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Dr. Nina Caldwell, MBA, Ed. D, vice president for student life at Maryville University will be appointed to the role of vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective June 1, 2023.
The Anheuser-Busch School of Business (ABSB) at Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has named Kristy Daniels Jackson, Ed.S. as director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE). As CIE director, Jackson is responsible for management of The Center for Innovation and Entrepre…
Operation Food Search (OFS) welcomed Kitty Castilleja-Cutts as their new human resources manager. Castilleja-Cutts will lead all aspects of the human resources team, including attracting and hiring top talent, providing positive employee relations support to managers and employees, administ…
Riverview Gardens School District announced the appointment of Tiffany Patton, Ed.D. as the new professional development coordinator. Patton will oversee the district’s initiatives to develop and revise the curriculum to align with state standards and district goals for student achievement. …
Emily Pitts, chief diversity officer for Lindenwood University, was recently named to the board of United Way of Greater St. Louis. She became the first African American woman General Partner at Edward Jones a Fortune 500 financial services firm. During her 25-year career with Edward Jones, …
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Whisky On Washington owner David Shanks says his establishment located at 1321 Washington is bringing “a new vibe” to the downtown area.
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In the ongoing challenge to end food insecurity, which has a significant long-term impact on moms and babies, Bank of America has awarded Operation Food Search [OFS] a $25,000 grant to support the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts initiative.
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A collaborative program aimed to meet the workforce needs of the highly specialized aerospace manufacturing sector has been named a finalist for the 2023 Bellwether Award.
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Hustle culture has been an essential part of being Black in America. It’s hard not to normalize seeing Black people work multiple jobs to survive, let alone fighting that uphill battle for access to the middle class. The grind might seem like it eventually “pays” dividends, but it has an adv…
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Yemi Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D. – who will be honored as Non-Profit Executive of the Year at the St. Louis American Foundation's 2023 Salute to Excellence in Business on February 16 – has served as president and CEO of FOCUS St. Louis since 2014. Previously she served as vice president of Leaders…
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St. Louis CITY SC and the University of Missouri–St. Louis are entering a dynamic new partnership to grow the next generation of esports players and fans and unite the two STLMade brands in programming designed to foster professional development by expanding UMSL’s sport management offerings.
Dana Redwing has been appointed as county counselor where she will oversee all civil law business of St. Louis County government and its departments. Redwing is an experienced litigator who most recently served as the Associate General Counsel at Bi-State Development Agency where her focus w…
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The Anheuser-Busch School of Business (ABSB) at Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has named Brandi Brooks, M.S. as director of the Minority Entrepreneurship Collaborative Center for Advancement (MECCA). As MECCA director, Brooks will partner with the CIE director to develop, plan, impleme…
Nathan Ivy was named the new executive director of Episcopal City Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. Most recently, Ivy served as a project director with Vision for Children at Risk in St. Louis, promoting the wellness of young children in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He has a…
Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added Stan Richardson as senior project manager. Richardson has 15 years of industry experience in new construction and renovation for healthcare, K-12 and higher education facilities as well as transportation and public works projects. He is overseeing the C…
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ViolaSTL, a cannabis dispensary outlet, is serving medicinal patients at its 2001 Olive Street location and is the only African American owned shop in the downtown St. Louis area.
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Michael Kennedy, Jr., CEO of KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies (UPCO), has been named a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100 – a program recognizing the area’s most accomplished C-level executives for their exceptional leadership, vision and passion. As CEO of KAI (architecture, engineering and const…
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The School District of University City announced the appointment of Lawndale Thomas as the District’s athletic director starting July 1, 2023. Thomas will replace current athletic director D. Matthew Brooks, who is retiring after 26 years with the District. Prior to joining the district in …
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Opal M. Jones, president & CEO at DOORWAYS, has been named a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100. With an established career as an inspiring visionary and leader in dynamic environments, Jones became the second president and chief executive officer of DOORWAYS in 2012. As the key executive, she o…
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Serving others is a part of Pastor Nicholas Grice’s life.
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Arnold Donald possesses two rare, equally enviable and diametrically opposed gifts. He can foresee, prepare for, and ultimately manifest an unlikely and successful future, and he can successfully navigate utterly unforeseeable crises with grace and aplomb. Someone with his pedigree could poi…
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Dr. Aramide Ayorinde will join Family Care Health Centers (FCHC) as CEO on January 17, 2023 succeeding Dr. Robert Massie who is retiring after serving 28 years as CEO. FCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving over 20,000 patients in the St. Louis area.
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Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has named Dr. Stacy Gee Hollins interim associate provost of academic affairs. Dr. Hollins will remain dean of the Anheuser-Busch School of Business. She will help to develop and enhance the academic resources, programs, and support services that the inst…
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Solid job growth in December helped cap a year which saw the unemployment rate for Black workers decline from 7.1% to 5.7%, according to U.S. Labor Department.
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Laurna Godwin, owner, co-founder, and president of Vector Communications Corporation exemplifies Black excellence and professionalism.
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Coffee has been a staple in households across the world for centuries.
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COCA has officially announced Indigo K. Sams as its new President & CEO. She brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, youth development, facilities operations, resource development, and human resources to COCA. Sams becomes just the third person to helm the organi…
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History is taught at Sumner High School and Sumner High School is historic.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis promoted Jackie Martin to group vice president in the treasury division. The St. Louis Bank serves most of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Martin has been with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for more than 15 years. She holds a BS degree in…
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Travis Cummings made his TV anchor debut filling in on New Year’s Eve. Cummings is a multi-skilled journalist at 5 On Your Side. He joined the 5 On Your Side team in December 2021 from WRCB in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he worked for two years as a reporter and fill-in anchor. During his …
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Dr. Kanika Cunningham has been appointed director of the department of public health for St. Louis County. Dr. Cunningham joined DPH in November 2022 as public health officer. As director, she will oversee the only health department in the state to offer clinical services. She has also serve…
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City of St. Louis Treasurer Adam Layne recently gave the keynote at the cohort graduation for the Fathers and Families Support Center in December to help close out the 2022 year. A George Washington University and University of Missouri-St. Louis graduate, Layne is also an adjunct professor …
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Dr. Kendra Holmes stepped into her new role as president & CEO for Affinia Healthcare January 1, 2023. The Affinia Healthcare Board of Directors first announced Dr. Holmes’ promotion in March 2022. The new role is also a historic one: Dr. Holmes is the first woman, and the first Black pe…
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Webster University was awarded $1.25 million in federal funds to increase the accessibility to its nationally ranked master’s programs in nursing and counseling, its Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia practice, and its bachelor’s programs in chemistry, biology, nursing and psychology. The funding wa…
The beginning of Orvin Kimbrough’s pathway to success was far from smooth.
Harris-Stowe State University has selected Dr. Dimetri Horner as the University's new provost and vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Horner most recently served as associate vice provost of academics at Strayer University. During her 11-year tenure at Strayer University, she also served…
Californian couple Darren Young, 32, and Charlene Lopez-Young, 34, nurtured the seedling that was once their Milque Toast pop-up in 2017 and transformed it into a blossoming business, winning a UMSL DEI grant and Arch Grants funding for The Fattened Caf.
Arlene Maminta Browne was named to the St. Louis Press Club board of directors. She is the owner of Robust Bistro & Wine Bar in Webster Groves, and is principal of the Robust Solutions firm, which provides strategic communications and community development for select small to mid-size bu…
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Midland States Bank announced that Martesha Brown has been promoted to director of community economic development. As director, Brown will lead the community development team in the strategic partnerships and implementation of the Bank’s community economic development objectives. She has bee…
The College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has once again received significant financial support to further education research in the St. Louis region.
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Sekou Kaalund has joined U.S. Bank in a newly created role as the head of branch banking, a leadership role within Consumer & Business Banking responsible for the 2,200+ branches as well as the consumer and small business bankers spread out across 26 states. Kaalund comes to U.S. Bank w…
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Gloria Hampton was recently honored by the Missouri Afterschool Network with the Outstanding Afterschool Professional Award for her work with Unleashing Potential’s programs that focus on socio-emotional success and Science, Technology, Engineering, Cultural Arts and Math (STEAM) in diverse …
RubinBrown Managing Partner Steven L. Harris, an UMSL alumnus, will deliver the commencement address 9 a.m. Saturday, when UMSL celebrates graduates of the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing.
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Earlier this year, Shamele Hill was promoted to chief program officer for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of St. Louis organization where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the program and provides support and guidance to staff and volunteers as they deliver best interest …
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B&I Eatery opened its doors in the fall of last year, and owner Nicole Isabell says that the folks just keep coming to get a taste of her down-home cooking.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched its Capital Readiness Program [CRP] grant competition, which designates $93.5 million to help minority and other underserved entrepreneurs open or expand a business. Administered by the Minority Business Development Agency, it is the largest progr…
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Last week, Chase cut the ribbon on its newest branch in the St. Louis metro area, a 3,000- sq. foot location at MLK Plaza (3625 Page Blvd.) in the Covent Blu-Grand Center neighborhood. Chase also announced it is accelerating its expansion into the market and will bring its total branch count…
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Andrea Lowe was recently promoted to counsel at Tucker Ellis. Lowe focuses her practice on complex civil litigation matters in the areas of mass tort and product liability, commercial business disputes, employment, and insurance. She is experienced in all aspects of the litigation process, r…
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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) welcomes Reggie D. White as associate artistic director. White brings more than two decades of theatre experience, including over 10 years of expertise as an award-winning artist, educator and arts advocate. Most recently he has served as the arti…
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The University of Missouri–St. Louis will confer more than 900 degrees on Saturday as it celebrates fall 2022 commencement in the Mark Twain Athletic Center. In addition to recognizing new graduates, the university will also present an honorary doctorate to former Jazz St. Louis President an…
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