Many veterans in the region, like Muriel Leyfert, are dependent on the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network in St. Louis to make it to their doctor's appointments. The 81-year-old said if she didn’t have access to the DAV, she’d have to rely on friends or Uber, which is a $60 ex…
Beginning Monday, December 7, all students in the Normandy Schools Collaborative will attend classes online through the end of the semester, which ends Friday, Dec. 18.
More than 500 applications have been received for the Small Business Rapid Deployment Fund announced last week by St. Louis County. The Small Business Rapid Deployment Fund is a second round of emergency funding to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. An additional $3 million of St. Louis…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prioritized which groups will first receive COVID-19 vaccines.
As the Missouri Senate convened Tuesday, four Black Democratic senators are set to represent the St. Louis area — two of whom are making history as the state’s youngest Black male senator and the first Black man to serve in a Senate leadership role in two decades.
One day around the end of April, Amber Golden Smallwood, 41, couldn’t breathe.
A growing number of families across the St. Louis region are having trouble affording food, as many workers have lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. St. Louis-area food banks and organizations are working to distribute more meals to meet the increased demand.
With approximately 20-30 aggravated assaults occurring for every one homicide in the St. Louis region, United Way and the Violence Prevention Commission are working together to set up an intake process for survivors of gun violence through an existing hotline.The gun violence intake process …
The St. Louis American has been raising Black voices and advocating for the Black community in the St. Louis region for 92 years. In this season of giving, please consider a gift to sustain the vital work of The St. Louis American. Your donation at any level will help preserve our essential …
The MICDS Rams have enjoyed a long and rich tradition of success on the football field. The Rams have continued their winning ways by making another trip to the Show-Me Bowl, where they will play Jefferson City Helias for the Class 4 state championship on Friday night at Jefferson City High.…
Cosmetologist Felicia Cann-Hanson is the owner of Hair and Beauty Restore By Asylum, which opened last month in Maplewood. Cann-Hanson is also a hair-loss specialist and licensed practical nurse. The beauty supply store is located at 7407 Manchester Road.
Abena Bradley-Madkins, a Spanish teacher at Riverview Gardens High School, has been named a 2020 Excellence in Teaching honoree by Emerson. Bradley-Madkins has served as the Spanish instructor at Riverview Gardens High School since 2008. She led an effort to travel abroad with students to …
Missouri First District Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush, a registered nurse, worked with the Biden-Harris Transition team to ensure that nurses have a leading voice in the new administration's COVID-19 response. The Biden-Harris team announced on Saturday. November 28, 2020, the appointment of…
Wilton Gregory has received his red hat and ring from Pope Francis, becoming the first Black American cardinal in the history of Catholicism.
Surgical residents who completed the curriculum felt empowered to contribute to the national conversation on firearm violence, as well as treat victims and learn about their journey to survival
Few people love the Electoral College. For good reason: it is a relic of Union governance acquiescing to Confederate demands and originally designed to squash any hint of Black electoral influence.However, in this recent 2020 election, it was the Black vote that dominated the Electoral Colle…
With the report that the General Services Administration has initiated the transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, we can finally give thanks for a new Democratic administration in the White House. Thank you to the majority of American voters.
Salvation Army officers celebrate as they turn on the Christmas Tree in Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis on Friday, November 20, 2020. The tree lighting ceremony, which normally brings thousands, was short with no crowds due to the coronavirus.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis recently recognized the outstanding work of staff, board members, volunteers and supporters, and celebrated for their commitment to the organization and the Club kids and teens.
A Florissant couple will take their place in Missouri history when they are sworn in for the legislative session that begins Jan. 8, 2021. Rep. Jay Mosley will begin his third term in the House presenting the 68th District, which covers parts of Florissant and Black Jack. His wife, Angela W…
Husband, wife offer help through their non-profit organization
With the news that Mayor Lyda Krewson will not seek a second term in the April mayoral election, all eyes are on who will be running to replace her.
Like so many around the country, Dr. L.J. Punch was glued to the television on the night of Nov. 24, 2014.
In an effort to increase the conversation around environmental justice, ArchCity Defenders is working with several local organizations to bring a series of conversations, concluding with a virtual summit, to the public.
The Ga people of Ghana, West Africa, begin a celebration in August that continues as a month-long thanksgiving known as Ga Homowo — the Harvest Festival. Many ethnic groups in Ghana and all over Africa have similar traditions.
St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days has tapped Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a Democratic state representative from University City, to be her executive assistant.
A coalition of passionate East St. Louis residents have banded together through WePower to launch Elevate ESTL, a campaign aimed at bringing quality jobs for residents to the city.
As state lawmakers mull the idea of restricting police use of chokeholds or no-knock warrants, they are facing pushback from law enforcement organizations who contend decisions should be made at the local level.
St. Louis Police Sgt. Donnell Walters has watched his cousin, Detective Sgt. Heather Taylor, lead the Ethical Society of Police for more than five-and-a-half years. But now, it’s his turn to take the wheel and steer the association forward as it advocates for racial and gender equality in policing.
Monday afternoon was supposed to be a joyous occasion in Selma, as a ceremony was planned to rename the Dallas County Courthouse Annex in honor of civil rights heroes Bruce Carver Boynton and J.L. Chestnut.
When Robert Steeples took over as the head football coach at DeSmet, his alma mater was near the bottom of the St. Louis hierarchy on the gridiron.
David N. Dinkins, New York City’s first African American mayor, often referred to the people in his hometown as the “gorgeous mosaic,” his wife as his “beautiful bride,” and men he only vaguely remembered as “buddy.” He governed with the same easy-going, graceful manner, a kind of laid-back …
Under the Arch, ArchCity Defenders joint podcast with Action St. Louis, is rounding out its second season, with 14 great episodes! The season finale will be released Tuesday, November 24th, featuring special guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, incoming President and CEO of the Children’s Defense …
Yes, that's right! The 2020 Presidential election has not yet ended! Why do we say that? Because the Georgia Senate runoff contest is still underway -- two seats are at stake and voters must make their voices heard!The runoff process can disenfranchise traditionally underrepresented commun…
Virtual learning is challenging enough with general course studies. But what about the performing arts electives that motivate so many young people to stay engaged with their educational experience?
In a time of furloughs, layoffs and business closings, ArchCity Defenders is growing the organization’s increasingly diverse team of lawyers, organizers and social workers.
Schnuck Markets, Inc. has announced the launch of a supplier diversity initiative to promote supplier participation that reflects the diverse communities throughout the Midwest in which Schnucks operates.
As cases and hospitalizations hit all-time highs, health care workers are warning that staffing is stretched thin.
Mamie Cosey wants her great-grandchildren to play and exercise outside, but some days she can’t let them, she said, because the air isn’t safe to breathe.
More than $3 million in CARES Act funds will be distributed to small businesses and restaurants in St. Louis County’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Sam Page, St. Louis County executive has announced.
As coronavirus cases and deaths rise in the region, many faith groups will continue to offer virtual services.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there may be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. As such, drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route.
The city of St. Louis has set a 10-person limit on group gatherings to reduce the risk of potential super-spreader events amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the city is continuing to allow indoor dining.
With the passage of Proposition D in St. Louis on Nov. 3, political analysts say 74% of Black voters are more likely to hit the polls in March and April for the municipal election.
About 15 people gathered Friday for an organized protest by Resist STL in front of True North Law Firm in downtown Clayton to protest the firm’s involvement with Trump’s effort to “stage a coup.”
St. Louis mayoral candidate Tishaura Jones on Friday received her first endorsement for her 2021 campaign from the NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri PAC.
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis comes through again to provide food to the community during its annual pre-Thanksgiving turkey giveaways. The first one takes place Saturday, Nov. 21, from Noon until 3 p.m. at the Urban League’s Regional Headquarters located at 1408 N. Kingshighway…
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