St. Louis American

09/20/2025

Frizzfest is happening now. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with people of all ages expressing themselves!🪮💃🏿🤦🏾‍♂️🔥

09/20/2025

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has unveiled the stunning $173 million transformation of Powell Hall, marking a new era in music and community 🎶. From enhanced acoustics and seating to the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center, the renovation blends history with modern innovation. A new season begins, filled with sound, pride, and possibility.

📸 James LeBine | St. Louis American

09/20/2025

🚫 St. Louis County Council rejects resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, citing his “legacy of hate” and divisive rhetoric. Council members stressed that mourning his death doesn’t mean endorsing views that undermine unity, inclusivity, and civil rights.

'Divided St. Louis County Council rejects resolution honoring Charlie Kirk'

🖋 Sylvester Brown Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American

'Nearly two dozen residents packed Tuesday’s St. Louis County Council meeting, divided sharply over whether assassinated right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk should be honored by a body that represents the county’s entire diverse population.

In the end, the council rejected a resolution by Republican Councilman Mark Harder of District 6 that sought to recognize Kirk’s “commitment to truth, freedom and constitutional principles” and to denounce the political violence that ended his life. The debate stretched well beyond the usual procedure, becoming a referendum on Kirk’s polarizing legacy: Some cast him as a defender of free speech, while others painted him as a racist, misogynistic hatemonger...'

Nearly two dozen residents packed Tuesday’s St. Louis County Council meeting, divided sharply over whether assassinated right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk should be honored by a body that represents the county’s entire diverse population. In the end, the council rejected a resolution by Republi...

09/20/2025

🚀 Build your future with hands-on opportunities! The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) is hosting an Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1520 Market St. The event celebrates SLATE’s 50 years of service and connects job seekers with pathways in healthcare, IT, construction, transportation and more.

'SLATE to hold apprenticeships, career fair on Sept. 24'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo courtesy of SLATE

'The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) will host an Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair on Sept. 24, part of the city’s recognition of National Workforce Development and National Apprenticeship months.

The event also coincides with SLATE’s 50th anniversary of serving St. Louis. It comes as the city works to help residents who lost jobs in the May 16 tornado rebuild their careers.

The career fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 24 in the first-floor conference room at 1520 Market St., St. Louis. The city previously hosted a job fair on June 25...'

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) will host an Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair on Sept. 24, part of the city’s recognition of National Workforce Development and National Apprenticeship months. The event also coincides with SLATE’s 50th anniversary of serving St. Louis....

09/20/2025

Balloons light up the night sky in for The Great Forest Park Ballon Race tomorrow afternoon

📸 Zaria Mac | St. Louis American

09/19/2025

“Your voices don’t matter” — that’s what Missouri Republicans are saying with a mid-cycle gerrymander that slices up Kansas City. State Rep. Ray Reed and Democratic colleagues are holding the House floor to defend fair maps, competitive elections, and the promise of democracy for every Missourian.

'GOP says your voice does not matter'

🖋 State Rep. Ray Reed
📸 Photo by Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent

'On Thursday, Sept. 5, my Democratic colleagues, state Reps. Jeremy Dean of Springfield and Elizabeth “Lily” Fuchs of St. Louis, began sitting on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives.

Not because it’s comfortable. Not because it’s convenient. But because the majority party has forced our hand.

Republican lawmakers, at the urging of Donald Trump, are pushing through a mid-cycle gerrymander that slices up Kansas City and silences the voices of thousands of Missourians...'

On Thursday, Sept. 5, my Democratic colleagues, state Reps. Jeremy Dean of Springfield and Elizabeth “Lily” Fuchs of St. Louis, began sitting on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives. Not because it’s comfortable. Not because it’s convenient. But because the majority party has f...

09/19/2025

Rev. Anthony L. Riley of Central Baptist Church will be honored with the Anchor of the Community Award by the National Council of Negro Women on Oct. 4. 🙏🏾 As the 14th pastor of the historic church, Riley continues a legacy of faith and service that dates back to 1846.

'Pastor Anthony Riley recognized as ‘Anchor of Community’'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Courtesy photo

Rev. Anthony L. Riley, pastor of Central Baptist Church, will receive an Anchor of the Community Award from the National Council of Negro Women on Oct. 4 during the Hidden Treasurers Anchors of the Community Awards Luncheon at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. Riley has served as pastor at Central sin...

09/19/2025

SLSO’s In Unison Chorus performing now at the Powell Hall ribbon cutting…

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

09/19/2025

✨ Opening Weekend at Powell Hall! ✨

Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for the grand unveiling of the renewed and reimagined Powell Hall!

📅 Sept. 26–28
Fri 10:30am
Sat 7:00pm
Sun 3:00pm

The celebration kicks off with a sparkling season opener featuring Grammy-winning soprano Joyce DiDonato and two world premieres.

🎟️ Be part of history as we open a new chapter at Powell Hall!
👉 slso.org | 📞 314-534-1700

09/18/2025

✨ Leading ladies, legends and trailblazers ✨ The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis honored 13 outstanding women at its 21st annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, with soulful performances by Evelyn “Champagne” King and After 7 filling the night with star power and celebration.

'Leading ladies, legends and trailblazers'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Courtesy of The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

'Soulful music, heartfelt tributes and a sea of formal gowns filled the Marriott St. Louis Grand ballroom Saturday night as the local Urban League celebrated its 21st annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, honoring women whose achievements reflect the organization’s mission of empowering communities and changing lives.

“This event was created to highlight the unwavering dedication of women who consistently stand as pillars of progress,” said Michael P. McMillian, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. “We have these 13 amazing women that we want to pay tribute to, and we are incredibly grateful to each and every one of them...'

Soulful music, heartfelt tributes and a sea of formal gowns filled the Marriott St. Louis Grand ballroom Saturday night as the local Urban League celebrated its 21st annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, honoring women whose achievements reflect the organization’s mission of empowering commun...

09/18/2025

Friday Night Lights are heating up 🔥 Week 4 brings some huge matchups: undefeated Wentzville Liberty vs. North Point, Hazelwood East testing Ladue, and the MCC rivalry DeSmet vs. CBC. Rivalries, star players and playoff-level energy — it’s all on the line this week!

'Top Matchups of Week 4'

🖋 Earl Austin, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American

'Wentzville Liberty (3-0) at North Point (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.

One of the top matchups of the weekend will take place in Wentzville between these two undefeated teams. The two teams played two very close games last season. Liberty won the regular season game 15-12 while North Point came back to win 21-20 in the district playoffs.

Liberty is coming off an impressive 35-0 victory over Warrenton. Liberty is led by quarterback Sullivan Thornton and running back Jaylen Mack. Thornton has thrown for 10 touchdowns while Mack has scored eight touchdowns. North Point is led by dual-threat quarterback Ta’Vren Williams who has accounted for 13 touchdowns in three weeks. Maqell Campbell and Ty’Ron Williams form a potent receiving combination....'

Earl’s Pick Game of the Week Wentzville Liberty (3-0) at North Point (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.  One of the top matchups of the weekend will take place in Wentzville between these two undefeated teams. The two teams played two very close games last season. Liberty won the regular season game 15-12 whi...

09/18/2025

Join legendary party promoter Steven Lacy and hip hop legend DJ K*t for an afternoon of memories and nostalgia at the 25th Kearbey’s Reunion Day Party at Treasures. See SPECIAL EVENTS for more details.

'Sites and Sounds: St. Louis American Calendar'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photos from Facebook

CONCERTS  Sat., Sept. 20, 7 p.m. NBA Youngboy – MASA TOUR, Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Sun., Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. Candle Light Concert: Best of Hip Hop featuring the sounds of Drake, Outkast, 2 Pac and more. Desmond and ...