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This Week’s Photos: April 23rd, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights Millennium Tour nostalgia at Chaifetz Arena, where Bow Wow and a lineup of early 2000s hitmakers—from Yung Joc to Nelly—ignite the crowd with high-energy performances, choreography, and crowd-wide singalongs. We also…
This Week’s Photos: April 16th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, Ailey II brings grace and power to the Touhill Performing Arts Center, delivering a striking performance on stage. We also capture the Battlehawks’ thrilling 34–30 comeback win over the Birmingham Stallions,…
Local News
Data center project near Armory gets final approval from city
A controversial $3 billion data center project planned near the site of the Armory received a final OK from St. Louis officials Tuesday, just weeks after Mayor Cara Spencer requested the vote be delayed. Members of the city’s…
Videos
Marathon energy takes over St. Louis
The Greater St. Louis Marathon brought a surge of energy to city streets on April 11, as runners of all levels took on the course with determination and pride. From early strides to strong finishes, the…
‘You’re all fired!’ Jessica Butler would tell the President and Congress…
Jessica Butler spoke with The St. Louis American at the No Kings…
Yemi Akande-Bartsch of FOCUS is an Enterprise Exceptional Neighbor
FOCUS President and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D., was honored as an “Exceptional…
Young Leaders mixer at College Bound St. Louis
Scenes from the Young Leaders mixer at College Bound St. Louis @collegeboundstl…
Arts & Entertainment
Jaafar Jackson shines — even when ‘Michael’ doesn’t
Michael Jackson wasn’t just an icon. He was a cultural phenomenon in human form — a once-in-a-civilization force whose influence still shapes music, dance, fashion, and the very idea of superstardom nearly 20 years after his…
Religion
Seven Last Words services highlight Black church preaching tradition
The Friday the calendar annually designates as Good offers some of the best preaching in…
Reclaiming marriage in the pews
Whenever I say I’ve been married 57 years, I always get this question: “To the…
Black women built the Black Church. Why can’t they lead it?
Born into a free Black family in the late 1700s, Jarena Lee was just 24…
What Is Holy Week and why does it matter?
Christian theology embraces Jesus’ death as a ransom that was paid to bring back to…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
For Your Health — What to know about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and health
As many of us know, keeping weight in check can be hard. National data reflect that reality. Rates of overweight and obesity in the U.S. have steadily climbed since the early 1980s. The impact on health…
Sports
Jose Feliciano, wife Kwanza Jones near historic deal for Padres
Major League Baseball is close to having its first Puerto Rican and Black woman owners of a franchise, according…
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
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school. To help address the unique…
Business
A long journey for reparations
For 40 months, Rev. Robert Turner walked nearly 43 miles from Baltimore to the White House. He walked in rain, endured sleet and pushed through snow — without sponsors, security or pay. “I’m inspired by my…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
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…
America needs an industrial plan
Recently, I drove from my father’s birthplace in Biddeford, Maine, to my mother’s birthplace in…
Epstein file distractions: Real or fake?
The Epstein files are a voluminous and ominous body of evidence spanning decades of alleged…
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.