St. Louis American

The St. Louis American is a weekly publication that caters to the African-American community in St. Louis, Missouri. It was first published in March 1928. In 1930, the newspaper launched a campaign called "Buy Where You Can Work." In 1981, Donald Suggs and two other investors acquired most of the shares of the newspaper, and by 1984, Suggs became the main stockholder and publisher.

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Gabe Gore: Lives have been saved

2 days ago | stlamerican.com | Rachel Lippmann

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore says his office has cleared a backlog of nearly 7,000 cases that were awaiting charges. “Really, the story of the last two years for this office is a story of the community coming together and collaborating to address a situation that had reached a crisis point,” Gore said Tuesday at a news conference marking two years in office. Then-Gov. Mike Parson appointed Gore to the circuit attorney post in May 2023 after Kim Gardner resigned under pressure.
Fear can only win if we let it

4 days ago | stlamerican.com | Reshonda Tate

I recently traveled through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which I’ve walked through countless times in my three decades of travel. This time was different. The TSA security line was like something out of a disaster movie: It snaked through terminals with frustrated travelers as agents shouted updates to the restless crowd. I asked one of them what was going on. They shrugged, saying “DOGE cuts.
Churches helping region recover, as some deal with destruction

6 days ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Churches across the region are coming together to help the community recover the shock and wreckage of the May 16 tornado. The Church of God in Christ Women’s International Convention continues this week in St. Louis, and it has brought together hundreds of representative in St. Louis and many joined with faith, healthcare, and community leaders to respond with compassion and action on Wednesday at Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, 1500 N. Union Blvd.
Memorial Day marks success for Cardinals, woe for Walker

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

I’m a Memorial Day guy when it comes to first judging a Major League Baseball team. Regardless of a fast or slow start, and early season pitching and hitting failure or success, I reserve judgement until the unofficial start of summer. Exhibit A in 2025 are the St. Louis Cardinals. Five weeks before Memorial Day, the Cardinals were six games under .500, in fourth place in the National League Central, down and out.
Cong. Wesley Bell blasts bill that 'guts' Medicaid, SNAP

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Congressman Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) was among the House members, including two Republicans, who voted against the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which strips millions of dollars from Missouri Medicaid and will likely leave thousands of the state’s residents without access to health care.
Urban League hosts large-scale disaster relief effort

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and many of its partners are working non-stop to help victims of the May 16 tornado and storms by providing nutrition, housing and hygiene items. In a massive disaster relief effort on May 24, 2025, at the Urban League headquarters, more than 500 volunteers came together to distribute 3,000 packages of food, toiletries and other items. The effort is ongoing with distributions scheduled for May 31, June 7, and June 14. “We will get through this,” Michael P.
NAACP calls for insurance action, transparency

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

With up to 70% of affected households being uninsured following the May 16, 2025, tornado, the city NAACP chapter is calling for intense scrutiny of insurance company practices as families, churches and business owners desperately try to recover. “The May 2025 tornado presents both crisis and opportunity – to rebuild structures while dismantling systemic insurance inequities,” said Adolphus Pruitt, NAACP St. Louis president.
Language of learning

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Ashley Winters

St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) offers wrap-around services to support students, teachers, and staff, while inspiring young minds. The local charter school serves students in grades Pre-K through eighth grade, and its staff comes from around the globe — 18 countries to be exact. The school offers a unique dual language immersion program in three languages: French, Spanish, and Chinese.
Terrell Buckley latest NFL star to guide HBCU program

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Former NFL defensive back Terrell Buckley had an outstanding career, which included starting against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb. 3, 2003, in New Orleans. Buckley had three tackles (two solo) in the Patriots’ 20-17 upset victory over the favored Rams. Buckley is also part of an answer to a sports trivia question: Who are the two NFL defensive backs to intercept 50 or more passes and never make it to a Pro Bowl.
Remembering the historic Alexis Herman

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Julianne Malveaux

We must take a moment to mourn the transition of the Honorable Alexis Margaret Herman (July 16, 1947 – April 25, 2025), the first African American woman who served our nation as secretary of labor. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, her confirmation was not easy. During her hearings, members of our sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Inc., crowded the Senate chambers in our unmistakable red and white. We made a point: Black women are here, and we have her back.