12+ hour, 1+ min ago  (132+ words) St. Louis American St. Louis American Readers have spoken and voted on the Best Businesses and Services, Non-Profits and Pop-Ups that serve, welcome and employ African Americans in St. Louis and surrounding areas. The St. Louis community cast approximately 60, 000 votes…...

12+ hour, 12+ min ago  (791+ words) Freedom was declared. But the news arrived late. And for far too many, the fullness of freedom is still delayed. On June 19, 1865, under the blistering Texas sun in Galveston, the last enslaved people in America heard the words that should…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (527+ words) Support, celebration and a healthy dose of nostalgia were on display at An Evening with Jeffrey Osborne, presented by the ETA Boule Foundation as part of its 8th Annual Salute to Fathers and Mentors. Held at the historic Sheldon Concert Hall…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (932+ words) Inside the front doors, youth wearing JJK Center T-shirts picked up where the adult greeters left off. "Welcome to the center. Thank you for joining us," they said, making eye contact as they guided attendees to the auditorium. "We are…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (748+ words) Learning how to stay calm under pressure and show up consistently for his children was one of the biggest lessons Mikhail Foster Sr. took away from six weeks in the Responsible Fatherhood program at Fathers & Families Support Center. The father…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (316+ words) More than 5, 000 nominations submitted for the inaugural St. Louis American Reader's Choice Awards have produced more than a list of winners and finalists. The process also created a broad, community-generated guide to restaurants, retailers, health care providers, contractors, nonprofit groups…...

1+ day, 14+ min ago  (243+ words) 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" by Tonya Abari and…...

1+ day, 12+ min ago  (911+ words) Elizabeth Nash was well into adulthood before she heard much about Juneteenth. Her family's understanding of freedom began instead with survival " escaping the 1917 East St. Louis Race Massacre. As Juneteenth celebrations draw thousands across the St. Louis region, Nash represents…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (618+ words) And would it really be a Black Rep season without sprinkling some August Wilson up in there? Of course not! They will be closing season 50 out with "Gem of the Ocean." But let me tell y'all about who was up…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (99+ words) St. Louis American The University City Council has appointed Brooke A. Sharp as city manager following a national search that attracted more than 45 applicants. Sharp has served as interim city manager since February, following the retirement of longtime City Manager Gregory…...