The path to becoming a filmmaker began for Josalynn Smith at around 12 years old. Her grandmother, Elaine Bolden, gave her a special edition DVD of “Titanic.” Through the director’s commentary portion ...

The James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) has announced a nearly $3 million investment to support recovery and rebuilding efforts following the deadly May 16, 2025, tornado that struck the St. Louis ...

Tony Thompson, founder and chair of Kwame Building Group, returned to his undergraduate alma mater on May 16, 2025, to speak during the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design ...

After clips from of her ESSENCE Festival 2025 performance that ended at nearly 4 a.m. went viral, ESSENCE came to the defense of the hip-hop veteran Ms. Lauryn Hill. Though Hill developed a reputation ...

Every time Ricki Franklin steps into character as Juliet for the upcoming Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival collaborative presentation of “Romeo and Zooliet,” she feels an ...

As families across St. Louis pick up the pieces after the May 16 tornado, the urgency for stable housing and student support is reaching a breaking point. In response, six local organizations have ...

The final tally from a special joint initiative by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Fabulous Fox on Wednesday, July 9 revealed that more than $350,000 was raised to help those impacted by the May ...

East St. Louis native and sports icon Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been inducted as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The honor took place earlier this week during the sorority’s 57th ...

Senate Republicans tried to write Donald Trump’s contempt for the courts into law — gutting judicial enforcement, defying the ...

Rod Hicks, a longtime journalist and unwavering advocate for diverse newsrooms, inclusive news coverage and high ethical standards, has been selected to lead the St. Louis American as its top editor.

While the devastating impact of the Budget Reconciliation Bill passed on July 3, 2025, and signed by President Trump on the Fourth of July might not be felt for months, Congressman Wesley Bell ...

This week’s photo gallery captures patriotism and pride at Celebrate St. Louis, where fireworks and a Superman-themed drone show lit up the sky. We spotlight Ms. Missouri Senior America ...