/tags/dawn-harper-nelson Dawn Harper-Nelson en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-04-28/a-burning-desire-east-st-louis-jackie-joyner-kersee-offers-youth-inspiration The six-time Olympic medalist and others spoke at the 28th annual Winning in Life event earlier this month. Joyner-Kersee, the East St. Louis native, told students that pursuing their dreams in life and sports take the same tools. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-04-28/a-burning-desire-east-st-louis-jackie-joyner-kersee-offers-youth-inspiration Carolyn P. Smith /health-science-environment/2020-03-03/shes-back-east-st-louis-olympian-dawn-harper-nelson-sets-her-sights-on-the-2020-games In professional sports, female athletes continue to fight for equality. They are pushing for equal pay, combating sexism within their particular sport and… Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:36:22 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-03-03/shes-back-east-st-louis-olympian-dawn-harper-nelson-sets-her-sights-on-the-2020-games Andrea Y. Henderson