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Jordan Walker leads call for more Black youth in baseball
Shortly after Jordan Walker’s 12th and clinching blast of the Home Run Derby final against hometown hero Kyle Schwarber had…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: July 23rd, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights a citywide Day of Prayer at Resurrection Temple Church, where faith leaders and community members gathered to call for peace, compassion and an end to violence across St. Louis. We also…
Local News
SLU medical school faces racial discrimination inquiry
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Saint Louis University School of Medicine for alleged racial discrimination in its admissions process. The department’s Office for Civil Rights will determine whether the institution violated Title VI of…
Videos
Video: Usher and Chris Brown in STL
Watch the video on Instagram: Usher and Chris Brown ignite The Dome with an unforgettable R&B showcase Fans packed The Dome with high expectations as Chris Brown and Usher brought their co-headlining tour to St. Louis.…
Video: WerQfest 2026 mashup
The seventh annual WerQfest took over Atomic by Jamo on Saturday, and…
Video: Ludacris shows love to the 314
Rap veteran Ludacris showed major love to the 314 during his Celebrate…
En Vogue performs at PrideFest 2026
Thousands of fans joined in as legendary R&B group En Vogue performed…
Check This Out: Juneteenth Reads with the St. Louis Public Library
As Juneteenth approaches, it’s a great time to learn more about the…
Arts & Entertainment
Bigga Rankin dies at 50
Bigga Rankin — the legendary DJ whose mixtapes helped launch some of hip-hop’s biggest names — has died. He was 50. Rankin’s family announced his death in a statement that was posted to his social media…
Buddy Guy proves he’s still got the blues — and the fire — at 90
MATI 2026 positioned St. Louis as a cultural crossroads
Religion
Faith leaders unite to pray for peace across St. Louis
Pastors from churches across St. Louis gathered at Resurrection Temple Church for a weekend citywide…
Rising Black pastor reaches audiences in MAGA circles
For years, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder of Atlanta’s rapidly growing 2819 Church, has built…
The Black church is the foundation of St. Louis history
A major part of American history is St. Louis history. The city predates the nation…
Most Christians want to give consistently. Only about ⅓ do.
At offering time in many churches, worshippers often hear that God loves a cheerful giver.…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Hidden heart condition
Chris Hill remembers his 14-year-old son, Colin, as a boy who loved to run. “I look back at him as a kid, he always loved running,” Hill recalled. “He always loved being fast. That was kind…
Sports
LeBron James signs with 76ers, stunning NBA world
LeBron James announced via X on Friday morning that he is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Your home is an investment – How to create generational wealth
A Q&A with Greg Smith For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a…
Business
Jordan named Kirkwood fire marshal
Peter Jordan has been appointed fire marshal for the city of Kirkwood. Jordan brings more than 20 years of fire service experience to the position. He most recently served as deputy chief and fire marshal for…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
How the nation celebrates its 250th year
It’s been 174 years since the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, issued his scathing address on…
Black people made America’s 250th anniversary possible
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a group of people who…
East St. Louis Library and Housing Authority officials face justice
Well, the federal chickens have finally come home to roost for the former director of…
No to the proposed police budget
I heard all of it—every word. I felt every emotion. I stayed until the end,…
