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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. 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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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 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 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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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 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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June 4, 2020

Displaced by Domestic Violence? We Help Women and Children

Lizzie Harrison knows firsthand about domestic violence. She now assists others who struggle in the grip of this abuse. Important information in a time when stress and life is taking a toll. https://harrisonsreferralservice...

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June 4, 2020

Mental Health: It Matters for Everyone

When we think about diseases like cancer or heart disease, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention, identify symptoms, and develop a plan of action to reverse and hopefully stop the...

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May 26, 2020

Moving from Crisis to Resiliency: Crime Victim Center

The Crime Victim Center gives victims a voice and helps them move from crisis to resiliency. Marti Kelly, executive director of the Crime Victim Center discusses the work of the center and how they are able to assist victims...

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May 12, 2020

Helping Women Involved in Domestic Violence-The Women's Safehouse

Domestic violence knows no boundary. It occurs to individuals in all walks of life. Sylvia Jackson, executive director of the Women's Safe House in St. Louis gives us an update on their work and how abuse has been rising du...

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May 4, 2020

Personal Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe

What should you do at your home, work, or other places to keep yourself safe? Former police officer Jenn Jackson describes some simple yet effective things to help each of us keep safe. https://childhood101.com/35-ways-to-ke...

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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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April 13, 2020

140 Years Strong: The Salvation Army in St. Louis

Lt. Colonel Dan Jennings, divisional commander at the Salvation Army describes the efforts of the Salvation Army to holistically meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those less fortunate. Learn how they are he...

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April 13, 2020

Together We Are Stronger: The St. Louis Community Foundation

For over 150 years, the St. Louis Community Foundation has been helping St. Louisans put charitable dollars to work to increase the impact of charitable giving now and forever. The COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Advisory Co...

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April 10, 2020

St Louis Baseball History: Baseball Historian Ed Wheatley Discusses H…

Ed Wheatley masterfully weaves the history of baseball in St. Louis. He focuses on teams of the Major League, Negro League, Khoury League, High Schools in the area, American Legion, and other Youth Leagues. What did the ballp...

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April 7, 2020

The Show Must Go On: Live Stream from the Gaslight Theatre

William Roth, founder and artistic director of the Gaslight Theatre and the St. Louis Actor's Studio discusses how the show is still going on via LIVE STREAM. Support the arts and don't forget to add to the tip jar! https://...

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April 7, 2020

Young Composers Competition: Encouraging & Nurturing Young Composers

Carol Commerford, Director Community Music School of Webster University and Dana Hotle, Executive Director of Chamber Project Saint Louis discuss the Young Composers Competition which is having an unusual ending due to COVID...

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April 6, 2020

Tony Parise: Broadway Director & Choreographer on Next Stop Broadway!

Tony Parise needs no introduction to the theatre world. A veteran of Broadway shows, he appeared in the first National tour of A CHORUS LINE and was on Broadway in 42ND STREET, ME AND MY GIRL, and CITY OF ANGELS. He has dire...

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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 30, 2020

Restoring a Landmark: The Seven Gables Inn

Restoration is never easy. But when you have Restoration St. Louis with Amrit & Amy Gill, quality and first class results are what you get. The Seven Gables Inn recently renovated is better than it was when it was built. F...

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March 30, 2020

Off Stage with Actor, Director, & Educator Jacqueline Thompson

Jacqueline Thompson who acts, directs, and teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses her role in Ntozake Shange's choreopoem Spell #7 at the St. Louis Black Rep. The St. Louis Theater Circle Award 2020 nomine...

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March 7, 2020

Part II-Abridged Freedom: Harriet & Dred Scott-Their Story from Their…

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one o...

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