• ARGUS History
  • Join The ARGUS
  • Advertise With Us
  • ARGUSnewsnow
  • Contact
  • ARGUS H.E.A.L
Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • Login
St. Louis Argus
  • HOME
  • NewsWatch
    • St. Louis City
    • Community
    • Politics
    • Education
    • National
    • World
  • A Closer Look
    • Opinion
  • Events
  • the vibe
    • Art & Entertainment
    • Beauty, Wellness and Fashion
    • Books
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • Harris Stowe
    • Food
    • Health
    • HBCUs
    • Sports
      • Black College Sports
      • High School
      • St. Louis Cardinals
  • National
  • E-Editions
  • The Narrative Matters
  • Video
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NewsWatch
    • St. Louis City
    • Community
    • Politics
    • Education
    • National
    • World
  • A Closer Look
    • Opinion
  • Events
  • the vibe
    • Art & Entertainment
    • Beauty, Wellness and Fashion
    • Books
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • Harris Stowe
    • Food
    • Health
    • HBCUs
    • Sports
      • Black College Sports
      • High School
      • St. Louis Cardinals
  • National
  • E-Editions
  • The Narrative Matters
  • Video
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
St. Louis Argus
No Result
View All Result

#She-Story Matters: St. Louis’ Urban League Chapter President talks about the unveiling ceremony of Xernona Clayton’s statue in Atlanta

The Newsletter 05 by The Newsletter 05
March 9, 2023
in NewsWatch
Home NewsWatch
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare with Email

Women’s History Month.

St. Louis Urban League President, Michael McMillan attended the unveiling ceremony of civil rights legend Xernona Clayton, who was presented with a statue in Atlanta. As as a result, he had some very classy words to say about his visit with her.

Michael P. McMillan/Xernona Clayton-Twitter

The Xernona Clayton Statue was unveiled yesterday in downtown Atlanta. History was made as she is the ONLY woman to have a Statue, Plaza, Street, School & Scholarship Fund in her name.

It is an honor to serve on the Board of Directors of the Xernona Clayton Foundation and watch this civil rights legend work across this country and the world. Other legendary leaders and emerging leaders were present from across the country including Ambassador Andrew Young, MLK III, Dr. Charles Steele of SCLC, First Lady of the NUL Michelle Miller, Dr. Johnetta Cole and hundreds of well wishers including dignitaries from seven nations.

And she’s already working on her next project at 92, which is an inspiration to us all.

Thanks to Mr. McMillan and for all that he does for metro St. Louis, and around the nation.Bless Him.

More about Xernona Clayton: Wikipedia

Xernona Clayton Brady (née Brewster, born August 30, 1930) is an American civil rights leader and broadcasting executive. During the Civil Rights Movement, she worked for the National Urban League and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, where she became involved in the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Later, Clayton went into television, where she became the first African American from the southern United States to host a daily prime time talk show. She became corporate vice president for urban affairs for Turner Broadcasting.

Clayton created the Trumpet Foundation. She was instrumental in the development of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame that was developed by the foundation to honor the achievements of African Americans and civil rights advocates. She convinced a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan to denounce the Klan. Clayton has been honored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the city of Atlanta for her work.

Congratulations, to Xernona Clayton, she is our Woman in history.

Post Views: 68
Tags: AtlantacivilrightslegendNAACPpresidentstatueunveiling

Related Posts

Feature

Poverty Pimping, Polarization and the Politicization of Our Pain

May 22, 2025
NewsWatch

Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-24 Allowing Missourians Affected by Tornadoes and Severe Storms to Continue Receiving Prescribed Medications

May 21, 2025
NewsWatch

Op-Ed: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Aftermath of CWE, Forest Park/North St. Louis Tornado 

May 22, 2025
Business

St. Louis Disaster Recovery Business Registry

May 21, 2025
Business

Branch Insurance Group: Essential Business Insurance Renewal Checklist: 5 Must-Ask Questions

May 20, 2025
NewsWatch

Advocating for Justice – Fighting for the Will of the People 

May 19, 2025
Next Post

Her-Story Matters: Carolyn Kindle breaks barriers as first female CEO and president of an MLS team

No Result
View All Result

Latest News

Memorial Day and Black America’s Contribution: Commemoration of Union Soldiers and Freedmen in Charleston, 1865

May 22, 2025

Billions Being Invested in Advanced Manufacturing Sector Generates Employment Opportunities for St. Louis Region  

May 22, 2025

Peptides in Tissue Science: Research and Innovation

May 22, 2025
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • ARGUS History
  • Join The ARGUS
  • Advertise With Us
  • ARGUSnewsnow
  • Contact
  • ARGUS H.E.A.L

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NewsWatch
    • St. Louis City
    • Community
    • Politics
    • Education
    • National
    • World
  • A Closer Look
    • Opinion
  • Events
  • the vibe
    • Art & Entertainment
    • Beauty, Wellness and Fashion
    • Books
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • Harris Stowe
    • Food
    • Health
    • HBCUs
    • Sports
      • Black College Sports
      • High School
      • St. Louis Cardinals
  • National
  • E-Editions
  • The Narrative Matters
  • Video
  • Contact

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.