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Ashley Winters

Ashley Winters

Author at St. Louis American at St. Louis American

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    Racial Equity Summit: Stemming systemic racism

    ‘There is not a person of color in the world that hasn’t earned something.’ – Nikki Giovanni  The St. Louis Racial Equity Summit 2023 brought together an array of diverse organizations Nov. 9-11 under the theme “Together We Rise: The Power of Community.” Held at the America’s Center Convention Complex downtown, summit topics included racial […]
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    Affordable housing development makes home in Metro East

    “The housing shortage that exists in our community mirrors national trends for seniors and veterans.” When it comes to the lack of housing options for seniors and veterans, the St. Louis area is no different than other parts of the country. Fortunately, that trend will improve a bit thanks to a new $21 million senior […]
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    Program helps fathers learn all aspects of pregnancy

    In 2017, Brad Edwards and the mother of his son and daughter faced a nightmare scenario he prays no expectant parent must experience. Excited to welcome twins into the world, their joy turned to grief when the babies were delivered stillborn, an experience that would go on to shape Edwards’ view of fatherhood. St. Louis […]
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    All roads lead to Ferguson

    Michael Brown remembered on 10th anniversary of his death “I try and do things that represent him so people can remember who he was.” The All Roads Lead to Ferguson Unity Walk took place in honor of Michael Brown Jr., on Aug. 9, the 10th anniversary of the killing of the young Ferguson teen by […]
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    Monet Taylor puts her touch on medicinal nail care

      “One small knick can cause an infection and if not treated properly can lead to amputation” Faith Monet Taylor says the nail-care profession was saturated when she was 13 years old and, even as a young teen, she sought ways to set herself apart from the more experienced technicians. She chose a path less-traveled, […]
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    A new club for St. Louis: Books & Bonnets

    “And it took some faith to do so because when she told people about her idea she was met with nay-sayers telling her ‘Black people in St. Louis don’t read.’”  Growing up as an only child LaParis Hawkins had a lot of time to herself and reading was one of her favorite pastimes. For Hawkins, […]
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    Ferguson then, now, and hope for the future

    Nine PBS Listen, St. Louis Podcast: Live Ferguson Special commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Michael Brown Jr. shooting and the Ferguson Unrest with a live audience and panel discussion with Carol Daniel as host.  “We are grateful for everyone who has shared their stories with us so we can help our region understand where […]
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    Young artist honors Mike Brown Jr. at 10th anniversary

    “Story Stitchers has helped Brown navigate his feelings about police violence by having open and honest conversations about his feelings and expressing those feelings through his art” On Aug. 9, 2014, the St. Louis region was rocked to its core after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. at the hands of former Ferguson police officer […]
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    RNSS back-to-school giveaway set for August 3

    “When the founder visited the juvenile detention center he thought of himself as a mentor, a positive male role model to help break the cycle of young people returning to the detention center.” “We are a beacon of hope for the community we serve,” said Derrick Walker, Rides N’ School Supplies founder. Since its inception […]
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    Neighborhood Advocacy eliminates ‘environmental nuisances’

    During the 17 years she’s lived in the West End, Tonnie Smith has witnessed her fair share of bad and downright dangerous effects of disinvestment in her community. However, she’s also seen how the Neighborhood Advocacy program has turned things around in recent years by decreasing the vacant buildings in neighborhoods north of Delmar and […]
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    St. Louis has big fun under the Big Top - St. Louis American

    The 4th Annual STL FEST, a two-part festival at the Big Top on Washington Avenue in the Midtown neighborhood, is all about St. Louis and continued its meteoric rise in popularity. The event which celebrates Black culture and community was held on Sunday, July 7 and the free block party featured Black-owned vendors, food trucks, […]