The Jaco Report, Ep. 21: The newest Bosley raises voice on abortion
Missouri is the fifth worst state in the nation for children who are victims of violence. It’s the 16th worst…
Health
Jaco: Is it about Christianity or control in Jefferson City?
After 9/11, a new word crept into the American lexicon, thanks to neo-conservatives who were pushing an Iraq invasion and…
Health, happiness and sisterhood
ST. LOUIS—Since 1996, GirlTrek has focused its energy on the health of black and brown girls and women, motivating them…
The Jaco Report, Ep. 16: Fighting to save child gunshot victims in St. Louis
There are only two places on earth where children are regularly wounded or killed by gunfire: war zones, and the…
Local non-profit helps women with trauma recovery
On the Top 20 list of most vulnerable cities for sex trafficking, St. Louis comes in eighteenth. For anyone who…
Project Ark brings themes of empowerment to HIV education
Looking as fashionable as Carrie Bradshaw herself, Sarah Hudson did her best to rouse the attendees of the second annual…
Study finds ‘period poverty’ affecting low-income women
People of low-income backgrounds experience hardship when it comes to food, shelter, and other basic necessities. But there’s one area…
Artists discuss power of disruptive art
JEFFVANDERLOU — In honor of Black History Month and HIV/AIDS awareness, the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture hosted…
Collective STL offers health and wellness through yoga
OLD NORTH — Collective STL enhances the health and wellness in north St. Louis by offering ancient yoga practices. “We…
Bill seeks to improve conditions of pregnant inmates
DOWNTOWN — A jail cell is never a good place for a woman to be when she’s pregnant. But Sixth…
Heroin overdoses on the rise in Missouri, blacks die at higher rates
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, heroin use and deaths from heroin overdoses have been increasing in Missouri…
The Heroine Fighting Heroin
For 33 years, Daryl Tandy (not his real name) was decimated, debilitated and controlled by heroin. His struggle was exacerbated…
Rollout of medical marijuana will take several months
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri has joined the long list of states allowing medical marijuana, but it’ll likely be late…
Black Health Exams Matter
WELLS GOODFELLOW – As Breast Cancer Awareness activities wind down this month, health experts warn African-American women to continue to…
Making Sure Bikes are Shared North Too
JEFFVANDERLOU – When Lime Bikes made their big debut at the intersection of N. Grand and Page this spring, the…
North City Urgent Care Center May Close
The owner of North City Urgent Care fears the health care facility may have to close its doors after five…