The National Book Festival’s Roadmap to Reading is a “Literary Trip” Around the Country
The National Book Festival’s Roadmap to Reading is a “Literary Trip” Around the Country By: Lisa Carrico, Program Director, Missouri Humanities The 2023 National Book Festival was held in the […]
Redlined: Observations on Black Migration in St. Louis
Redlined: Observations on Black Migration in St. Louis by Jasmine Ford In James Baldwin’s essay, “Notes of a Native Son,” he reveals that his father was among the first generation […]
Keep Close to the Willows
Keep Close to the Willows by Billie Holladay Skelley Skinny-dippers in willow-bordered creeks are encouraged to “Keep close to the willows!” It’s good advice if you want to avoid being seen […]
U.S. Civil Rights Trail sites
Did you know Missouri has three publicly accessible U.S. Civil Rights Trail sites? Included on the national list are the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, where the Dred Scott freedom […]
Of the Basic Necessities—Food, Clothing, and Shelter—Food Always Comes First
Of the Basic Necessities—Food, Clothing, and Shelter—Food Always Comes First by Mary D. Ross, B.A., B.S.Ed, M.S.Ed Some time ago, I gave a series of eight speeches which revealed life […]
History and Hecklers: the St. Joseph Drummers Baseball Team
History and Hecklers: the St. Joseph Drummers Baseball Team by Virginia Brackett A popular phrase holds that we should learn from mistakes of history, so as not to repeat them. […]
