Namratha Prasad

6 days ago | stlamerican.com | Namratha Prasad

St. Louis local Keisha Mabry’s friends said she has changed her career at least 10 times in her life. But this time, as leading the St. Louis chapter of Per Scholas, she found her calling. Per Scholas is a national organization funded by grants and family foundations that provides free training in IT and cyber security fields. The organization has over 20 sites, but Mabry calls the site in St. Louis “special to her.” “I’m so biased, I would say we have the best team ever.

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Namratha Prasad

A Red Circle, a non-profit organization based in north county, opened its doors to a third space in Pine Lawn on April 10, 2025. The space includes a community garden as well as a kitchen that hosts chefs who teach the community how to bake bread, store food, and other useful kitchen tips. “It’s not just a skill that people learn,” founder and executive director Erica Williams said. “They learn that they belong in the healthy food system.

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Namratha Prasad

The city’s SLATE job center hosted a job fair for those interested in the healthcare sector on March 26. After widespread layoffs and worksite closures, job seekers gathered in the SLATE office on Market Street. The unemployment rate in the St. Louis region increased in 2024, according to statistics gathered by researchers at St. Louis Community College. The region saw an increase in unemployment last year jumping from 2.7% in April 2023 to 3.4% in March 2024.

3 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Namratha Prasad

Simone Biles, an 11-time Olympic medalist, will deliver the commencement address at Washington University graduation ceremonies on May 12, 2025. She will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. In a video addressed to students, Biles said she is excited to celebrate with the class of 2025 in St. Louis. “Get ready for an unforgettable day,” she said in the video.

3 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Namratha Prasad

After watching cricket on the T.V. with her father for years, Pooja Ganesh decided to pick up a bat at the age of seven. Ten years later, she tried out for the Team USA under-19 cricket team, and she made it. Playing for the national team for a sport that isn’t too popular in the United States inspires her to continue in her cricket career, and hopefully make it to the Olympics in Los Angeles. “It’s not a popular sport, but it’s growing,” Pooja said. “I see a lot more girls playing now.