This week’s photo gallery captures the devastating aftermath of the May 16th F3 tornado, which carved a destructive path through Clayton, north St. Louis, and the Metro East—claiming five lives, injuring dozens, and causing $1.6 billion in damage. We also highlight the ongoing response from leaders, including a press conference with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Mayor Cara Spencer, and SLMPD Chief Robert Tracy addressing the community’s recovery efforts. We spotlight acts of service and support, as members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. St. Louis Chapter present donation checks to uplift local families in need. Finally, a rivetting intergenerational conversation about the Ferguson Uprising with Jonathan Pulphus and Jamala Rogers was facilitated by Amherst Professor Stefan M. Bradley at Left Bank Books in the Central West End on Tuesday evening. Bradley personally signed copies of his latest book, “If We Don’t Get it: A People’s History of Ferguson” after the discussion.
