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The St. Louis American is Missouri's most widely-read weekly newspaper targeting the African American community.
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St. Louisan Zaire Harrell of Kansas City scores on a driving layup in the Roos 80-71 loss to Lindenwood on Monday night in St Charles. The former MICDS standout guard had 11 points and six rebounds.

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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'NAACP recognizes St. Louis mentoring program shaping young professionals'

🖋 Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American
📸 Courtesy of Backpack to Briefcase

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https://www.stlamerican.com/business/naacp-recognizes-st-louis-mentoring-program-shaping-young-professionals/
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November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Ursuline Academy girls basketball standout Evelyn Shane signed a National Letter of Intent to attend SLU at a ceremony at the school on Wednesday. Shane is joined by her parents Steven and Kimberly.

📸 Earl Austin Jr | St. Louis American

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November 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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ICYMI: Brooke Coffey of Lindenwood University passes it ahead to Aleshia Jones for the 3-pointer in the Lions victory over Harris-Stowe on last Wednesday afternoon in St Charles.

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Black women. St. Louis, your stories can guide care, trust, and support systems. Take the survey 👉🏾 https://tinyurl.com/stlamericanWIB 

#BreastHealth #BlackWomenAndCancer #CommunityVoices
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Ishan Sharma of Saint Louis University hits the 3-pointer off the good passing from Dion Brown and Quentin Jones in the Billikens’ 109-66 victory over Lindenwood University on Monday night at the Chaifetz Arena.

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Lydia Huston of Kwame Charitable Foundation presents to you the “Ohana Holiday Selection by Jazmin Ross & its gala fundraises for programs to support African American going to college. A joyful & inspiring evening for all, Fri., Nov. 7, 2025.

📸 Dawn Suggs | St. Louis American
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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'A Need for Action  — Still'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | The St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #StLouisActivism #CivilDisobedience #BlackLeadership

https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local-news/a-need-for-action-still/
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Saint Louis University’s Paul Otieno throws down a transition dunk in the Billikens 108-86 victory over Chicago State on Thursday night at Chaifetz Arena. SLU is now 2-0 on the season.

📸 Earl Austin, Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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'A scoop of Black girl magic'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo by Jenna Whitmore

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #BlackFoodCulture #HolidayTreats #LocalFoodLove

https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business-news/a-scoop-of-black-girl-magic/
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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'Culture, Fashion, and Community'

🖋 Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American
📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/culture-fashion-and-community/ 

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #RAC #ARPA #BlackFashion #RunwayCulture
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer slightly less often — but face a 40% higher death rate. St. Louis, your voice can help change this. Take our short survey 👉🏾 https://tinyurl.com/stlamericanWIB 

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #BreastCancerAwareness #BlackHealth #CommunityVoices
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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'A generational jam'

🖋 Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American
📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #EducationCelebration #CommunityVibes #BlackExcellence

https://www.stlamerican.com/salute-to-excellence/a-generational-jam/
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November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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'A Powerful Force'

🖋 Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American
📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #Education #Scholarships #Leadership https://www.stlamerican.com/salute-to-excellence/a-powerful-force/
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November 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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St. Louisan Tristan Reed gave a commitment to play college basketball at Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon.

📸 Earl Austin Jr | St. Louis American

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November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The celebration continues! 🎶

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlouis #stlnews #SaluteToEducation #STLEducation #CommunityInAction #STLSalute
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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The doors are open! 🎉 Guests are taking their seats as the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education banquet begins.

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlouis #stlnews #SaluteToEducation #ST LEducation #CommunityInAction #STLSalute
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Kicking off the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education with great energy and even greater company! ✨

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlouis #stlnews #SaluteToEducation #STLEducation #CommunityInAction #STLSalute
November 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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'Sudden firing of SLPS superintendent fuels calls for openness, steady leadership'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Alvin A. Reid | St. Louis American
https://www.stlamerican.com/education/sudden-firing-of-slps-superintendent-fuels-calls-for-openness-steady-leadership/ 

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November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Safiya Austin-el performing at the Grand Center Gala at the Fox Theater happening now…

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#GrandArts #STLLivingIt #stlamerican #RAC
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Former Cardinal Ritter standout Clayton Jackson of Lindenwood University hits the pull up jumper in the Lions’ 86-76 loss to visiting Southern Illinois University on Wednesday night in St. Charles.

📸 Earl Austin Jr I St. Louis American

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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Learn what Delores Shante has to say about this year's award season and her dress...

'Happy Salute!'💃🏿🌃🎓🌠

🖋 Delores Shante | Partyline | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/partyline-arts-and-entertainment/happy-salute/

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October 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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'Two decades deep with T-Pain'

🖋 Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American
📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #RAC #ARPA #TP20Tour #TPain #TheFactorySTL

https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/two-decades-deep-with-t-pain/
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October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Playboi Carti leading the Trap Rock wave performing “Timeless” to a nearly sold out show on Sat., Oct 25 🎇🎇

📸 Zaria Mac | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #stlevents #RAC
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM