Latosha Fowlkes named 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 honoree Paraquad President and CEO Latosha R. Fowlkes has been named a 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 Hall of Fame honoree, recognizing her leadership in advancing disability rights, economic inclusion and community impact. Fowlkes, a 2023 St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Healthcare honoree, previously served as president and CEO of the Core Collective […]

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Jareem Gunter named TeamSnap National Coach of the Year Jareem Gunter, a former Lincoln University student and baseball player, was recently named TeamSnap National Coach of the Year. Gunter, a California native who attended Lincoln, is the founder of Dream Team, the only free AAU basketball program in California. The organization operates an after-school program and hosts weekly “Manhood Mondays” workshops. About 95% of […]

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Alicia Perry joins Gray Design Group Alicia Perry has joined Gray Design Group as an interiors studio associate. Perry is a recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she earned a bachelor of science in architectural studies with an emphasis in interior design. “I enjoy seeing a client’s vision and wants for a space come to life, which I feel […]

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Valerie Patton to receive Webster University honorary doctorate Webster University graduate Valerie Patton, Class of 1982, will receive an honorary doctorate during the university’s 2026 commencement ceremony. From 2002 to 2024, she served as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and president of the Greater St. Louis Foundation and Greater St. Louis Inc. Patton holds a master’s degree from Eden Theological Seminary with […]

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What is framed as “management” is experienced by #PeopleOnTheMove as exclusion, deprivation and violence. As these measures become normalized, their consequences fade into the background.

Crystal Officer selected as St. Louis Titan 100 Crystal Officer, the chief executive officer of Beverly Farm Foundation, has been named a 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 honoree. Beverly Farm Foundation is a planned community with nearly 400 individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The campus includes homes and jobs, recreation and equestrian centers, shops, a pool, medical services and therapies. The Titan […]

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Lincoln student Deyana Chism named a BPD director Deyana Chism, a graduating senior Baccalaureate Social Work student at Lincoln University, was selected as one of only five students nationwide to serve as a 2026 Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) Student Fellow — a nationally recognized honor that provides support, training and leadership opportunities to an exceptional group of social work […]

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Sharnez Givens-Williams named Givens Elementary principal The Webster Groves School District has named Dr. Sharnez Givens-Williams as the next principal of Givens Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026. She is the niece of Dr. Henry Givens Jr., for whom the school is named. She is currently the assistant principal at Berkeley Elementary in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Prior to her work […]

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People Moves: Cetera Hires Former eMoney CEO as COO In addition, Savant Wealth CIO gets advice officer duties; InspereX bolsters RIA and private market sales teams; and Bob Oros takes a vice chairman post.

Cetera Hires Former eMoney CEO; Savant Wealth Management adds head of advice to the CIO’s role; InspereX bolsters RIA and private market sales teams; and former Hightower CEO Bob Oros takes a role at PPB Capital Partners.
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LaTisha Smith appointed SLPS chief of student support St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) has announced the permanent appointment of LaTisha A. Smith as the district’s chief of student support services. Smith has served as interim chief since February 2025, advancing initiatives that support the academic, social and emotional well-being of students across the district. She recently completed her Education Specialist degree and superintendent […]

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More than 700 nominations pour in for St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards The St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards continues to gain momentum, with more than 700 nominations submitted as community members rally behind their favorite local businesses. Among those making a strong showing is iStyleustare, owned by Courtnie Gordon, who is among the leaders in the Best Lash Technician category with more than 30 nominations. Gordon, […]

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Dr. Saida Kent of SLU on ‘Leading the Change’ panel Dr. Saida Kent, a Saint Louis University assistant professor of internal medicine, is a featured panelist March 17, 2026, during the Women’s History Month discussion “Not Fine Yet: A Journey to Whole Health, Justice, and Belonging.” Joining Kent are Lina Toledo-Franco, M.D., director of the hospice and palliative medicine fellowship; Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor […]

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Rashida Thomas joins Per Scholas St. Louis Rashida Thomas has been hired as the new professional development manager at Per Scholas St. Louis. Thomas, who earned a master’s degree from Webster University and an MBA from Lindenwood University, has nearly 20 years of leadership experience with CVS Health and GM Financial. Per Scholas St. Louis provides no-cost, artificial intelligence-enabled information technology training […]

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Affinia Healthcare names David Miller vice president, COO Dr. David A. Miller has been appointed Affinia Healthcare’s vice president and chief operating officer. Miller was serving as Affinia Healthcare Convenience Care clinical director and assistant medical director. He helped advance patient-centered care and strengthen clinical operations across the organization, according to Affinia Healthcare President and CEO Dr. Kendra Holmes. “Dr. Miller has demonstrated […]

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Savion Harris serving as legislative intern Savion Harris, a freshman political science major at Lincoln University, is serving as an intern during the 2026 Missouri legislative session with state Rep. David Tyson Smith. Harris attends public and executive hearings, taking notes while Smith serves on panels. Afterward, he asks questions to clarify points or gain a deeper understanding. He also reads […]

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Jaylan Franks represents Lincoln U. at state student forum Lincoln University of Missouri student Jaylan Franks was one of 60 collegiate students selected to attend the 39th Annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum, held Feb. 12-14. Franks is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in business administration. Andrew Reynolds, LU associate professor of social work, served as a small-group facilitator during the forum at […]

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Jenifer Lewis back on campus for ‘A Different World’ reboot Kinloch’s own Jenifer Lewis is headed back to Hillman in the reboot of the Black‑culture‑defining sitcom “A Different World.” According to Deadline.com, production is underway in Atlanta with a slate of familiar faces returning for the sequel series. Alongside Lewis, fans can expect Kadeem Hardison back as Dwayne Wayne, Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert‑Wayne, Darryl […]

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Alvitta Ottley appointed to U.N. artificial intelligence panel Alvitta Ottley, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering, has been appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, established within the United Nations. Ottley is one of 40 members selected by the U.N. General Assembly after an independent review by the International Telecommunication Union, […]

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LIVE — People on the move: arrivals in Italy by sea Daily updated overview of arrivals by sea in Italy of people on the move from 2014 to date.

The goal of this “article” (simply functional) is to give an objective overview, updated daily, of the arrivals of people on the move in Italy by sea.

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Ericca Willis elected to Realtors commercial board Ericca Willis, a broker with Evergreen Resimercial Realty, LLC in St. Louis, has been elected president-elect of the Realtors Commercial Division board. Willis holds designations as a National Commercial Real Estate Adviser and Certified Real Estate Investment Specialist. She previously served as chapter president of the Realists of Metropolitan St. Louis, a division of the […]

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Pastor B.T. Rice ordained as bishop Booker T. Rice, pastor and founder of New Horizon 7th Day Christian Church, has been ordained as a bishop by the Christian Church. According to his certificate of ordination, Rice has “pastored, shepherded and conducted evangelistic services throughout the United States and Southern Africa.” He has been a spiritual and community leader within the St. […]

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Anne-Marie Clarke, Mavis Thompson honored by BAMSL Anne-Marie Clarke will receive the Ronda F. Williams Community Awareness Award, and Mavis Thompson will receive the President’s Outstanding Service Award during the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Law Day Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on May 1, 2026. Clarke served as a hearing officer for the Family Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit […]

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Jose Gomez named historic Labor Council appointee Jose Gomez has been appointed vice president of the St. Louis Labor Council AFL-CIO, becoming the first Hispanic person to hold an executive office in the organization. Gomez serves as business manager of Laborers’ Local 110, whose members work in construction across St. Louis County, Jefferson County and Washington County. He also is president of […]

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Christian Williams honored as BET Scholar Christian Williams, a Lincoln University senior majoring in marketing, was recently selected for the HBCU Honors Media Futures Fellowship, a program recognizing high-achieving students who contribute to their campuses and communities. Created by the HBCU Honors Foundation, the fellowship provides professional development and mentorship, offering experience in production, storytelling and marketing. Williams, who is set […]

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Kristy Jackson among St. Louis Titan 100 recipients Kristy Jackson, executive director of the Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Harris-Stowe State University’s Anheuser-Busch School of Business, is among the 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 recipients. The Titan 100 program recognizes top CEOs and C-suite executives in the St. Louis region. During the center’s inaugural year, Jackson launched new entrepreneurial initiatives, including two […]

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Ebony Sheckles elected to Young Friends executive committee Ebony Sheckles, an attorney with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, has been elected secretary of the Young Friends of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri executive committee. Sheckles has served as a board member of Young Friends — a professional network supporting access to justice and the mission of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri — […]

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SLATE announces 2026 board leadership team Charlotte Hammond, president and CEO of Challenge Unlimited, has been elected board chair of the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment for 2026. Hammond brings more than two decades of experience in finance, operations and workforce development leadership. Since becoming CEO of Challenge Unlimited in 2016, she has overseen the nonprofit’s expansion from three […]

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Invest STL’s Dara Eskridge on TIME ‘2026 Closers List’ Dara Eskridge, CEO of Invest STL, has been named to TIME’s 2026 Closers List, which recognizes Black leaders working to close racial equity gaps nationwide. Eskridge is one of 18 leaders selected for the list, which highlights individuals advancing equity through policy, investment and community development. She was also named to TIME’s 100 Next in […]

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Dr. Tikiy`a Henry named to Lincoln U. leadership position Lincoln University of Missouri has appointed Dr. Tikiy`a Henry as assistant dean for student engagement. Henry brings more than a decade of leadership experience in higher education, with a focus on student engagement, retention and holistic student success. Most recently, she served as interim director of first-generation student success and associate director of programs and […]

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