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Twelve years after the death of Michael Brown Jr. sparked a global movement for racial justice and police accountability, his family continues to transform unimaginable loss into purpose. From August 7–9, the Michael Brown Sr. Chosen for Change Organization will…
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Mentors in Motion Celebrates Leadership, Service, and Community Impact On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Mentors in Motion welcomed community leaders, supporters, and advocates to its annual More People Like You Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to recognizing individuals whose leadership and…
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St. Louis gourmet popcorn company calls on the community to shop local June 5–7 during a three-day POP-A-THON campaign. In just a few short years, Pop Pop Hurray has become more than a popcorn company. Since launching in 2020, the…
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Ben & Kevin Day was established in August of 2021 with a Proclamation by Madam Mayor Tishaura Jones, from The City of St. Louis and County Executive Sam Page submitted his proclamation this year, also solidified by Senator Brian Williams…
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Prime 55 is the new elegant, sexy restaurant opening on Delmar. Since there’s nothing like the upcoming restaurant in the area, the two owners Orlando Watson and Tony Davis figured they would take advantage of the opportunity near the loop….
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Mathews-Dickey Boy and Girls Club has been serving the community for decades, even since our grandparents were younger. They have expanded their organization from just being a boys club, to eventually opening up activities to girls. They teach classes from…
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It’s one thing to be a couple making business moves together, but it’s another thing to be a couple and giving back to the community. Onnie Bella and LaRonn (The Tycoon) are legit goals, yet they are modest when they…
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When someone wins an election, people rush for quotes from community stake holders and sometimes those quotes are not properly nuanced. Therefore, while I’m not perfect please allow me to try my best to provide some context for my opinions….
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When news broke this week of 28 officers whose names appeared on an “exclusionary list”, it caused those tired old wagons to circle around our men and women in blue. Last week the Circuit Attorney’s office delivered a list of…
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Leading by example and pushing the culture forward are what this power couple seem to be about. Not just talking a good game, the Carters are blazing trails for others to be great too! It’s no secret that Beyoncé Knowles-Carter…
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As the race of the century dawns upon us in St. Louis County, I think it’s imperative to remind our folks what is truly at stake. St. Louis County is splintered into cubby holes of racism. Prejudice is embedded in the…
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As we have seen over the past couple of decades, the importance of voting has become front and center. Specifically, local elections due to the recent rise in police brutality cases and the lack of indictments for them. Politics is…
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On Friday, I attended an event that left me in a place of uncertainty. On one hand, I was proud to be a part of something that my people spearheaded—proud of the outpouring of unity that exuded from the crowd….
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[UPDATE: The Arch project was a federally funded project and Mayor Krewson was not solely responsible for organizing the ribbon-cutting event. However, she and several of the other political figures in attendance were aware of black leaders not being on the list…
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Shani Lenore has been promoted to vice president for enrollment at Maryville University, having served as associate vice president of the division for the past seven years. With strategic planning guided by her leadership, Maryville projects overall enrollment growth of…
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As of late, I struggle with my feelings about St. Louis—the place I call home. While I love my city, I battle with the many pitfalls it often succumbs to. Even though St. Louis has some wonderful people, attractions, and…
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