Demonstrations shaped young protesters’ paths
ST. LOUIS – After the killing of Michael Brown on Aug. 9, 2014, St. Louis saw a rise in the…
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New Carrie’s Corner Market’s annual block party strengthens neighborhood
O’FALLON PARK – For the fifth year in a row, New Carrie’s Corner Market hosted a block party on the…
Database now tallies fatal police shootings here, nationwide
While the country’s collective camera was still capturing Ferguson amid the protests that followed the controversial killing of Michael Brown…
Arts center in Ferguson promotes peace with new showcase
FERGUSON — On South Florissant Road, surrounded by small local restaurants and shops, Sister Glynis McManamon runs the Good Shepherd…
Hip hop music gives new, welcoming twist to yoga
OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS – On any given Friday night, DJ Nico Marie can be found curating music for area…
‘I just hope they see him as a human being’: Art exhibit to honor Michael Brown
FERGUSON – Five years. 60 months. 260 weeks. 1,825 days. Time has passed, but the pain still lingers. As the…
The Jaco Report, Ep. 31: New book explores the role of racism in creating a fragmented St. Louis County
Being a citizen of the United States gives us certain rights: freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion.…
Rhythm and Blues in the Afternoon keeps music, art grooving every Friday
OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS – From the outside looking in, the 14th Street Artist Community at 2701 North 14th Street…
More than Ferguson: Reform-minded prosecutors face obstacles
ST. LOUIS – What was the root cause of the unrest in Ferguson? The depth and complexity of that question…
Symposium tackles school-to-prison pipeline
PENROSE – Shonta Smith eats, sleeps, breathes and lives education. As an educator for almost 30 years, she’s seen students…
Crazy Sexy Curves fashion show celebrates plus-size women
GRAND CENTER – On what normally would have been a sleepy summer Sunday at the Contemporary Art Museum at 3750…
Baden residents get clean sweep to beautify neighborhood
BADEN – It was a clean sweep over the weekend for one north St. Louis neighborhood. Better Family Life in…
Vigil for slain boy underlines value of identity, pride
LEWIS PLACE – “I am somebody.” Those are the last words of an African creed that 5th-grade shooting victim Eddie…
Versatility is key to KVtheWriter and ‘The Ratchet Tapes’
CENTRAL WEST END – In the small neighborhood, on Cabanne Avenue, night has fallen and time is edging closer to…
CareSTL’s back-to-school fair gets top grade
THE VILLE – An A. That’s the grade parents say CareSTL earned Saturday with its annual Back to School Health and…
Fighting H.A.R.D. against hit-and-run driving
ST. LOUIS – This city has been known to have its share of speeding and even distracted drivers – be…