/tags/st-louis-black-history St. Louis Black History en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-11-26/black-st-louisans-tracing-roots-digitizing-family-history-smithsonians The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is helping Black St. Louisans trace their roots as far back as possible. Staff members were in St. Louis this fall to teach people how to research genealogical archives and digitize old family recordings. Black St. Louisans want to help the next generation better understand their ancestry. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-11-26/black-st-louisans-tracing-roots-digitizing-family-history-smithsonians Andrea Y. Henderson /arts/2024-10-24/chuck-berry-family-band-music-cover-project Chuck Berry’s family and former bandmates have launched a two-year project to celebrate the late rock ‘n’ roll legend’s music. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-10-24/chuck-berry-family-band-music-cover-project Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-06/the-smithsonian-wants-to-help-st-louis-digitize-its-black-history The Smithsonian Institution is hosting workshops across the St. Louis region in September and October. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:13:22 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-06/the-smithsonian-wants-to-help-st-louis-digitize-its-black-history Miya Norfleet /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-03/exhibits-about-slavery-in-st-louis-and-the-enslaved-who-fought-it-are-on-display-downtown Two archival exhibits to help St. Louisans better understand the city’s role in slavery are coming to the Civil Courts building in downtown St. Louis beginning Tuesday. People can learn about the city’s racist past through historical artifacts, stories from the enslaved and lesser-known freedom suits court pleadings. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-03/exhibits-about-slavery-in-st-louis-and-the-enslaved-who-fought-it-are-on-display-downtown Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-20/king-of-swagtime-royce-martin-keeps-scott-joplins-legacy-alive Royce Martin’s “Memories on Morgan Street” brings Scott Joplin’s classics to the 21st century. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-20/king-of-swagtime-royce-martin-keeps-scott-joplins-legacy-alive Miya Norfleet /race-identity-and-faith/2024-01-31/missouri-history-museum-celebrates-the-past-and-present-of-black-fashion-in-st-louis The Missouri Historical Society will start Black History Month with a conversation on Thursday about Black contributions to the fashion industry. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:30:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-01-31/missouri-history-museum-celebrates-the-past-and-present-of-black-fashion-in-st-louis Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-12-15/new-book-highlights-250-years-of-black-st-louis-rich-history Through colorful imagery and detailed documentation, co-authors Calvin Riley and NiNi Harris tell the stories of enslaved people, nightclub owners, soldiers and everyday Black St. Louisans. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:15:11 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-12-15/new-book-highlights-250-years-of-black-st-louis-rich-history Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2023-09-21/missouri-historical-society-asks-st-louisans-to-help-collect-artifacts-from-black-areas The Missouri Historical Society is gathering materials that would help preserve St. Louis' African American history. The society’s African American History Initiative plans exhibits on the Greater Ville and Mill Creek neighborhoods in the next few years. Historians are asking St. Louisans for artifacts and historical pieces to showcase. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:09:16 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-09-21/missouri-historical-society-asks-st-louisans-to-help-collect-artifacts-from-black-areas Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2023-07-17/wash-u-offers-black-studies-workshop-to-teach-educators-about-st-louis-black-history The African and African American Studies department at Washington University at St. Louis will teach area high school educators about African American history in St. Louis and ways to incorporate the history into class lessons. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:09:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-07-17/wash-u-offers-black-studies-workshop-to-teach-educators-about-st-louis-black-history Andrea Y. Henderson /arts/2022-12-09/missouri-history-museums-one-day-gospel-fest-to-honor-deep-st-louis-roots Gospel music is a pillar of St. Louis culture — just like the blues and rock. This weekend, the Missouri Historical Society celebrates the art form. Film producer Monica R. Butler, founder of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, said it's time to honor the region's gospel greats. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2022-12-09/missouri-history-museums-one-day-gospel-fest-to-honor-deep-st-louis-roots Chad Davis