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Back to SearchHow the BBC is focusing on St. Louis news and culture
The BBC is turning its lens toward St. Louis. The Arts Hour on Tour will showcase the city’s talent on Tuesday night at the Touhill Performing Arts C…
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Illinois is redesigning its flag — submit your ideas by Oct. 18
Illinois has joined a slew of states and cities looking to redesign their flags. The Illinois Flag Commission — made up of political appointees and r…
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Shannon Lee shares the 'martial arts as life' teachings of her father Bruce Lee
Fifty years after his death, Bruce Lee’s status as one of the world’s most influential martial artists endures through his work as an actor and his p…
1 year, 9 months ago
How 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…
1 year, 10 months ago
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…
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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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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…
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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 …
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