This week’s photo gallery spotlights creativity, leadership, and innovation across St. Louis, beginning with Black Creatives in the Lou returning to Neiman Marcus for a dynamic exhibition and runway show that also honored the life and legacy of the late Tyler “Tai” Davis. The gallery also features Dr. Alvitta Ottley, a leading voice in data visualization and human-centered computing, whose work explores how people interpret information and make decisions at a pivotal moment for the evolving AI industry. Rounding out the collection, Leslie Gill is recognized as 2026 Nonprofit Executive of the Year, highlighting her transformative leadership as president and CEO of Rung for Women and her lasting impact on the region’s nonprofit landscape.

























