/tags/black-history Black History en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-06-20/photos-st-louis-juneteenth-celebration-slavery This year’s holiday marks the 160th anniversary of the announcement in Texas that enslaved people were free. Attendees at the Griot Museum and the Juneteenth parade and festival in Dellwood said the holiday is an opportunity to remember African American history, spend time with family and celebrate joy. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-06-20/photos-st-louis-juneteenth-celebration-slavery Lylee Gibbs, Sarah Fentem /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-18/st-louis-bakery-juneteenth-menu-black-history-genealogy Simone Faure, pastry designer and co-owner of La Pâtisserie Chouquette in St. Louis, talks about the distinct cultural histories of items on her Juneteenth celebration menu this year. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-18/st-louis-bakery-juneteenth-menu-black-history-genealogy Emily Woodbury, Elaine Cha /culture-history/2025-06-18/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-the-st-louis-region Juneteenth celebrations across the St. Louis region kicked off earlier this week. Here’s where you can observe the federal holiday in St. Louis, St. Louis County and the Metro East. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-06-18/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-the-st-louis-region Lara Hamdan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-12/misty-copeland-inspired-a-generation-of-black-dancers-says-st-louis-dance-company-founder In Misty Copeland’s 10 years as the American Ballet Theater’s first Black woman principal dancer, she has inspired others to see themselves in ballet shoes and on stages across the world — and St. Louis is no exception. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:04:40 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-12/misty-copeland-inspired-a-generation-of-black-dancers-says-st-louis-dance-company-founder Elaine Cha /race-identity-and-faith/2025-01-20/st-louis-celebration-of-mlks-legacy-highlights-black-resistance-unfinished-work-for-justice-in-us A celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. included remarks from Federika Newton, a veteran of the Black Panther Party and co-founder of a foundation dedicated to preserving the Black-empowerment group’s history. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:24:42 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2025-01-20/st-louis-celebration-of-mlks-legacy-highlights-black-resistance-unfinished-work-for-justice-in-us Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-06/the-smithsonian-wants-to-help-st-louis-digitize-its-black-history The Smithsonian Institution is hosting workshops across the St. Louis region in September and October. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:13:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-06/the-smithsonian-wants-to-help-st-louis-digitize-its-black-history Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/how-a-st-louis-teacher-uses-black-history-to-make-math-less-daunting Kendall Ware wrote a textbook of his own to approach the subject in a relatable way. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:52:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/how-a-st-louis-teacher-uses-black-history-to-make-math-less-daunting Ulaa Kuziez /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-19/collinsville-illinois-juneteenth-parade-celebration The route ended at the Collinsville Juneteenth Festival, a block party outside Old Herald Brewery and Distillery with food vendors, retailers and other groups. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:54:26 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-19/collinsville-illinois-juneteenth-parade-celebration Abby Llorico, Sophie Proe /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-22/a-historical-marker-now-commemorates-claytons-displaced-black-community Clayton’s downtown business district stands in the place where a Black community once thrived. Wed, 22 May 2024 15:59:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-22/a-historical-marker-now-commemorates-claytons-displaced-black-community Ulaa Kuziez /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-11/musician-michael-b-whit-welcomes-the-attention-cowboy-carter-brings-to-black-country-musicians Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” has sparked interest in Black country artists from back in the day till now. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:47:49 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-11/musician-michael-b-whit-welcomes-the-attention-cowboy-carter-brings-to-black-country-musicians Miya Norfleet