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This Week’s Photos: January 29th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery brings together education, sports, and St. Louis social life, starting with The Opportunity Trust’s fourth annual Education Town Hall, where education policy experts, civic leaders, and school officials examined the newly released…
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Local News
Civil rights historian Matthew Delmont opens SLCL’s Black History Celebration
The St. Louis County Library is launching its 2026 Black History Celebration with a historian whose work refuses to let America forget the stories it once tried to bury. On Monday, Feb. 2, civil rights scholar…
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Videos
St. Louis vigil held for Minneapolis ICE shooting victim
A vigil was held in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 9, for…
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…
Arts & Entertainment
Karamo posts cryptic notes following feud with ‘Queer Eye’ castmates
“The Queer Eye” cast drama escalated last week after Karamo Brown skipped the final‑season press junket, claiming he’d been bullied by his co‑stars. TMZ reports the tension stems from a hot‑mic moment last summer in Washington,…
Religion
Restoration brings new light to St. Alphonsus Rock Church
Clearer sunlight is greeting parishioners and visitors at St. Alphonsus Rock Church as restoration continues…
Your eyes do not lie: Pastors declare truth about Alex Pretti
Pastors, bishops, rabbis and imams from more than a dozen states have responded to a…
MLK’s Birmingham jail letter and the new civil rights backlash
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote some of his most enduring words behind bars.…
Druski’s latest skit parodies Black megachurch culture
Drew Desbordes — better known as Druski — has made a career out of pressing…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Heart disease’s heavy toll in St. Louis
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among Black Americans, and agencies across the St. Louis region are working to equip residents with the knowledge and resources needed to reduce its toll. “I think about…
Sports
Vashon chasing sixth straight state title
The Vashon Wolverines have been one of the state’s most enduring dynasties in boys’ high school basketball. The Wolverines…
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
Black unemployment reaches recession levels
When President Donald Trump took office for the second time last year, experts predicted tough times for Black America, pointing to the Project 2025 government blueprint calling for slashing government spending and Trump’s own disdain for…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
ICE ushers in domestic terrorism
Since the writing of this editorial, ICE executed another U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, VA…
IL side burglary spree targets Black churches, businesses
Over the past two months a burglary spree, targeting eight churches in East St. Louis…
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,…
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.