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This Week’s Photos: February 26th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, St. Louis CITY SC kicks off its 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Charlotte FC at Energizer Park, while across the river the East St. Louis Flyers battle to…
Gallery: 2026 Salute to Business
Check out the full gallery! The St. Louis American Foundation’s 2026 Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon brought together the region’s top executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders for an afternoon of…
Local News
Teach For America returns to St. Louis, drawing praise and skepticism
After a four-year pause in placing classroom teachers, Teach For America will again assign corps members to St. Louis-area schools beginning with the 2026-27 academic year — a return welcomed by some school leaders and approached…
Videos
Tina Turner classic ‘The Best’ is sung by Brittany Howard and ensemble at SLSO in St. Louis
Special Guest Brittany Howard returned to the stage for an electric encore of the Tina Turner classic “The Best” during the finale of “Eternal: A tribute to Tina Turner”on Sunday evening. She sung with ensemble performers…
6 homes demolished in North St. Louis
Radioactive waste forces demolition of Florissant homes. Chair of the North County…
St. Louis vigil held for Minneapolis ICE shooting victim
A vigil was held in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 9, for…
Arts & Entertainment
Blessed by the Ancestors
“Blessed by the Ancestors” isn’t just an exhibit — it’s a full‑body reminder of how deeply Black St. Louis carries its history, its humor, and its heart. Curated by hometown creative Brock Seals, the Black History…
Standing on Business (Salute)
Religion
What Happened to the Black Church?
Among Black Americans, the question “What happened to the Black Church?” often spurs discussions about…
Holy Culture Radio produces a Joyful Noise on the radio
Many sensible adults are avoiding anything that smacks of news in this crazy age of…
Church disruptions are justified
Don Lemon, a high-profile media personality, was arrested on orders from U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi,…
Restoration brings new light to St. Alphonsus Rock Church
Clearer sunlight is greeting parishioners and visitors at St. Alphonsus Rock Church as restoration continues…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
WashU study links obesity to dementia risk
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia and also face some of the highest obesity rates in the nation — troubling numbers as St. Louis researchers say the two…
Sports
HBCU stars hope to catch some NFL eyes
When the 2025-26 NFL season began, there were 23 HBCU players on the rosters of 32 teams — less…
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
Rising optimism among business leaders suggests growth for St. Louis
Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase reveals a…
Business
Where you bank isn’t neutral
When I started at Midwest BankCentre eight years ago, I knew community banking was under attack. There was — and still is — tremendous pressure on the segment, yet most of the public has no idea.…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
NFL Half-Times will never be the same
After witnessing Bad Bunny’s long-awaited performance, I wondered who could top this? Maybe that’s not…
Black History Month: Remembering forward
The last time I wrote in this space was November of 2024. I wrote then…
History will remember who spoke and who hid
The arrest of Black journalists during live coverage of protests represents a deliberate escalation against…
Police behavior is the best case for local control
The St. Louis Police Department is taking a page from the growing police state created…
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.