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Keffe D gets 40 years to life for Tupac Murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 killing of…
Videos
Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
Tamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, receives the 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education Award from The St. Louis American Foundation. This honoree profile was presented at the 39th Annual Salute…
Dr. Paula Knight | 2026 Stellar Performer in Education
Dr. Paula Knight, superintendent of the Jennings School District, receives the 2026…
Rich McClure | 2026 Champion in Education
Richard “Rich” McClure, co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, receives the 2026 Champion…
Dr. Demetrius Adams | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Demetrius Adams, principal of Hazelwood West High School, receives a 2026…
Dr. Samantha March | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Samantha March, associate partner of early learning at The Opportunity Trust,…
Local News
Black voices, untold stories take center stage
Ten Black media professionals were honored by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis for careers devoted to informing the public, amplifying community voices and expanding representation in journalism and entertainment. The organization’s annual Salute to…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: October 22nd, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights legends onstage and voices making an impact, from Rakim’s City Winery performance filled with hip-hop classics to D.L. Hughley’s conversation with Mike Claiborne at The Pageant about his memoir, “Charlie’s Boy,”…
Arts & Entertainment
MATI Festival 2027 expands to Powell Hall and The Sheldon
MATI Festival and Conference is widening its footprint for 2027 by bringing two of St. Louis’ most storied venues into the fold. Organizers announced that the seventh annual event will return July 15–18 with eight main…
Religion
The black church fed souls. Now it must feed communities
Throughout history, oppressive systems have used faith as a foundation for their oppression. The gospel…
CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise
The faithful didn’t just show up at Chaifetz Arena Friday night — they came ready.…
Archdiocese sues over access to ICE detainees
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has filed a federal lawsuit alleging restrictions at the Ste.…
Nolan Wells’ friends to Fox News: We’re “closer to God”
For the first time since a Mississippi grand jury declined to hold anyone responsible for…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
A new chapter in Black medical education
As of last week, the nation has its fifth medical school at a historically Black college or university — and notably it’s in the largely Black city of New Orleans. The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine…
Sports
Pattonville riding high behind dynamic duo
The Pattonville Pirates have been on an impressive run during the past two seasons. The Pirates advanced to the…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Don’t let scammers crash back-to-school season
Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a…
Business
Ameren adds $10 million to customer assistance programs in Missouri and Illinois
Ameren is adding $10 million to programs that help Missouri and Illinois customers pay overdue utility bills and manage rising energy costs, including assistance for qualifying households, small businesses, nonprofits and military families. The additional funding…
Obituaries
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…
