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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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‘Get it Sexyy,’ the St. Louis crowd sings along with St. Louis’ own Sexyy Red at the Sexyy Red and Friends concert at The Enterprise Center Saturday night, Nov. 22, 2025. She keeps those hits coming, Baow, baow, baow, baow! 💃🏿🎤🔥💋

#STLSuperStar #STLLivingIt #RAC #stlamerican
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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'Mill Creek is family, and St. Louis history'

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

https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/mill-creek-is-family-and-st-louis-history/ 

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #StlHistory
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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ICYMI: Freshman guard Daylin Douglas of John Burroughs drives through the lane to score on the left handed layup against Hazelwood West at the Cardinal Ritter Jamboree on Tuesday night.

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Tish Period performing now at Live By Lowe’s for Chaka Khan tribute “Through The Fire”

📸 Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlouis #stlnews #stlevents #RAC
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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'Prep Football Notebook'

🖋 Earl Austin Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy of CBC High School

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #PrepFootball #HighSchoolSports #MissouriSports #IllinoisSports

https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/prep-football-notebook-16/
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Junior guard Paul Crawford of Hazelwood East throws down a dunk against Sikeston at the Hazelwood East Jamboree on Wednesday night

📸 Earl Austin Jr. | St. Louis American

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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Show Me Peace and Mission: St. Louis are hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway this Saturday in Walnut Park 🦃🤎 📍6167 Lillian Ave ⏰3–6 p.m. (while supplies last). Free Aldi Holiday Meal Boxes for families in need.

#ThanksgivingGiveaway #CommunitySupport #FoodInsecurity
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Junior guard Nyla Scales of Cardinal Ritter College Prep sinks a 3-pointer in the Lions victory over Jackson at the Cardinal Ritter Jamboree on Tuesday night.

📸 Earl Austin Jr | St. Louis American

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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Black women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the U.S. We need to understand the barriers here in St. Louis. Share your experience and help shape solutions 👉🏽 https://tinyurl.com/stlamericanWIB 

#BlackWomenDeserveBetter #BreastCancerAwareness #CommunityResearch
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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis
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

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #stlsports
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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

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis
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

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM