The St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards 2026

We’re very excited to announce our inaugural year for The St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards. We invite everyone in the community to vote and celebrate the businesses that make our area unique. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of the greater St. Louis community.

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This Week’s Photos: March 12th, 2026

This week’s photo gallery captures St. Louis pride and community moments, beginning with scenes from the lively 314 Day Arch shoot, where Young Dip, Tatum Polk, and a large group of participants gathered on the riverfront…

Gains after Gaines

Michael Middleton (center) was honored with the Legacy Awardat the University of Missouri Black Law Students Association 40th Annual Lloyd L. Gaines Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is surrounded by some of the…

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We love polished leaders. Polished stories. Polished résumés. We’re drawn to leaders who look unbothered, unbroken, untouched by the grit of life. But that’s not where real leadership comes from. Real leadership is born out of scars.

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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.

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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.

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