St. Louis American

11/15/2025

The Lion King Live in Concert is almost here! 🦁🎶
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings Disney’s iconic film to life this weekend, Nov. 15–16. Experience the full movie on the big screen with the orchestra performing the unforgettable score live.

Don’t miss this limited run — it’s the perfect family outing before the holiday rush!

🎟️ Get your seats now at slso.org

11/15/2025

A lost legacy restored ✊🏾 “Mill Creek: Black Metropolis” opens at the Missouri History Museum, honoring the once-thriving Black community that helped shape St. Louis. The powerful new exhibit celebrates Mill Creek’s legacy of art, activism, and everyday brilliance through rare photos, artifacts, and personal stories.

'‘Mill Creek: Black Metropolis’ restores a lost legacy'

🖋 Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy of The Missouri History Museum

'For decades, Mill Creek Valley was dismissed in headlines as a “slum.” In truth, it was a cultural and civic powerhouse—a place where jazz, blues, and ragtime thrived. Black-owned businesses, churches, schools, and social clubs flourished there, and nearly 20,000 residents built lives rooted in joy, resistance, and community.

On November 15, 2025, the Missouri History Museum will unveil one of its most powerful exhibitions to date: Mill Creek: Black Metropolis. This landmark presentation resurrects the story of Mill Creek Valley—a vibrant, 454-acre African American neighborhood in mid-century St. Louis that was razed in the name of “urban renewal,” but never erased from memory...'

For decades, Mill Creek Valley was dismissed in headlines as a “slum.” In truth, it was a cultural and civic powerhouse—a place where jazz, blues, and ragtime thrived. Black-owned businesses, churches, schools, and social clubs also flourished there. Mainstream media criminally misrepresented ...

11/14/2025

Signing Day

Ursuline Academy Saint Louis girls basketball standout Evelyn Shane signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Saint Louis University at a ceremony at the school on Wednesday. Shane is joined by her parents Steven and Kimberly.

📸 Earl Austin Jr | St. Louis American

11/14/2025

Missouri residents could see health insurance premiums rise significantly in 2026, with some plans increasing as much as 30%, even as uncertainty looms over federal subsidy extensions. Individuals purchasing marketplace plans may face higher out-of-pocket costs if enhanced COVID-era tax credits are not renewed, potentially paying 70% more for coverage. Experts warn that rising premiums could push some younger, healthier people to skip insurance, driving up costs for others, and that community support and mutual aid may become critical as federal safety-net programs remain unstable.

'Missouri health premiums to rise as much as 30% for 2026 amid uncertainty over subsidies'

🖋 Rudi Keller and Steph Quinn | Missouri Independent
📸 Photo courtesy of Missouri Independent

'Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as customers prepare to dig deeper into their own funds to replace costs previously covered by federal tax credits.

The state Department of Commerce and Insurance on Friday released the approved rates for individual plans, most of which are sold on the health insurance marketplace. One carrier, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, is lowering premiums an average of 4.1% for its plans available in 30 western Missouri counties. Some plans offered by the company will see an increase of as much as 9%...'

Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as customers prepare to dig deeper into their own funds to replace costs previously covered by federal tax credits. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance on Friday released the approved rates for...

11/14/2025

🏈 High school football district championships are heating up! Christian Brothers High School vs. Lafayette headlines Friday night’s matchups, while Ladue and Lift For Life Academy pull off epic comebacks to advance. Check out all the standout playoff performances from St. Louis area athletes.

'Prep Football Notebook'

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

'There will be some championship hardware handed out this weekend as Missouri high school teams play for district titles on Friday and Saturday.

The biggest matchup of the weekend will be at CBC on Friday night when the host Cadets take on Lafayette in the Class 6, District 2 championship game. Both teams enter the contest with perfect 10-0 records. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Here is a look at the other district championship games involving St. Louis area teams. All games are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted...'

There will be some championship hardware handed out this weekend as Missouri high school teams play for district titles on Friday and Saturday. The biggest matchup of the weekend will be at CBC on Friday night when the host Cadets take on Lafayette in the Class 6, District 2 championship game. Both....

11/14/2025

People's Community Action Corporation is hosting a Food Distribution Drive on November 14, with a special Turkey Drive on November 22. The events run from 10AM–12PM at 5701 Delmar Blvd. All are welcome.

11/14/2025

Delores Shante was in the building for the “Birthday Behavior” Brunch at Marquee Nightclub 🍾 Fur coats, lace tights, margaritas, and Tyler Lepley had the Lou turning brunch into a full-blown day party!

'Celebrity Brunchin’ at The Marquee'

🖋 Delores Shante | The St. Louis American
📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

'Only in St. Louis can brunch turn into a full-blown day party. This past weekend’s “Birthday Behavior” Brunch at Marquee Nightclub proved it. Produced by the ever-so-talented Morgan Casey of Date Ideas and Things to Do, this wasn’t your regular mimosa meetup. The crowd came dressed to impress. Thank God the temperature dropped, or some of y’all would have evaporated in that fur and those boots! I was here for every bit of the knit dress and lace tights combos the girls were serving! Plates were full of waffles, eggs, and wings, washed down with margaritas on the side—because who needs rules when it’s brunch in the Lou? Jarrion Stacker of JStackz Entertainment was the birthday boy, but all eyes were on celebrity host (Omari Hardwick 2.0) Tyler Lepley. Some ladies froze up when they saw him, others brought that bold St. Louis energy—walking right up and demanding a picture. He seemed cool enough, but I heard he can be standoffish. But the STL girls don’t have time for that! Don’t believe me, ask the lovely lady in the fur coat and leather shorts – who made sure to show Tyler what she was twerking with. I wanted to go up to her and say, “Ma’am, he's not single! DJ Climate kept the vibes perfect, mixing Sexyy Red for the ladies as well as Future and Yo Gotti for the fellas...'



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11/13/2025

The St. Louis chapter of (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists honors local media trailblazers at its annual Living Legends Awards! 🏆 Shirley Washington, Mike Claiborne, Reginald Riddle-Young, and Gloria Ross will be celebrated for their decades of reporting, mentorship, and community impact. Proceeds benefit the chapter’s Minority Journalism Workshop.

'Black journalists group honors local ‘Living Legends’'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Top row (L-R): Mike Claiborne and Shirley Washington. Bottom row (L-R): Gloria Ross and Reginald Riddle-Young. Courtesy photos.

'The St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will honor four veteran area journalists and media professionals during its annual Living Legends Honors on Saturday.

The event celebrates journalists who have used their platforms to inform, inspire and strengthen their communities while mentoring the next generation of storytellers.

This year’s honorees are Shirley Washington, a longtime, award-winning St. Louis news anchor and reporter; Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals radio broadcaster and former KMOX Radio host; Reginald Riddle-Young, a 34-year veteran writer and reporter with the East St. Louis Monitor; and Gloria Ross, a veteran public relations professional and entrepreneur...'

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The St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will honor four veteran area journalists and media professionals during its annual Living Legends Honors on Saturday. The event celebrates journalists who have used their platforms to inform, inspire and strengthen their communit...

11/13/2025

The St. Louis leg of the highly anticipated ‘The Boy In Mine’ Tour starring Brandy and Monica is coming to Enterprise Center this Sunday. See CONCERTS for more details!

'Sites and Sounds: St. Louis American Calendar'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo from Brandy Facebook

Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

CONCERTS  Thurs., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Keke Wyatt, City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110. For more information, visit https://citywinery.com.  Sat., Nov. 15 – Nov. 16, The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents The Lion King in Concert,  Powell Symphony Hall. For mo...

11/13/2025

Kym Whitley is bringing the laughs back to St. Louis! 😂 The beloved actress and comedian will headline the Gallery Laughs series at the Saint Louis Art Museum, part of the Flyover Comedy Festival. No tickets are needed—just show up early for a night of comedy with Whitley and St. Louis favorite Frank Lyles.

'Giggles in the gallery'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo courtesy of Midcoast Media

'When Kym Whitley was honored by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis in 2023 for their annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, she didn’t hold back her love for the city. Now, the beloved actress, comedian, and podcast host is returning to the Lou with a mission: to make St. Louis laugh.

Whitley is one of the marquee headliners for the 2025 Flyover Comedy Festival, a four-day celebration of stand-up, sketch, and improv taking place November 13–16 across the St. Louis region. Her performance will be part of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s Gallery Laughs series, a special collaboration between the museum, Flyover Festival, and Midcoast Media...'

Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

When Kym Whitley was honored by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis in 2023 for their annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, she didn’t hold back her love for the city. Now, the beloved actress, comedian, and podcast host is returning to the Lou with a mission: to make St. Louis laugh. ...

11/12/2025

ICYMI: Brooke Coffey of Lindenwood University passes it ahead to Aleshia Jones for the 3-pointer in the Lions victory over Harris-Stowe State University on last Wednesday afternoon in St. Charles.

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

11/12/2025

Thirty years after the Million Man March, its spirit still echoes — a moment of unity, pride, and purpose that redefined how Black men saw themselves and how America saw them. ✊🏾

'Million Man March still inspires Black America'

🖋 Mark Mccormick | Missouri Independent
📸 Photo from Million Man March Facebook

'For many of the men who caravanned for hours in buses and cars to Washington, D.C., for the October 16, 1995 Million Man March, the event marked an attempt toward a modern Harlem Renaissance, also known as “the New Negro Movement.”

The 1990s produced new grotesqueries like the criminological theory of “super predators,” a small but growing population of Black youths supposedly committing violent acts without remorse. They joined the absent father and the incorrigible criminal in urban lore.

The nation ignored the swaths of Black men who tried lifting their quiet lives above the noisy images...'

For many of the men who caravanned for hours in buses and cars to Washington, D.C., for the October 16, 1995 Million Man March, the event marked an attempt toward a modern Harlem Renaissance, also known as “the New Negro Movement.” The 1990s produced new grotesqueries like the criminological the...