Kode Redd Dance Company preforming at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Kode Redd Dance Company preforming at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Brianna Brown aka BEBE preforming at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
The hair show at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Dj Nico Marie DJing at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Golliday preforming at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Marsha Ambrosius preforming at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
The crowd dances to the music at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Executive director of Frizzy By Nature and Frizz fest team member Valerie Huphes at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Lanel, Brooklyn, and Kamil Robinson enjoying the music at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Marquita Martin, Bri Moody, and Samiya Maclin enjoying the festivities at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on 9/21/24. Photo by Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American 
Meryle Davie-Hawthorne, who comes from a family of police officers, places a bouquet of flowers on the police crusier of fallen St. Louis Police officer David Lee on Tues. Sept. 24, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Meryle Davie-Hawthorne, who comes from a family of police officers, places a bouquet of flowers on the police crusier of fallen St. Louis Police officer David Lee on Tues. Sept. 24, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Lutheran Family Children’s Services mental health support councillors Rachel Boone and Kim Warden outside Buder Elementary School Wed. sept. 25, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Lutheran Family Children’s Services mental health support councillors Rachel Boone and Kim Warden outside Buder Elementary School Wed. sept. 25, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Audrey Ellerman is a resident of Covenant Blu-Grand Center where Brickline Greenway is investing in neighborhoods north of Delmar shot in her home Tues. Sept. 23, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Audrey Ellerman is a resident of Covenant Blu-Grand Center where Brickline Greenway is investing in neighborhoods north of Delmar shot in her home Tues. Sept. 23, 2024. Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American 
Dr. Donald M. Suggs, Publisher and Executive Editor of The St. Louis American, is honored at the inaugural Grand Center Gala as he receives the prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Center Inc. Celebrated not only for his significant contributions to journalism but also as a dedicated supporter of the arts, Dr. Suggs has profoundly impacted the African American community in St. Louis. His unwavering commitment to social justice and advocacy through media exemplifies the transformative power of journalism and the arts in fostering community engagement. 
Dr. Donald M. Suggs, Publisher and Executive Editor of The St. Louis American, is honored at the inaugural Grand Center Gala as he receives the prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Center Inc. Celebrated not only for his significant contributions to journalism but also as a dedicated supporter of the arts, Dr. Suggs has profoundly impacted the African American community in St. Louis. His unwavering commitment to social justice and advocacy through media exemplifies the transformative power of journalism and the arts in fostering community engagement. 
Dr. Donald M. Suggs, Publisher and Executive Editor of The St. Louis American, is honored at the inaugural Grand Center Gala as he receives the prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Center Inc. Celebrated not only for his significant contributions to journalism but also as a dedicated supporter of the arts, Dr. Suggs has profoundly impacted the African American community in St. Louis. His unwavering commitment to social justice and advocacy through media exemplifies the transformative power of journalism and the arts in fostering community engagement. 
Dr. Donald M. Suggs, Publisher and Executive Editor of The St. Louis American, is honored at the inaugural Grand Center Gala as he receives the prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Center Inc. Celebrated not only for his significant contributions to journalism but also as a dedicated supporter of the arts, Dr. Suggs has profoundly impacted the African American community in St. Louis. His unwavering commitment to social justice and advocacy through media exemplifies the transformative power of journalism and the arts in fostering community engagement.