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The St. Louis American is Missouri's most widely-read weekly newspaper targeting the African American community.
UAPO and Bridge Foundation Development Corporation invite you to the “Books For Gambia” Kick-Off Fundraiser Reception on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Legacy Cafe, 5249 Delmar, St. Louis.

🖋 Universal African Peoples Organization
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UAPO’s 36th Annual Celebration honoring the life of Malcolm X welcomes diplomats from Cuba
On October 22 and 23, 2025, the progressive movement of the Universal African Peoples Organization (UAPO) held its 36th Annual Celebration saluting the life and legacy of the powerful advocate for social justice, Brother Malcolm X, also known as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz.  The celebration which is normally held on his birthday, May 19, […]
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November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
'NAACP recognizes St. Louis mentoring program shaping young professionals'

🖋 Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American
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November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'North St. Louis still rebuilding — one block at a time'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr., Zaria Mac and Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

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North St. Louis still rebuilding — one block at a time
On May 16, 2025, a ruthless tornado tore through parts of St. Louis City, County and the Metro East. In less than 30 minutes, the storm carved a 20-mile scar across North St. Louis, flattening blocks in Fountain Park, Penrose, The Ville and Kingshighway West. Nearly 5,000 homes, churches and businesses were destroyed, with damage […]
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November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
'Missouri health premiums to rise as much as 30% for 2026 amid uncertainty over subsidies'

🖋 Rudi Keller and Steph Quinn | Missouri Independent
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Missouri health premiums to rise as much as 30% for 2026 amid uncertainty over subsidies
Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as customers prepare to dig deeper into their own funds to replace costs previously covered by federal tax credits. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance on Friday released the approved rates for individual plans, most of which are sold on the health […]
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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 

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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Many were inspired by the unflinching stance of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to Trump’s threats to send in the military...

🖋 Jamala Rogers | The Way I See It | The St. Louis American
📸 Mayor Brandon Johnson's Instagram
The Elections were an opening, not an ending
If the Nov. 4 elections were measured on the Richter scale like earthquakes, they would likely register a magnitude of 4.0. The Richter scale indicates the strength of an earthquake and the level of destruction it causes. A 4.0 rating means those closest to the source of energy had minimal damage. While voters have reason […]
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November 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
'Basketball legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88'

🖋 Earl Austin, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo from Portland Trail Blazers Facebook

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Basketball legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
Legendary National Basketball Association player and coach Lenny Wilkens died on Sunday. He was 88. Wilkens was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a great player and a great coach. He is one of only five men to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player and as a coach. […]
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
'Deal to reopen government deepens Democratic rift over health care'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo from Transportation Security Administration - TSA Facebook

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Deal to reopen government deepens Democratic rift over health care
The Senate moved Monday toward ending the nation’s longest government shutdown, but the deal, struck with Republican leaders and backed by eight Senate Democrats, has fractured the party and reignited debate over how to confront President Donald Trump’s agenda. The 60–40 vote to advance the spending package, reported by The New York Times, came on […]
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM