Featured News
Defending our rights is our duty
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, finally heard…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: July 9th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery captures life across St. Louis, from the impact of rising gas prices as drivers feel the pinch at the pump to Ludacris celebrating the 314, thanking St. Louis for supporting him since…
This Week’s Photos: July 2nd, 2026
This week’s photo gallery celebrates the energy and spirit of summer across St. Louis. Community takes center stage at the Black Wall Street 314 Festival, where the Wellston Loop comes alive with local vendors, families, live…
Local News
St. Louis County Library to host homeschool resource fair
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis County Library, in partnership with Families for Home Education, will hold a Homeschool Resource Fair on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch…
Videos
Video: WerQfest 2026 mashup
The seventh annual WerQfest took over Atomic by Jamo on Saturday, and the energy was unmatched. The Black LGBTQIA+ community and allies came out to celebrate, dance and live out loud. Watch the video on Instagram:…
Video: Ludacris shows love to the 314
Rap veteran Ludacris showed major love to the 314 during his Celebrate…
En Vogue performs at PrideFest 2026
Thousands of fans joined in as legendary R&B group En Vogue performed…
Check This Out: Juneteenth Reads with the St. Louis Public Library
As Juneteenth approaches, it’s a great time to learn more about the…
PJ Morton meet & greet
PJ Morton came by Sophie’s on Friday, June 12, for a pop…
Arts & Entertainment
STL talent shines at 7th Annual WerQfest
Shelton Boyd-Griffith and Tre’von Griffith made a promise as they welcomed the colorful crowd into the pavilion area of Atomic by Jamo for the 7th Annual WerQfest. “It’s gonna be a vibe.” They kept their word.…
Farewell to ‘Black Metropolis’
Religion
The Black church is the foundation of St. Louis history
A major part of American history is St. Louis history. The city predates the nation…
Most Christians want to give consistently. Only about ⅓ do.
At offering time in many churches, worshippers often hear that God loves a cheerful giver.…
When women can preach but not pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention’s vote to strengthen enforcement of its prohibition on women pastors landed…
Juneteenth and the covenant of economic liberation
Freedom was declared. But the news arrived late. And for far too many, the fullness…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Could the next flu shot work better? WashU study says yes
Washington University researchers have found evidence that an mRNA flu vaccine could offer stronger protections against influenza than a traditional flu shot. The research, which appears in the journal Nature Immunology, is part of a larger…
Sports
Run 4 Roses puts St. Louis basketball in the spotlight
When the second week of July rolls around, I take my annual trip to Louisville, Kentucky, to watch the…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Your home is an investment – How to create generational wealth
A Q&A with Greg Smith For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a…
Business
Orvin Kimbrough joins Federal Reserve Board council
Orvin T. Kimbrough, chair and CEO of Midwest BankCentre, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Board’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, a national panel that advises the Board of Governors on economic conditions, lending and issues affecting…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
How the nation celebrates its 250th year
It’s been 174 years since the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, issued his scathing address on…
Black people made America’s 250th anniversary possible
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a group of people who…
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,…
