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Aug. 15, 2022

The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I

Did you know that the first code talkers were utilized near the end of World War I? Drawing on nearly thirty years of research—in U.S. military and Native American archives, surviving accounts from code talkers and their com...

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Aug. 9, 2022

Samarpan: The Saga of Indian Freedom Struggle

“ Samarpan ” is an artistic rendition of the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule. This dance drama has been conceptualized, written, and directed by American-based artist - Mr. Prasanna Kasthuri, the Artist...

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Aug. 1, 2022

The Rose Tattoo: Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

The 7th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has multiple events planned highlighed by this season's performance of The Rose Tattoo, a not to be missed production of Williams' romantic comedy, seen through the lens of...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Hannibal: A Walk Through History

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Sam Clemens aka Mark Twain, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in Ame...

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July 15, 2022

One Step to Chicago-Featuring All Star Jazz Legends

Rivermont Records , a Virginia-based label that specializes in early jazz and ragtime, is proud to announce the premiere release of One Step to Chicago, a 14-track album that features an all-star lineup of jazz music legends....

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July 15, 2022

A New Home-How Bosnian Refugees Made a Home in St. Louis

" A New Home " is an informative documentary that tells the story of the Bosnian refugees who fled to St. Louis in the early ’90s. It examines their impact on our community and offers a retrospective overview of the …

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July 15, 2022

Night Life-Hope and Love Amidst Violence and Addiction

" Night Life " is an inspiring documentary that tells the story of the Rev. Kenneth McKoy, known to St. Louis as the “Pastor of the Streets.” The Night Life Ministry, whose participants walk the streets of North St. Louis …

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July 6, 2022

Lakesha Glover-The Black Rep & Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea

Lakesha Glover describes her role as part of the cast of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea which runs at the Black Rep from July 6-23 at Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University. Lakesha also gives some background on...

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June 22, 2022

Amazing Webster Groves

What do Phyllis Diller, Charlotte Peters, Martha Mason, Harry Carey, Tennessee Williams, and Ulysses S. Grant have in common? Amazing Webster Groves! Award-winning author, journalist, former editor of the Webster-Kirkwood T...

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June 22, 2022

Freedom's Home: The Freedom Suits Memorial

Not far from where Dred and Harriet Scott submitted the freedom suit which ultimately became a historic Supreme Court case , stands a new memorial commemorating all freedom suits filed by slaves in St. Louis between 1812 and ...

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June 5, 2022

Continuity: Expanding Diversity in Media Productions

The media industry is no exception when it comes to desiring a skilled and diverse workforce yet like numerous other companies, finding content creators, filmmakers, and crew members of different backgrounds, ethnicities, rac...

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June 5, 2022

Juneteenth 2022- A Celebration!

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Delmar Loop with art, music, and food. The event will open with a Drum Call by Baba Kunma. Performances include African Mascarade-Mask to Stilts, African Dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance, a...

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May 26, 2022

Classical Cocktails-Raise a Glass to the Voice for the Arts in St. Lo…

Kathy Lawton Brown describes the upcoming event Classical Cocktails and the importance of classical music in our region. Get your tickets now to this exciting event! Join Classic 107.3 for a few hours of pure bliss. Crafted ...

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May 26, 2022

Highlights from the 2022 Missouri House of Representatives

Representatives Sarah Unsicker (91st District) and Jo Doll (83rd District) discuss the conclusion of the recent 2022 session of the Missouri House of Representatives . They give some insights into being a representative and ...

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May 18, 2022

Chauncey Spencer-Pioneer in Aviation and Civil Rights

After seeing the flight of an aircraft at an early age, Chauncey Spencer never looked back. He helped bring about the formation of the pilot group that would become the Tuskegee Airmen . In 1939, his father and another pilo...

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May 16, 2022

Jitney by August Wilson and The Black Rep

Since 1976, the Black Rep in St. Louis has been and continues to be the Theatre of the Soul. August Wilson's Jitney is one of the plays this season and Kevin Brown who plays the role of Becker discussed Jitney …

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May 3, 2022

Bridging the Digital Divide in the St. Louis Region-Part II

There is an incredibly serious divide in St. Louis City and County between those who have digital access and the technical knowledge to use it — and those who do not. And, while the digital divide is not new, the …

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May 3, 2022

Karviva: Food is Better Than Medicine

Angela Zeng remembers her first encounter with a donut. Although she developed a taste for them, she remembered THE ROOT OF GOOD HEALTH is plant-based. It is simple, natural, and nutritious which is how she has developed Ka...

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May 1, 2022

St. Louis Christmas Carols Association: Christmas in July!

Join the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association to sing the national anthem or just come cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Dodgers at their " Christmas in July " themed game on July 14! Elizabeth Hogan, Executive Dire...

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May 1, 2022

v15able: Changing the World One Hire at a Time

Letisha Wexstten was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other. She learned how to do everything with her feet and had to overcome the challenges of ableism (discrimination in favor of able-bodied people) and ...

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April 19, 2022

The St Louis Cardinals -1964 World Series Champions

Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its new local interest book, ’64 Cardinals , by Robert Tiemann and Ron Jacober.

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April 19, 2022

Bridging the Digital Divide in the St. Louis Region-Part I

Nearly half of households in St. Louis City and County are impacted by at least one aspect of the digital divide. The St. Louis Digital Divide is best understood by examining and addressing five key components any of which ...

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April 13, 2022

Is There an Off-Ramp for Putin for the War in Ukraine?

In this episode, we discuss an update with Valery Dzutsati , Ph.D., visiting assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests span civil and interstate conflict, ...

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April 13, 2022

Inspiring Innovation at the Speed of Laughter

John Sweeney (aka Jiggly Boy) is a keynote speaker and has captured the imagination of some of the most respected companies in the world. This isn't because: he owned the nation’s oldest comedy theatre; nor a quote from his...

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