opened its latest “All Colors” exhibition with a reminder that art is more than what hangs on a wall — it is a network of stories, histories and connections that shape…
A century of Harlem Globetrotters magic
Religion
Fruits, veggies, and faith: The Daniel Fast explained
The beginning of the year is prime time for thoughtful people to engage in introspection,…
A tradition born on the eve of freedom
On the night of Dec. 31, 1862, under cover of darkness and winter cold, groups…
Sen. Raphael Warnock: ‘We’re a Nation in Crisis’
Among the many accomplishments on the resume of Sen. Raphael Warnock, one is particularly noteworthy.…
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…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Affinia lands Port Authority grant for residency program
Affinia Healthcare’s Family Medicine Residency Program will launch in June, helping bring top-level healthcare opportunities to underserved communities in North St. Louis and St. Louis County. Supporting that effort is a $150,000 grant from the St.…
Sports
Lindenwood defeats SEMO in its national television debut
The Lindenwood Lions men’s basketball team made its first ever appearance on national television a memorable one on Thursday…
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.
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
Wash U grad Da’Juantay Wynter to keynote MLK Commemoration
Da’Juantay Wynter, a 2026 Washington University graduate, John B. Ervin Scholar, and undergraduate representative to the Board of Trustees, will deliver the keynote address during the 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 2 p.m.…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
Putting an end to redefining war
When I think about the Trump administration’s seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers and the kidnapping…
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,…
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.