How Biden, cops and advocates forged deal on police and race
As an executive order, the new policies are limited to federal agencies. But administration officials plan to attach strings to federal funding to persuade local police departments to adopt similar rules.
Smithsonian African American Museum to Hold Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth has been celebrated — first in Texas and then in other states — as the day Union General Gordon Granger arrives on the shores of Galveston Bay and declared slavery illegal on June 19, 1865.
St. Louis City church hopes to pick up and relocate physical building
But the church has faced many challenges over its 60 years. It was originally located at Pruitt-Igoe and then moved to a location on Cass Avenue.
Bush introduces Coldwater Creek Signage Act to Keep Residents Safe from Toxins in St. Louis Water
“Many people living near Coldwater Creek are unaware of the dangers that waterway poses to their health, and cleanup of the area will take many years to complete,” said Jared Opsal,
St Louis Veterans Job Fair at Chaifetz Arena, June 9, 2022
Our events average over 50 exhibitors, and the list is not final until the day of the event. Check back regularly for additions.
Attempted break-in reported at Mayor Jones’ home
According to Jones’ office, an individual attempted to break a window, breaking through a screen, at her home around 3:30 a.m. The mayor then followed protocol and notified public safety officials. She has reportedly turned over her doorbell camera footage to investigators.
$150M plan for north St. Louis will zero in on commercial corridors, with a focus on MLK Drive
As the city backs projects, the mayor’s action plan discourages offering what she has called “unnecessary incentives” for projects in the central corridor.
Senior Economic Adviser of the George Floyd Foundation, Dr. Lance presents “Breathe Brunch” and Auction
It is with great pleasure that we present some leading guests for the Breathe Brunch. The Breathe Brunch is slated for Sunday, May 22, 2022 at noon; VIP only, in Bel Air, California. Which means, I am not invited.
Leaders aim for America Center to transform into ‘beacon of tourism in Midwest’
The last time the center was updated was in 1995. Post expansion, the AC Next Gen Project will be funded by existing hotel tax payments to increase direct spending on meetings and events to $394 million annually.
Sewell announces $3.6 million in federal funds for preservation of African American historical sites
Re-post from The Narrative Matters Eleven historical sites in Alabama were selected to receive funds, either directly or through associate organizations. Eleven historical sites in Alabama were selected to receive funds, either directly or through associate organizations. Over $3.6 million in funding, drawn from the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Grant Program, has been awarded to Alabama to preserve historic sites related to African American history in the state. Eleven historical sites in...
