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Back to SearchHow WashU became a mainstay of the presidential debate circuit
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will square off in their first presidential debate on Tuesday. St. Louis has a rich history of hosting such events. Wa…
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Nepotism is as American — and historic — as apple pie
St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock recently faced scrutiny after he sought to hire his stepdaughter as his assistant. The Missouri Constituti…
1 year, 7 months ago
In Ghana, Okunsola Amadou dreamed of a birth center. She built it in Ferguson
Jamaa Birth Village founder Okunsola Amadou became Missouri's first Black certified professional midwife in 2019. She shares her unlikely life story,…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Smithsonian wants to help St. Louis digitize its Black history
The digitization and curation team from the National Museum of African American History and Culture are helping families and institutions preserve Bl…
1 year, 7 months ago
PETA seeks to shut down 'Chimp Crazy' star's Missouri exotic zoo
The HBO series "Chimp Crazy" has brought international attention to U.S. roadside zoos that offer exotic animal encounters. It also brought renewed a…
1 year, 7 months ago
How a St. Louis teacher uses Black history to make math less daunting
Math can be a dry and daunting subject for many students. Educator and author Kendall Ware decided to change it up with his math textbook, “Solving f…
1 year, 7 months ago
A St. Louis program helps clergy navigate the contentious 2024 election season
Eden Theological Seminary’s Praxis Cohorts program focuses on bringing people of faith together around locally-anchored community work and fostering …
1 year, 7 months ago
It’s not just you — rudeness is on the rise. Here’s why, and what to do about it
A social media trend about what it means to be “demure and mindful” is playing out against the background of Society of Human Resource Management Mar…
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U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are so bad, baby birds are dying in transit
For many years, the U.S. Postal Service has worked with hatcheries to ship live birds across the country. Special handling and priority mail designed…
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Exploring Latin American cuisine in STL, from rotisserie chicken to seafood soup
Whether you love exploring regional delicacies, or tearing into a long-marinated rotisserie chicken, the latest issue of Sauce Magazine has something…
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