Featured News
Deaconess Narrative Lab helps communities tell their stories
From neighborhood documentaries and photography to poetry and publications, the Deaconess Foundation’s nine-month Narrative Lab is helping St. Louis artists…
Sports
Lift for Life girls basketball trio announce college commitments
It was a special day at Lift for Life Academy on Tuesday as three members of the Hawks’ girls…
Local News
Nine St. Louis public schools to close
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education will permanently close nine schools beginning in fall 2027, approving a major part of the district’s Future Ready plan despite opposition from parents and educators. The 4-3 vote…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: November 12th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery connects music, faith and the future of Black Studies. Jodeci opens its Forever My Lady anniversary tour at Stifel Theatre, celebrating 35 years since the group’s debut album. Congregants gather for worship…
Arts & Entertainment
Holiday Happenings
East St. Louis native Tahir Moore, a comedian, actor and podcast host whose credits include ‘Insecure,’ ‘The Neighborhood’ and the wildly popular ‘All Def Roast Me’ series, will take the stage at Helium just ahead of…
Religion
‘A sustaining faith’
On Sunday, Nov. 15, a ceremony commemorating the 180th anniversary of First Baptist Church of…
COGIC’s return brings praise, passion to St. Louis
A sea of black and white poured into America’s Center earlier this week. Yes, there…
COGIC’s Christmas in November brings hope to St. Louis families ahead of 118th Holy Convocation
The line stretched nearly three blocks outside the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis headquarters…
Bishop Barber rallies voters ahead of midterms
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, Bishop William J. Barber II and Repairers of…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Videos
Video: Jodeci opens ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis
▶ Jodeci performs at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. Video by Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American Jodeci chose St. Louis to open its “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour, and the crowd at Stifel Theatre…
Video: 2026 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala Recap
This special video recap revisits the inspiring moments, remarkable individuals, and spirit…
Video: Christmas in November brings St. Louis families together
▶ Families gather for Christmas in November at the Urban League Regional…
Video: Rakim brings a hip-hop masterclass to City Winery
▶ Rakim performs at City Winery St. Louis. Click the image to…
Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
Tamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School,…
Your Health Matters
The large and growing benefits of being smoke-free
It’s important to celebrate big accomplishments. And when it comes to our health, the drop in U.S. smoking rates over the last six decades is certainly one to cheer. Over 8 million deaths have been avoided…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Don’t let scammers crash back-to-school season
Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a…
Business
Arnold Adams promoted at Affinia Healthcare
Arnold Adams has been promoted to outreach services manager at Affinia Healthcare, where he previously served three years as lead health outreach specialist. In his new position, Adams will oversee outreach efforts across Affinia’s six local…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
Public health deserves stronger county support
The obvious winners in the historic 2026 midterm elections were the Democratic Party and a…
Midterms are over, now real work begins
Voters have sent resounding messages to Missouri and national elected officials about what they do…
Black women are under attack. Here’s a blueprint to fight back.
The world has zero love, affection or appreciation for Black women. This is true broadly,…
The time to pass Prop B is now
An estimated 20,000 families are navigating this city’s child care crisis, while 6,000 children live…
