Federal, state and local leaders are focused on stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Non-profit organizations are also helping to combat it. See how The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is responding to the crisis.
Also, theaters across the country are closed due to the coronavirus. We’ll show you how you can still see incredible films like The Banker.
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The story of Milly Sawyers, an enslaved woman from Springfield, Missouri who was brave enough to sue for her freedom and win is being told through a play called the Milly Sawyers Project. Sawyers filed three lawsuits before finally winning her case, a decade before the infamous Dred Scott case. Find out how Sawyers managed to get her case to court and see how Clyde C. Miller Career Academy is preparing students for success in college and in various careers.
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A local teen is sharing his love of reading with his peers through Books 'N Bros, a book club he founded and is getting national attention. Meet Sidney Keys III and his mom Winnie Caldwell. See how they’re helping to close the reading gap in the St. Louis area. Also, find out how Saint Louis University researchers and scientists are tracking the coronavirus.
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Maryville University is hosting its 2020 Force Leadership Series (FORCE) in April. The event is designed to encourage girls and women to participate in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, also known as STEAM. While tremendous strides have been made in the arena, the goal is to inspire more girls and women to get involved. Find out how FORCE drives its program among three key elements to attract participants. For more information about the series go to Maryville’s website.
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St. Louis’s newest attractions are the talk of the town. The Wheel at St. Louis Union Station and The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station are garnering rave reviews. Find out what makes the venues unique and how students can get into The Aquarium free of charge.
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Home Works! The Teacher Visit Program is earning high marks in the community for helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Find out how the in-home assistance program is building relationships with parents and teachers working together to help students achieve academic success.
Also on The Pulse, learn how to code through a free program called LaunchCode and secure job placement. Enroll in the program at LaunchCode.org.
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A new study about hair treatments and breast cancer shows women who use chemical straighteners and permanent hair dyes are at greater risk of getting the disease. According to the study published in the International Journal of Cancer, permanent hair dye was associated with a 45 percent high risk of breast cancer in black women and a seven percent high risk of breast cancer in white women. We talk with Washington University medical experts at Siteman Cancer Center about the study and what it means. We’ll also hear from Jimmy Williams Jr. and Nolan Ruiz, prominent Gateway City area entrepreneurs about the secrets to their success.
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Area non-profits are making a last-ditch effort to collect food, toys and other donations to help make the holiday season merry and bright for local families. Find out how you can help. Also, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church presents A Christmas Story. Find out how you can see the holiday classic.
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St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley is honoring Normandy Schools Collaborative with the 2020 Dr. Rance Thomas Excellence in Community Partnership Award for its commitment to student success in and out of the classroom. Find out how some Normandy students are graduating with a high school diploma and an associate degree on the same day.
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This week on The Pulse of St.Louis, Mike Colombo filled in for host Shirley Washington. In segment one we explored how agriculture and infrastructure is helping the St.Louis region feed the world. In segment two we learn more about transformative weight loss. How a local, health, life and transformation coach is helping his clients change their mindsets to make the right choices.
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It is the most wonderful time of the year. Of course, any time is a great time to give. However, this time of year is the best. Most everyone is wrapped in the warmth of the holiday season and looks forward to giving a little extra to help our neighbors. On The Pulse of St. Louis, hear from local charities that are going above and beyond to make the season brighter for families throughout the Gateway City region. Also, learn about a popular event that highlights the skills and talents of local artists.
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A Metro-East producer’s music video about the dangers of impaired driving has gone viral on social media. Nick Alsup produced the video in honor of his best friend, Doug Landers who was killed by a drunk driver. Landers’s mom Deborah Nazari applauds the video for its powerful message and content. Learn how Nazari is working with Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Illinois to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving.
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In the 1950’s, the city of Creve Coeur condemned the home of Dr. Howard Venable, a prominent African American ophthalmologist to prevent him and his family from moving into the community. The land Dr. Venable’s home was built on was turned into Beirne Park and his home was turned into the park’s country club. Now there’s an effort to right the wrong that happened to Dr. Venable and his wife, Katie decades ago. Learn more about the injustice the Venables endured and the effort to make amends. Also on The Pulse, Simone Faure, a renowned pastry chef shares the secrets to her incredible success.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri has launched an aggressive campaign to recruit 90 men in 90 days to be positive role models for young boys in the St. Louis area. Hundreds of boys between the ages of seven and seventeen are on a long waiting list for a Big Brother. Find out why having a Big Brother is critical and how you can help. Also, learn more about three local journalists recognized for breaking barriers.
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The inaugural STL Startup Week gets underway in the Gateway City, November 1, 2019, and runs through the 9th. The event is designed to celebrate the success of small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs and is being held at Innovation Hall in Cortex, located at 4240 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. Find out what resources are available.
Also on The Pulse, legendary singer Denise Thimes is raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Find out how you can help.
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is preparing to open its new Teen Center of Excellence to the public. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently for the 12.4-million dollar facility, touted as the first of its kind in the county that caters to young people with unique programs. Find out what resources are available and when the center opens its doors to the community providing a safe healthy environment for young people.
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The 2019 International Parents As Teachers conference gets underway in St. Louis, Monday, October 14th and runs through Thursday, October 17th. More than 1,300 early childhood professionals will be in town for the sold-out event. One of the many workshops will focus on childhood trauma and toxic stress. Find out how the organization works to reduce dangerous stress that impacts moms, dads, and children.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Several non-profits in the Gateway City area are providing unique resources to patients to help them heal and thrive. We’ll learn about a new organization called Pink Ribbon Girls and find out how members are working in the community to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors. We’ll also hear from Latasha Fox, owner, and operator of a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Florissant. Fox shares her secrets to success and how she’s working to create a culture of excellence at her business.
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The Washington University Institute for Public Health is credited with launching the first program of its kind in the nation that includes three research institutions and four hospitals to end the cycle of violence. Find out how the program works and how you can get involved.
A local non-profit called Gateway to Hope is helping patients diagnosed with breast cancer face the disease and focus on healing. Learn about the resources the organization offers and who is eligible to participate in the program.
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson unveiled his plan to help fight crime in the St. Louis area. Some of the most vulnerable victims are children. They are impacted by gun violence at an alarming rate in the Gateway City area. Research shows kids who witness shootings or know someone who has been shot suffer psychological and emotional trauma that impact every aspect of their lives. Learn signs the and symptoms of trauma and toxic stress and how experts treat it.
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Mark your calendar! An important event is being held in the Gateway City Thursday, September 19, 2019. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes initiative encourages men to literally walk a mile in women’s high heeled shoes. The goal is to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence against women and children. Learn about resources available to support survivors, what can be done to prevent abuse and why men are encouraged to get involved.
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This week on The Pulse of St.Louis Mike Colombo filled in for host Shirley Washington. In the first segment, Sickle Cell disease was the topic. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The panel discussed the disease and upcoming events scheduled to draw awareness and get blood donations.
In the second segment, we learned about SistaKeeper Empowerment Center. Its mission is to empower girls to define their voices, to understand the value of self-awareness, academic excellence and promoting positive community engagement.
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Area school students will get a unique opportunity to learn about fish, seals and other water creatures when the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station opens in December. Find out about employment opportunities and what’s being done to make sure everyone has access to one of the city’s hottest new attractions.
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An alarming number of children have been shot and killed in St. Louis this summer. One child was two years old. Only one case has been solved. Tonight on The Pulse of St. Louis, Police Chief John Haden explains why the case was solved quickly and others have not been solved. He also defines strategies designed to protect children. Also, hear from E. Richard Webber, a senior federal court judge about his unique approach to preventing crime.
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Hearts throughout the St. Louis area are broken after another child, seven-year-old Xavier Usanga was shot and killed while playing with his siblings in his backyard. Xavier would have been in second grade. He was killed the day before school started. Gun violence has claimed the lives of several children this summer. The youngest victim was two years old. Find out what police and elected officials are doing to save precious lives.
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It’s hard to believe summer is almost over and students are heading back to school, but that’s the reality for thousands of students in the St. Louis Public School District. The first day of class is, Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Buses will be rolling bright and early and a network of volunteers will be on hand at bus stops throughout the district to make sure youngsters are protected and get on the right bus. Find out what to expect during the new school year and how parents and students can get involved and have a successful year.
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Parents, if your children are heading back to school listen up. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is preparing for its annual premier event, The Urban Expo Back to School and Community Festival, August 10th and 11th at the America’s Center. Students can get everything from free health screenings to free school supplies. Legendary recording artists Yolanda Adams, Dorinda Clark Cole, El Debarge, and others are scheduled to perform during the weekend event. Another big event taking place Sunday, August 11th is the Herb Middleton and Friends Comedy Blast Peace Tour from 6-9pm at the Casa Loma Ballroom in St. Louis.
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The Larry Hughes Basketball Academy is changing the lives of young people throughout the St. Louis area. They have camps and programs designed to help youngsters develop character on and off the court. Hughes, an NBA legend and St. Louis native talks about the importance of supporting children and helping them accomplish their dreams.
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Several people have lost their lives to gun violence in St. Louis the last few weeks, including children. The Joshua Transformation Project is hosting its second annual conference on Ending Violence in America, August ninth and tenth of this year. The goal, among other things, is to train churches to help prevent violence in their communities. Find out what’s involved in the training and how you can attend the conference.
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Do you have a great idea for the next big thing in retail? You know, something hip, cool, snazzy and so unique it is sure to be a mega-hit with consumers. If you have a winning concept, get ready to compete. The Meadows at Lake St. Louis has kicked off “RetailNext” a competition designed to find The Next Big Thing in Retail. The winner will receive, among other things, free rent for up to a year at The Meadows at Lake St. Louis. Find out who the judges are, what they are looking for and how to enter the competition.
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Alysia Kerkove, General Manager of the Meadows At Lake St. Louis
Stacy Taub-Man, Founder & Ceo, The Rise Collaborative
Norty Cohen, CEO of Moosylvania
Martin Sneider, Professor of Retail at Washington University
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Area students are experiencing life-changing programs that are teaching lessons that will stick with them forever. The Jennings School District is partnering with law enforcement to offer a camp that creates a path to careers in law enforcement. The Show Me Costa Rica Project, founded by Samantha Lurie, Dean of Students at Vashon High School offers students an opportunity to raise funds then take a trip of a lifetime to the Central American country. Learn more about the incredible programs.
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It’s been six months since Wesley Bell was sworn in as St. Louis County Prosecutor. During that time, Bell, the first African American to secure to position has established several new policies. Learn about the changes that have been made in the county prosecutor’s office and how they could impact you and your family. Also, learn about a new political training program designed to help candidates running for office.
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A unique youth sports organization called Explosion West Sports Foundation is about a lot more than football. They have an incredible college placement record. See how the group helps young athletes realize their dreams of going to college. Also, find out how a social worker is helping to save the lives of people struggling with opioid use.
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The 2019 Global-STLHealth Innovation Summit held at Washington University in St. Louis showcases the region’s $240 billion dollar healthcare industry for digital health companies around the world. Find out why the Gateway City is a great place for businesses to secure opportunities and lucrative deals.
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Basketball fans are excited about The St. Louis Surge taking to the hardwood for another season. The women’s professional basketball team, which has won five regional championships and two national championships plays at Washington University. Hear why Khalia Collier, Founder and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge says the team is about a lot more than basketball. Also, hear from the stars of The Black Rep’s hit production, Nina Simone: Four Women and why the stage play is a must see for everyone.
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Research shows children thrive in the classroom and later in life when they learn how to read, especially by third grade. Learn how a local nonprofit is encouraging African American children to read by providing them with books that feature images people who look like them. Also, find out how Challenge Unlimited is helping people with all disabilities secure jobs.
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While many fathers in the St. Louis area are thriving others are struggling with astronomical challenges everything from incarceration to joblessness. Some are also fighting to gain custody of their children or to become co-parents. Tonight on The Pulse of St. Louis, find out how Fathers United To Raise awareness and Fathers’ Support Center are helping dads turn their lives around and find success parenting and in other aspects of their personal lives.
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Better Together claims there are a lot of benefits in merging St. Louis City and St. Louis County. However, the non-profit’s recommendation is sharply criticized by some local mayors and community leaders. Hear some of their concerns during this program. Also, Reverend Traci Blackmon talks openly and candidly about her faith, her activism and her fight for social justice.Guests:Reverend Traci BlackmonChris Kreymeyer, President And Ceo Beyond HousingPatrick Green, Mayor NormandyJames Mcgee, Mayor Vinita Park
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For years doctors have recommended everyone between the ages of nine and twenty-six get the HPV vaccine. However, now the recommendation has been expanded. If you are 45-years-old or younger, you are encouraged to get vaccinated. Find out why the recommendation changed and what that means for you and your family, especially your children. Also tonight, hear from Ilsa Tolu, an immigration attorney fighting to prevent her client, a St. Louis County wife and mother from being deported. Guests: Sarah Collier, MomDr. Timothy Lackey, Pediatrician SSM Health Medical GroupDr. Scott Lieberman, OB/GYN SSM Health Medical GroupEvita Tolu, Immigration Attorney
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The SoulFisher Ministries, a local non-profit in St. Louis is changing the lives of women who are incarcerated through self-esteem programs and educational courses that lead to college degrees. The goal is to help them build self-esteem, confidence and life skills that will help them be successful when they are released from prison.Meet Shawntelle Fisher, founder of The SoulFisher Ministries and learn how she turned her life around. Guests: Keishawn Cramer, Program Participant Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, President St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley Melissa Douglass, Goal Driven Counseling Shawntelle Fisher, Founder and CEO The Soulfisher Ministries
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The Jennings School District is poised to become the first in the state to offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Tonight on The Pulse of St. Louis, find out what is involved in the treatment and why the district’s superintendent welcomes the program. Guests: Dr. Joan Luby, Psychiatrist Washington University School of Medicine Gay and Frank Lorberbaum, Co-founders Building Futures Dr Art McCoy, Superintendent Jennings School District
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Non-profit organizations are making a huge difference in the lives of St. Louis area residents. Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated and the Kingdom House Agency are changing lives through much-needed services and programs. Find out what they're doing to make our community better and stronger. Guests: Coretta Bozeman, 84Th Central Regional Conference Chairman Aka, Inc. Kathy Walker Steele Central Regional Director Aka, Inc. Emily Stuartm, Director Of Family Development And Coordinator Of Program Evaluation. Mayda Paredes, Financial Social Worker Marshida Harris, Kingdom Academy Teen Advisor Scott Walker, President And C-E-O Kingdom House
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