Missouri Historical Society shared details of the massive gift of artifacts from the life and career of entertainment icon and St. Louis native Josephine Baker on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at the Missouri History Museum. Philanthropist and cultural advocate Mary Strauss donated her collection – the largest in the world at more than 500 items. Photo by Kenya Vaugn | The St. Louis American.

This week’s photo gallery features hip-hop energy as Clipse and EARTHGANG lit up The Factory stage during the “Let God Sort Em Out” tour. At City Hall, Mayor Cara Spencer addressed the city’s shortcomings in warning residents ahead of the devastating May 16 tornado, with a focus on vulnerable North St. Louis neighborhoods. And at the Missouri History Museum, the Josephine Baker legacy shines as Mary Strauss donated the world’s largest private collection of memorabilia celebrating the St. Louis-born icon, preserving more than 500 pieces of cultural history.

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