St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) welcomes Sandi Tolliver as the president of the Board of Directors. Tolliver has been a dedicated board member and SLOCA volunteer, and as a survivor, has shared her story helping to spread ovarian cancer awareness. She serves as the director of com…
Mike Hayes will be returning to BJC HealthCare at the end of August as the next vice president of Planning, Design and Construction (PD&C).
TopGolf St. Louis – Midtown continues on its progress towards an opening date at its facility on Chouteau Ave. on the edge of the SLU campus.
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman was recently named the 15th president of Philadelphia Zoo, the first zoo in the United States. She has been serving as director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park since 2019 and will remain until the end of October.
More than 900 future affordable housing units are planned through the opening round of Neighborhood Transformation Grant awards, the St. Louis Community Development Administration [CDA] has announced.
The popular diner, “Goody Goody” on Natural Bridge near Goodfellow closed in 2019 after a fire. The establishment was a gathering place known for its hearty breakfasts and lunches and its menu of down-home “goodies” like pancakes, waffles, grits, salmon croquettes and its golden fried and ho…
Untress “Trez” Quinn was recently named office managing attorney for Armstrong Teasdale’s Edwardsville, Illinois office.
Audacy has announced the appointment of ‘Johnnie D’ Glover as brand manager of Adult R&B 96.3 The Lou WFUN-FM St. Louis and Hip Hop Hot 104.1 WHHL Hazelwood MO.
French Creperie is a cozy French cafe located at 17409 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield that feels, smells, and has crepes that taste like you’re in France. The French theme mural gives a romantic yet whimsical flare. And the staff are decked out in French aprons greeting each cust…
Miriam School and Learning Center announced the re-appointment of Robert Jones to the board of directors. Jones has two children who attended Miriam, and he feels compelled to help support Miriam in continuing its mission. Jones is retired from a career in education. The school program at i…
The Wendy’s Company has announced plans for the St. Louis market as part of its franchise recruitment initiative, Own Your Opportunity, utilizing its Build-to-Suit development fund to accelerate growth in the area. With this expansion strategy, financial barriers to owning a Wendy's franchis…
Black Enterprise (BE) recently announced this year’s best companies for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to BE, “this list features a superb group of publicly traded companies that have committed to ensuring a dynamic workforce, inclusive management, as well as other diversi…
Charter Communications Inc. announced it will cover 100% of tuition costs for full-time employees pursuing select degrees and certificates through the new Charter Education Benefit powered by Guild. The program will provide Charter’s more than 101,000 employees with better tools and support …
Ja’Net Daniels has been named to the board of FOCUS St. Louis. Daniels serves as agency chief operating officer for AssuredPartners, an independent insurance agency. She leads a change management program, consolidating multiple agencies into one. Prior to joining AssuredPartners in 2021, she…
According to The Kansas City Star, Andale Gross, a longtime journalist who recently worked as the race and ethnicity news editor at The Associated Press, has been named The Kansas City Star’s next managing editor.
Spire Inc. has named Stephen Mills as senior vice president and president of Spire Missouri, which places an African American in charge of the state’s largest natural gas utility.
American Banker Magazine has named Ashley O'Neal, senior vice president-retail banking at Midwest BankCentre, one of The Most Powerful Women in Banking. American Banker ‘s 2023 NEXT Award recognizes 15 high-achieving women in banking who are on the path to becoming C-suite leaders of tomorr…
The next homegrown national celebrity to join Explore St. Louis for its award-winning “In the Know” marketing campaign will be NBA star Jayson Tatum. While in town for Jayson Tatum Night at Busch Stadium, Tatum filmed television ads to share his favorite things to do and places to visit in S…
Mareka Jones has been promoted to the position of philanthropy programs and nonprofit relations manager at Ameren Illinois. She was previously community initiatives administrator at Ameren Illinois, and Ameren Missouri. Prior to Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri, Jones was rewards and reco…
Dr. Leonora Muhammad is the SVP, associate chief nursing officer for YesCare, and current founder/owner of the SiiN Institute, LLC. She is a past adjunct clinical professor at the University of Missouri St. Louis. Dr. Muhammad obtained her LPN diploma from Sanford Brown College, ASN from Cha…
Harris-Stowe State University’s CIE|MECCA is currently accepting applications for their 2023 Entrepreneurship Accelerator programs. These programs are designed to help aspiring/current entrepreneurs learn the skills and strategies needed to start and grow a successful business.
Dwight Carter has been named to the board of St. Louis Fashion Fund. Carter is the founder and creative director of Brainchild Productions in St. Louis. For the past 20 years, he has successfully planned, produced, and managed special events services for regional fashion shows, small busines…
Performance foodservice Middendorf announcing plans to expand operations in the metro with a new facility in NorthPark in North St. Louis County. Once the new facility is complete, the company anticipates adding 100 new jobs to its 315 existing jobs.
Brandon Sterling has joined the United Way of Greater St. Louis as vice president of development. In this role, Sterling will help expand United Way’s major gift and planned giving programs. Over the course of Sterling’s career he’s held several positions in fundraising and nonprofit managem…
Devon Alexander, who kept St. Louis on the international boxing scene while holding two world championship belts, cherishes memories of his early bouts at the St. Louis Black Expo and the good times he had during those weekends.
According to Black Enterprise, Alpha Phi Alpha, the country’s oldest intercollegiate Black fraternity, has announced plans to move its 2025 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Florida, citing the state’s “harmful” and “racist” policies targeting the Black community.
The White House has announced a Housing Supply Action Plan that includes the Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing initiative.
A new local business’ name says a lot about the owner’s confidence in his team’s ability.
Steven Harmon has been appointed to serve on the Advisory Board of the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation. Harmon is vice president of Human Resources, Equity & Inclusion, Compliance with Affinia Healthcare. Harmon earned his law degree from Saint Louis University; and m…
Dr. Philip Woodmore has been named artistic director of voice at COCA. Woodmore has been an active member of the St. Louis music community for many years. He spent 14 years in the classroom teaching middle school choir at Ferguson and Berkeley Middle Schools in the Ferguson Florissant School…
Edward Bryant, VP of public affairs and communications at Heartland Coca-Cola, has been named vice chair of the board for FOCUS St. Louis. At Heartland, Bryant provides leadership for all public affairs activities and initiatives, including government affairs for three states (Kansas, Missou…
The third annual Young Biz Kid marketplace was held at Harris-Stowe State University on July 15 featuring art, accessories, and snacks from young entrepreneurs ranging in age from four to 21.
The Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announced that Pro Football Hall of Fame member Isaac Bruce and former All-Pro St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt will headline the tournament’s third annual Legends Breakfast at Norwood Hills Country Club on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Octavia Monique’ Thomas has been named as accounts receivable supervisor at Cushman & Wakefield. Prior to this new role, Thomas was employed at Wells Fargo as a Senior Project Coordinator. Octavia is a graduate of Focus St. Louis- Women in Leadership Class 75. She is also a proud member …
Dr. Ronda Wallace has officially been named the next leader of Sumner High School. Dr. Wallace enters St. Louis Public Schools with 25 years of educational experience in all capacities. As the former principal of North Technical High School, Dr. Wallace prides herself on building and sustain…
In a historic vote, Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, a Black woman born in Jamaica, was elected as general minister and president by the United Church of Christ's 34th General Synod.
Hive Cafe is bringing together the movers and shakers in the community over a healthy hearty breakfast.
Midwest Trust appointed Monique Garris-Bingham as senior vice president and trust officer at its St. Louis office. She previously served as market director wealth management for Simmons Bank, as well as working for Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank. She holds a BA in psychology and a JD degree, bot…
Deletra Hudson was elected president of the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Associations (MOCCFOA) for the Eastern Division. MOCCFOA represents over 1,100 members across the State of Missouri with the purpose to promote the general welfare of municipalities and to strive toward eve…
When considering people who have been there, in recent years, for St. Louis and its most precious resource, our children and youth, Kelvin R. Adams has to be one of the first names that come to mind.
Dr. Eboni Sterling has joined Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) as director of research and evaluation. She brings experience from posts at Girls Inc. and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is a three-time graduate of UMSL with a bachelor of science degree in ele…
Area Resources for Human and Community Services (ARCHS) Vice President Les Johnson Jr. has been elected to the board of directors of the Missouri Association for Workforce Development (MAWD).MAWD is a state-wide member-based association that supports career and technical training as well as …
The National Society of Black Engineers Gateway Chapter (NSBE) is hosting the 27th Annual Scholars Reception on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at IL Monastero Center – 3050. The event offers financial opportunities to high school students seeking higher education in STEM …
Lion Forge Entertainment of St. Louis and Nickelodeon Animation are roaring with news they will team on “first-look” deal that includes animated series and features.
Levels Nigerian Cuisine is the newest culture restaurant to the ‘Wash Ave.’ entertainment scene. Owner, Ono Ikanone and his wife Justice Johnson are bringing the robust Nigerian culture, music, and food to the Midwest.
Colin A. Martin, MD, a specialist in intestinal rehabilitation surgery and an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in surgery, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also w…
Great Rivers Greenway’s Brickline Greenway project got another boost this week. This major public-private partnership will link historic Fairground Park, Forest Park, Tower Grove Park and Gateway Arch National Park and hundreds of destinations in between with safe, paved pathways. The initia…
Webster University Internship Director Trezette Dixon, Ed.D. was recently named the recipient of the 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship from the Society of Experiential Education (SEE). Dr. Dixon will receive a one-year membership in the society and will be attending the SEE conferen…
Invest STL is putting power back into the neighborhoods located in the West End and Visitation Park through their The Rooted: Cultivating Black Wealth in Place initiative. The 20-year timeline of organization is committed to investing in people, property, and small businesses.
Traci Thomas, COO of CEdge, is a recent Metro Area Professionals Organization (MAPO) awardee. Thomas has a BS in business administration and management from Columbia College. Thomas also has a master of arts in purchasing, procurement/acquisitions from Webster University. Additionally, they…
Claude Cummings Jr. was elected president of the 600,000 member Communications Workers of America during the union’s 79th convention in St. Louis on July 10, 2023. He becomes the first Black person to guide the union in its 85-year history.
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