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Drake’s cancer disparities work earns WashU honor
Before Dr. Bettina Drake stepped onstage to have Washington University’s custom, engraved professorship medallion draped across her neck, the audience…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: October 1st, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights soccer and community at the Mathews-Dickey Club, where children, volunteers and organizers gathered for a free skills camp hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Soccer Forward and…
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Local News
Governor French tops list of diverse private schools
Governor French Academy in Belleville, Illinois, ranks as the most diverse private K-12 school in the St. Louis area, according to newly released rankings from Niche. Principia School ranks second and MICDS (Mary Institute and St.…
24th Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will honor Black history with Underground Railroad re-enactment
The free immersive performance will be on Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026, on the Downtown Riverfront beneath the Gateway Arch from 2-4 p.m.
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Video: Ty Dolla $ign takes the show into the crowd in St. Louis
Watch on Instagram Ty Dolla $ign gets up close with fans during the Neo Trapsoul Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Oct. 3, 2026. The tour, headlined by Bryson Tiller, celebrates a decade of “Trap Soul.”…
Video: Dancing and good times at Urban Sprouts’ Gala En Blanc
Dancing, celebration and a crowd dressed in white: Take a quick look…
VIDEO: Frizz Fest celebrates Black hair, Black joy and community
The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought Black hair, Black joy and Black…
Video: Northside Trap Run brings hip-hop and community spirit to MLK Drive
The Northside Trap Run brought families, runners and DJs together on MLK…
Video: DMC and DJ Charlie Chan rock the stage
DMC and St. Louis’ own DJ Charlie Chan perform during The adidas…
Arts & Entertainment
Bryson Tiller headlines a high‑energy night in St. Louis as ‘Trap Soul’ turns ten
What a difference a decade makes. When Bryson Tiller came to St. Louis in May 2016, he was a fresh face with a new sound that blended R&B melodies with club‑banger beats and trap lyrics. He…
Religion
Should you have to pay to hear the Gospel?
For generations, the Black church has passed the offering plate to keep the lights on,…
‘Wake Up Running’ calls faith communities to action
“I hope you’ll wake up running, because the moment I’m addressing is urgent.” That is…
The King’s House to host UNIFY community event
The King’s House, a nondenominational church in St. Louis, will host its annual UNIFY community…
Remembering Sarah beyond 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Sarah Miller Clark, a Washington, D.C., middle school teacher, left for…
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Your Health Matters
Closing the gap in Alzheimer’s research
Black Americans are roughly twice as likely as White Americans to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia, a disparity researchers are working to better understand while increasing participation from underrepresented communities. Dr. Renã A.S. Robinson, a professor…
Sports
Standout performers from last weekend
Reece Shanklin (East St. Louis): The senior quarterback completed 13 of 15 passes for 364 yards and six touchdowns…
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Financial Wellness is a Practice: Community Manager Nakischa Joseph in St. Louis Shares How to Build a Routine that Lasts
When it comes to personal finance, most of us think about goals—saving for a home, paying off debt, or launching…
Business
Finley receives SIU collaboration award
Deja Finley, an assistant clinical professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, has received the 2026 SIU System Faculty Collaboration Award for cross-campus work advancing health equity, interprofessional education and team-based patient care.…
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Columnists / Opinion
Black women push party change
Black women have been the backbone of the Democratic Party for decades. We have saved…
The selling of Amendment 3
The politics of deception are looming large in November’s election. Will voters again, as they…
We must be AI fluent — or be left behind
We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift in access and opportunity. When new…
AFL-CIO backs Amendment 6
The Missouri AFL-CIO has endorsed Amendment 6, a citizen-led measure on the Nov. 3 ballot…
