Braiding has long been more than just a hairstyle in the Black community—it is a tradition, a statement of identity and a deeply personal form of self-expression. While braids offer beauty, ...

David Steward, 73, co-founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based IT services provider World Wide Technology, is listed at No. 213 on the 2025 Forbes list of the world’s billionaires. According to ...

Alisha Sonnier and Shane Cohn were re-elected to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen on April 8, securing victories in their respective wards. The St. Louis American endorsed both candidates, recognizing ...

Actor Terrence Howard made some explosive claims over the weekend when he appeared on a popular podcast. During an interview with the “PBD Podcast,” Howard claimed the embattled hip-hop mogul Sean ...

Saint Louis University has been awarded a $538,431 grant from Missouri Foundation for Health to research ways to improve maternal and infant health in the state of Missouri with improved access to ...

Sometimes the most powerful thing a senator can bring to the floor isn’t a list of talking points, but a Bible verse tucked in a wallet. That’s what Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., had on hand when he took ...

Janiece Hardieway-Muhammed has been caring for her non-verbal autistic cousin, Carla Hardieway, for many years. Her adult ...

If only Cartoon Network parent company Warner Bros. Discovery could have been a fly on the wall at City Academy Friday ...

The 91st Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. brought over 4,000 members from eight states to ...

Two members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater (BGCSTL) have earned $40,000 scholarships from Best Buy and UNCF. Murllin B. and Lauren D. were presented with scholarship checks, on April 3, 2025, at ...

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Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer will be sworn in as mayor of the city of St. Louis on April 15, 2025, meaning a city with a ...