Featured News
County Council’s delay nearly created a health care crisis
Two Black elected officials placed health care for nearly 1,300 people — most of them Black — at risk while…
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Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: June 25th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery features Harris-Stowe State University’s ceremonial beam signing, marking a major milestone in the university’s continued campus growth and investment in its future. We also spotlight young DJ Aereon “DJ Oreo” Robinson inspiring…
House of Soul’s Juneteenth Fashion Show takes over Washington Avenue
House of Soul’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Block Party transformed Washington Avenue into a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community, highlighted by a vibrant outdoor fashion show curated by Black Creatives in the Lou founder Yolanda…
Local News
Were you in the Workhouse jail? Deadline for claim in $4M settlement approaches
Thousands of claims have been filed in a $4 million federal class-action lawsuit regarding inhumane conditions at the former Workhouse jail in St. Louis, but the window to file a claim is shrinking. The lawsuit was first filed…
Videos
Check This Out: Juneteenth Reads with the St. Louis Public Library
As Juneteenth approaches, it’s a great time to learn more about the holiday and its significance. Jaelyn from the St. Louis Public Library recommends two books that help readers of all ages better understand Juneteenth: “Juneteenth”…
PJ Morton meet & greet
PJ Morton came by Sophie’s on Friday, June 12, for a pop…
2026 Salute to Young Leaders Recap
A look back at the 15th Annual Salute to Young Leaders, celebrating…
2026 Young Leaders – Lessons from the Next Generation of Leaders
In this special Salute to Young Leaders video presented by The St.…
Salute to Young Leaders celebrates young leaders driving change in St. Louis
Raven Whitener, Director of the St. Louis American Foundation, previews the 2026…
Arts & Entertainment
Kevin Hart says Spike Lee deserves a Knicks championship ring
Kevin Hart and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith are among those calling for Spike Lee to get a championship ring after the New York Knicks won their first title in 53 years. Hart posted a video on…
Benjamin Taylor steps in as Mercutio
Religion
Ready to Speak
Raised on ghost stories, grief and the unspoken rules about silence that Black girls like…
Grill to Glory sparks summertime of food, fellowship
“Every church, every Saturday, every community.” With that mission statement, the Grill to Glory movement…
I still have joy
Joy is deeper than happiness. Not a smile for the camera. Not a moment of…
‘Faith in the Wild’
Pastor Rashon Jordan remembers exactly how the idea came to him — and how unlikely…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Making waves against fear
Raised by her grandparents from the time she was 8 months old, Velmar Byrd grew up on a farm in North Carolina under the shadow of Jim Crow. She and her family grew their own vegetables,…
Sports
St. Louis area soccer standout Eric McWoods talks USMNT at the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World is in full swing across North America with several exciting matches in group stage play.…
Earl’s 30 in 30
Earl Austin Jr. is celebrating his 30th year as the sports editor at the St. Louis American. To commemorate the occasion, Earl has put together a list of 30 of the top high school games that he’s witnessed during those 30 years.
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Refinancing readiness and navigating the process in today’s market
Depending on where you are in your homeownership journey, refinancing your mortgage can be an effective strategy to help you meet your financial goals. Refinancing may help you save money over time or…
Business
McNeal joins Per Scholas St. Louis staff
Brittany McNeal has joined Per Scholas St. Louis as an instructional assistant. A graduate of the organization’s IT Support training program, McNeal returns to help support students pursuing technology careers. Per Scholas officials said she was…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
East St. Louis Library and Housing Authority officials face justice
Well, the federal chickens have finally come home to roost for the former director of…
No to the proposed police budget
I heard all of it—every word. I felt every emotion. I stayed until the end,…
A mother’s search for her son — and the truth
I first became acquainted with Christian Ferguson’s story on the June 11 news in 2003.…
Women’s sassitude should match our voting power
As Women’s History Month came to a close, I began pinching myself to see if…
Unlock The Ballot
Our legal and electoral systems are complex—even the most informed among us may not know all the details. In response to readers’ election questions, The St. Louis American has launched the “Unlock the Ballot” initiative to demystify down-ballot propositions and races for judges and school board seats. Now more than ever, St. Louisans need to be informed about lesser-known candidates and issues that may not make headlines but deeply affect our lives and communities.