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Earl’s 30 in 30
Earl Austin Jr. is celebrating his 30th year as the sports editor at the St. Louis American. To commemorate the occasion, Earl has put together a list of 30 of the top high school games that he’s witnessed during those 30 years.
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: December 18th, 2025
In this week’s photo gallery, actress and author Jane Kennedy takes the stage in conversation with Urban League President Michael P. McMillan during the Whitney M. Young Society fundraiser at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. Nelly and Ashanti…
Inside Nelly’s Black and White Ball 2025
Nelly’s Black and White Ball 2025 transformed the Four Seasons Ballroom into a celebration of glamour, community and giving back, blending high-fashion moments with unforgettable performances and hometown pride. The annual event drew celebrities from music,…
Local News
North St. Louis residents weigh in on draft NGA-area plans
Regina Dennis-Nana has lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood for years, watching as the area around the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency facility has struggled with vacant lots and aging homes. She hopes the city’s latest development…
New Year, New Career Special Section
Videos
2025 Salute to Excellence in Education recap video
A look back at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala, honoring this year’s outstanding educators, students, and community leaders who are shaping the future of St.…
Dr. Flint W. Fowler – 2025 Lifetime Achiever in Education
This video premiered during the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education…
Mary Elizabeth Grimes – 2025 Stellar Performer in Education
Mary Elizabeth Grimes was recognized as a Stellar Performer in Education at…
Maxine Clark and Bob Fox – 2025 Champions in Education
This video premiered during the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education…
Dr. Rhonda M. Key – 2025 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Rhonda M. Key was recognized as an Excellence in Education Awardee…
Arts & Entertainment
Eric Benét delivers holiday soul at City Winery
His delayed flight from Philadelphia pushed the show back an hour, but veteran R&B crooner Eric Benét proved worth the wait at City Winery Sunday night. Billed as “The Holiday Tour” to promote his first-ever Christmas…
Religion
RelationSHIFT
As the year bends toward its close, the world itself feels like it is exhaling…
Centennial Christian Church vows to rebuild
When many St. Louisans mention Centennial Christian Church, they are often discussing its ministries that…
Chose gratitude
Break ups are big business. Folks spend money to soothe a hurting heart. New clothes.…
God sustains
“I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.” (Psalm 3:5)…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Personal Care Fitness to offer women’s training program in North County
Personal Care Fitness will launch a six-week total body training program for women in January at the Urban League Centene Connected Community Center in north St. Louis County. The program runs from Jan. 6-Feb. 12 and…
Sports
Visitation Christmas Tournament begins this weekend
The Visitation Christmas Tournament is annually the best holiday tournament in the state of Missouri. The 16-team tournament features…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to…
Business
Salute to Excellence in Business to highlight regional leadership
Business, nonprofit and community leaders across the region should mark their calendars for one of St. Louis’ longest-running celebrations of leadership and economic impact. The St. Louis American Foundation will host its 24th Annual Salute to…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
Honoring the elders who built our traditions
Every family has its holiday routines. In many Black households, the kitchen hums before sunrise,…
How the Epstein saga exposes U.S. morality
The hype surrounding the release of the Epstein files has been described as a distraction,…
Targeting Black federal workers is racist
When I was a child, I was determined to become the first Black woman on…
The Elections were an opening, not an ending
If the Nov. 4 elections were measured on the Richter scale like earthquakes, they would…
Unlock The Ballot
Our legal and electoral systems are complex—even the most informed among us may not know all the details. In response to readers’ election questions, The St. Louis American has launched the “Unlock the Ballot” initiative to demystify down-ballot propositions and races for judges and school board seats. Now more than ever, St. Louisans need to be informed about lesser-known candidates and issues that may not make headlines but deeply affect our lives and communities.