/tags/racism Racism en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:01:00 GMT /law-order/2024-12-15/st-louis-cop-black-man-prison-jury-officers-past The officer whose testimony led to Kurtis Watkins' 25 year sentence had a history of racist social media posts and a mistaken identification of another Black man that led to his death in custody. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:01:00 GMT /law-order/2024-12-15/st-louis-cop-black-man-prison-jury-officers-past Clara Bates /race-identity-and-faith/2024-11-08/black-st-louisans-racist-texts-pick-cotton Across the nation, Black people have received racist text messages saying they have been “selected to pick cotton.” Black St. Louisans are furious about the texts, including St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, whose son received one. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:50:13 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-11-08/black-st-louisans-racist-texts-pick-cotton Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-26/st-louis-reparations-commission-ends-black-st-louisans-cash-payouts The St. Louis Reparations Commission will present its harm report on Sept. 30. Over 100 Black St. Louisans testified why they want reparations and what form they want them to take. The harm report will include dozens of testimonies, history of racism and recommendations for the mayor to bring about a plan to repair racial harms. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-26/st-louis-reparations-commission-ends-black-st-louisans-cash-payouts Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-04/st-louis-city-naacp-planning-to-take-action-amid-rise-of-noose-allegations The NAACP plans to call attention to various cases of racial discrimination and intimidation across the St. Louis region in a billboard campaign, set to kick off in July. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:17:32 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-04/st-louis-city-naacp-planning-to-take-action-amid-rise-of-noose-allegations Lacretia Wimbley /education/2024-03-25/missouri-central-bus-company-ditches-slps-contract-after-numerous-worker-issues In addition to ending its contract with St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri Central Bus Co. will close two city locations — terminating more than 300 full- and part-time workers. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:27:23 GMT /education/2024-03-25/missouri-central-bus-company-ditches-slps-contract-after-numerous-worker-issues Lacretia Wimbley /education/2024-02-27/st-louis-area-school-bus-drivers-call-off-en-masse-after-noose-found-near-desk St. Louis Public Schools' bus drivers called off en masse Monday and Tuesday after a noose was found last week near a worker's desk at Missouri Central Bus. Some drivers say its an attempt to keep them from speaking out against poor working conditions. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:45:06 GMT /education/2024-02-27/st-louis-area-school-bus-drivers-call-off-en-masse-after-noose-found-near-desk Lacretia Wimbley /arts/2024-01-26/keyon-harrolds-genre-bending-new-album-reflects-his-quest-for-inner-peace Keyon Harrold mixes jazz, hip-hop and R&B on this third solo album. The Ferguson-born trumpeter’s new songs reflect his quest for inner peace. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-01-26/keyon-harrolds-genre-bending-new-album-reflects-his-quest-for-inner-peace Jeremy D. Goodwin /economy-business/2023-12-26/socially-disadvantaged-farmers-operate-with-higher-risk A U.S. Department of Agriculture report found “socially disadvantaged producers,” especially Black farmers, operate at a higher risk level compared to their white counterparts and are less likely to receive government payments. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-26/socially-disadvantaged-farmers-operate-with-higher-risk Anna Pope /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Dilpreet Raju /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-19/workplaces-are-failing-at-racial-equity-a-wash-u-sociologist-offers-solutions Adia Harvey Wingfield’s new book, “Gray Areas,” examines cultural, social and relational dynamics facing Black workers. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:35:21 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-19/workplaces-are-failing-at-racial-equity-a-wash-u-sociologist-offers-solutions Elaine Cha