Afro Day in the Park STL was founded by Robert Green, a civil rights activist, historian, and artist with deep roots in the St. Louis area. While Green trained and worked as an electrical engineer, he pursued his passion for history and art within the St. Louis African American community. Growing up in the Pruitt-Igoe…
Social media platforms are buzzing with a call to honor Frankie Beverly’s life on Friday, September 20th. Frankie Beverly, the lead singer and founder of the band Maze, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 77. Born Howard Stanley Beverly on December 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Beverly had recently performed his farewell…
The founder of the Black Women’s Expo discusses its legacy and cultural relevance in today’s society. Merry Green is president of MGPG Events Inc., a boutique firm headquartered in Chicago that specializes in event planning and production, community engagement, experiential marketing and public relations. She also is the creator and founder of “The Black Women’s Expo,” As the largest, longest running expo for Black women in the country, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) has an established reputation of showcasing our culture, creativity and pride. Now in its 28th year, thousands of Black women, men and families continue…
Jennifer Lewis, known as “The Mother of Black Hollywood,” is set to receive a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame on July 13th, 2024. Founded in 1989, the St. Louis Walk of Fame was created as a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the city’s cultural heritage. Its mission is to promote awareness and…