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Oct. 5, 2020

Circus Harmony: Balancing Character & Community

Circus Harmony teaches the art of life through circus education. The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope is an online circus event and a must see. https://circusharmony.org/ https://www.facebook.com/events/745311612...

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Sept. 17, 2020

The Candy Men: The Story of Switzer's Licorice

Oh the wonderful smell of licorice and the giant Switzer's sign along the St. Louis riverfront! Gone but not forgotten! Patrick Murphy describes the journey and struggles of previous generations of his family as they went fro...

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Sept. 17, 2020

Lifewise STL: Changing Lives - Changing Futures

Almost 120 years ago, this group was started and over time has not changed their mission but modified their methods on how to enhance services to those most in need. President and CEO Scott Walker discusses how LifeWise STL ...

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Sept. 14, 2020

Emmett Till: The Murder That Galvanized the Civil Rights Movement

One of the most gruesome and heinous lynchings of the 20th century. Author Devery Anderson separates the fact and fiction of the murder of Emmett Till. His book, Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled ...

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Sept. 1, 2020

The Rideshare Foodie: Kreskin J Torres

Kreskin J Torres is living his dream. He is ridesharing his way across the United States to eat and share on social media the wonderful food and places he visits. Don't forget about the chili and ... (well you have to list...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Virginia Minor: Forgotten Suffragist

In 1867, two years before Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone founded their national suffrage organizations, Virginia Minor along with four other women founded the world's first organization dedicated to ...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Fathers & Families Support Center: Improving the Lives of Children & …

Since 1997, Fathers & Families Support Center has consistently provided a comprehensive program of services for men who want to learn to be a responsible father, committed to a strong family relationship. Founder and CEO Hal...

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Aug. 18, 2020

Women's Suffrage and a Walkless-Talkless Parade

In 1916 St. Louis was host to the Democratic convention and as delegates walked to the St. Louis Coliseum, they encountered a 12 block walkless and talkless parade of suffragists advocating for the voting rights of women. Au...

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Aug. 18, 2020

Beyond the Ballot: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States gave women the right to vote in all elections. What role did St. Louis play in the women's suffrage movement and who were the key individuals? Katie Moon, exhibits...

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July 31, 2020

Denise Thimes: A Voice that is Smooth, Sassy, and Sophisticated

Denise Thimes has a voice that . . . well. She is an actress and vocalist who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, the late Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and many more AND performed for many Queens (including the Queen of So...

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July 31, 2020

Joanna Serenko: Life After The Voice

Singer and songwriter Joanna Serenko discusses what she has been doing after The Voice (HINT-new single). She will make an appearance at the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in August where she received first place in 2019....

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July 31, 2020

Covid-19 and the Opening of School

Two school leaders discuss steps they have taken in planning for the opening of school. Dr. John Simpson, superintendent of the Webster Groves School District and Susan Moreno, executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Aca...

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July 26, 2020

R.H. Dick: Painter, Sculptor, & Author Reflecting on Being An America…

Artist, sculptor, and author R.H. Dick takes us back to Paris and the vibrancy he experienced of life there in his book, Utrillo's Children: A Memoir of Paris in 1969. As an artist he has been the recipient of numerous award...

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July 19, 2020

Part III: Music Therapy-Application in The Angel Band Project

Rachel Ebeling discusses the power and healing of music therapy in the lives of survivors of sexual violence in the final part of the series on music therapy. https://www.angelbandproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelBa...

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July 19, 2020

Part II: Music Therapy-History, Research, Practice, & Growth

Bryan and Leslie Hunter provide insight into the history, research, practice, and growth of music therapy in Part II of the three part series on music therapy. https://www.musictherapy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AMTAInc/ h...

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July 19, 2020

Part I: Music Therapy-An Overview

Dr. Cynthia Briggs gives an overview of music therapy in Part I of this three part series. https://www.maryville.edu/hp/music-therapy/ https://music.ku.edu/memt

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July 14, 2020

Tracing the Story of Downtown St. Louis

In her updated book "Downtown St. Louis" NiNi Harris provides a rich background of the downtown area of the river city. She uses famous visitors and St. Louisians to tell the story of downtown from the settlement on the river...

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July 14, 2020

The Ballad of John Henry: St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

Director Matthew Rice explores the truth behind the story of one of America's most popular folk heroes John Henry. The documentary draws from Scott Reynolds Nelson’s book “Steel Drivin’ Man,” and exposes continued discrimina...

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June 29, 2020

Part II: Challenging the Mythology of the Lost Cause

How much have we spent and are still spending to support the Confederacy? Brian Palmer, Peabody award-winning journalist and photographer based in Richmond, Virginia discusses "The Costs of the Confederacy" which he co-autho...

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June 26, 2020

Part III: A Historical View of Monuments and Memorials

Dr. Warren Rosenblum, Chair of the History, Politics, & International Relations (HPIR) Department at Webster University in St. Louis provides a historical perspective of monuments as artifacts of history. What are the danger...

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June 20, 2020

Juneteenth: Freedom Day - Emancipation Day - All Things Juneteenth

Lee Jordan, Midwest and State Director for National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) describes the history and activities surrounding Juneteenth. https://www.facebook.com/Juneteenth-Speaks-114193420316980/ https://www....

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June 20, 2020

Part I: Confederate Monuments-Where Do We Go From Here?

In part one, we discuss Confederate monuments and their prevalence, funding, location, timing of their installation in light of history, and what to do with them.

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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 ask...

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June 11, 2020

Growing Up St. Louis

With over 100 interviews, Jim Merkel compiled a book of memories that takes a walk through time. What was it like to live through COVID-19? Jim recorded that information in his book along with memories of visits to the 1904...

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