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June 12, 2020

In the Aftermath: Reflections from James Williams on Minneapolis and …

James Williams has been a resident of Minneapolis for over 30 years. A native of St. Louis, the actor and director reflects on two stories: 1) A white woman in Central Park calling the police on a black birdwatcher that …

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May 18, 2020

Strike Up the Band! The McDonald's All American Alumni Band

These musicians have a great deal in common. They were selected to be a part of one of America's finest high school bands assembled each year to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade. Listen...

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April 28, 2020

STL Filmmakers Showcase: Submissions Are Now Open

Chris Clark describes the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase which is still accepting submissions. Programs range from full-length fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. ...

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March 30, 2020

The Chemical Building: Revitalizing a Historic Landmark in Downtown S…

Nestled next door to the newly refashioned Hotel St. Louis(Louis Sullivan's Union Trust Building) is Henry Ives Cobb's impressive and striking red tone Chemical Building. Restoration St. Louis has plans to bring the building...

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March 25, 2020

How a Deaf Dog has Become an Inspiration for Young and Old: The Team …

When you think of All-Star, Superstar, Superdog do you think of a deaf dog? Well the message of Cole the Deaf Dog and The Team Cole Project is simple and profound: a disability is not an inability. Cole is a …

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March 18, 2020

BOTH/AND: The Need to Talk About Race & How To Do It

Author and educator Shelly Tochluk, author of Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How to Do It, discusses and illustrates how racial discomfort leads white people toward poor relationships with people of col...

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Feb. 27, 2020

St. Louis Media Icon Bernie Hayes

Media icon Bernie Hayes has done a few things in his life: Print and broadcast journalist radio and television announcer columnist recording artist and producer professor author news director radio station executive Midwest p...

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Feb. 8, 2020

Life Outside of Violence: Helping Those Harmed By Violence Find Alter…

Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Project Coordinator and Melik Coffey, Program Mentor describe Life Outside of Violence (LOV), which is the short name for the St. Louis Area Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program hel...

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Feb. 8, 2020

A Conversation with Broadway Actor, Director, and Educator James A Wi…

A native of St. Louis, James A. Williams (JayyDubb) has distinguished himself as a broadway actor, director, and educator. He originated the role of Roosevelt Hicks on Broadway in August Wilson’s "Radio Golf" and has the lea...

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Feb. 5, 2020

Radon: Protect Your Health and Test Your Home

Radon is a colorless, odorless naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the earth's crust. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in non smokers, second only to the number of lung...

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Jan. 8, 2020

Maggie Rose: An Interview with the American Rock 'n Soul Artist

Maggie Rose has a style and vocal appeal that transcends being in a category. In fact she is rock 'n soul with a sprig of blues and country. She is closing in on the end of her 60 city tour …

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Dec. 31, 2019

Home Sweet Home: Furnishing Hope, Pride, & Stability for Those Transi…

In order to effectively address homelessness in America and impact a long-term solution to this problem, people transitioning out of homelessness and other crisis situations need help with stability. Home Sweet Home believes ...

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Dec. 7, 2019

GUIDESTER: Simplify Your Travel

How much time do you take to plan your travel experience? Honestly now! All of the internet searching for restaurants, lodging, and sightseeing - how much time? Guidester is way ahead of you and can plan your trip accordin...

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Dec. 4, 2019

Must See Destinations: St. Louis Wheel & St. Louis Aquarium at Union …

Let’s explore two of the newest family-friendly attractions in St. Louis located at St. Louis Union Station. Tami Brown, Executive Director of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station describes the one-of-a-kind exhibits feat...

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July 2, 2019

Part II: Flooding, Levees, and the Myth of the 100/500 Year Flood

Part II of our discussion of rivers, levees, flooding, and development with David Stokes, executive director of the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. There really isn't a 500 or 100 year flood anymore; it may be more like every...

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