Dr. Michelle Echols has brought her dreams to life. Since her days in graduate school, she envisioned opening a wellness center in Downtown Ferguson, a place that felt like home, and she has made that vision a reality. Michelle “Sunshine” Echols refers to herself as a wellness broker, teaching people how to modify lifestyle choices…
Sponsored by The Conley Financial Group Learn more about why you shouldn’t wait to buy insurance by the Black-owned Conley Financial Group. One of the key reasons why you shouldn’t wait to buy insurance is the availability of specialized coverage for your unique needs. Insurance providers understand that different individuals have different requirements when it comes to coverage, and they offer…
In many fields, including education, business, and beyond, African Americans have historically faced exclusion from professional opportunities. The legal profession is no exception. In St. Louis, Black lawyers were denied membership in the predominantly white St. Louis Bar Association, prompting them to establish their own organization. On January 7, 1922, the Mound City Bar Association…
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…
Tracie Berry-McGhee is the founder of The SistaKeeper Empowerment Center established in 2002 and The I Define ME Movement. She is also the host of The Own Your Now Show. As a licensed therapist, Tracie specializes in working with young girls and women. In addition to her therapeutic practice, she is a writer and motivational…
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…
Sponsored by The Conley Financial Group Cover chronic conditions, and protect you and your family during emergencies. Health insurance is a crucial aspect of financial planning and should not be overlooked. Here are the top reasons why you shouldn’t wait to buy insurance for unexpected medical expenses: 1. Protection against Financial Burden: Medical treatments and hospital stays can be extremely expensive. Without insurance, you…
An Op Ed By Fredrick Echols, MD, Public Health Specialist and An Obama Foundation Global Leader Why do so many men skip regular health checkups? As a Black man who has navigated the challenges of achieving and maintaining good health, I understand firsthand the critical need to eliminate barriers to care and improve access to healthcare services. Many men avoid regular checkups because of unfavorable past experiences with doctors, leading them to seek medical attention only when absolutely necessary. Improving men’s health outcomes is a complex issue that requires a collective approach—one…
How the Corporate Transparency Act affects your business may depend on the business. The Corporate Transparency Act, went into effect January 2024. This requires small businesses to report information about their business ownership to the government. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act also known as the CTA was enacted in 2021…
Did you know that August is marked by two significant Black observances that might not be widely known? These are Black August and National Black Business Month. Black August celebrates the legacy of Black resistance and revolutionary struggle. It originated in the early 1970s within California’s prisons, spearheaded by Black activists. This month commemorates the…