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Salute Gala’s orchestra Evening’s mainstay Jazz Edge sets musical tone for St. Louis’ most glamorous celebration
By Kenya Vaughn The St. Louis American From its inception nearly 40 years ago, The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala set itself apart as the region’s premiere formal program with a purpose. Next Saturday – November 4th to be exact – attendees and honorees will once again file into America’s Center and walk the red carpet that extends all the way to the second-floor escalator to experience the 36th Annual Education Salute. With their presence, they are pouring into the future of our region through the millions in scholarship dollars that are awarded with Salute’s proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships. As they make their way to the ballroom dressed to the nines, an overload of panache arrives with them. It is enough to rival the A-list star power energy of the
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The Jazz Edge Orchestra will once again take the stage as part of the formal program for The St. Louis American Foundation’s 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala next Saturday, November 4th at America’s Center.
By Ashley Winters St. Louis American
The application window is open for families seeking to take part in the Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot Program and the deadline for signing up is Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Through use of $5 million from nearly $500 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided to the city of St. Louis, selected participants will receive $500 per month for 18-months. “My office and our Adam GBI partners are comLayne mitted to engaging with our community partners to provide education, access, and assistance to those interested in applying for the GBI program,” said Treasurer Adam Layne. “We understand the importance of a collective effort in making this program known and accessible to everyone who needs it.” In December 2022, Mayor Tishaura Jones signed BB116, sponsored by 10th Ward Alderwoman Shameem Clark-
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Remembering the CVPA school shootings one year later By Kate Grumke and Will Bauer STL Public Radio
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Keisha Lee, Annie Malone Family Services executive director, (left) and her aunt, Edna Sanford, carry a cut-out of a cousin who was killed by her husband in December 2022 during the Diamond Divas Domestic Violence Rally and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in The Grove neighborhood. Statistics are showing that domestic violence has steadily increased since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Additional coverage on domestic violence victim support is on pages A5, A16 and B1.
BUSINESS
Buchanan turning problem property into a haven Monique Buchanan recently purchased property on North Grand and toiled to transform it into the Eagles Nest Domestic Violence Center.
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City launches Guaranteed Basic Income program By Alvin A. Reid St. Louis American
Helping others find peace
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COMPLIMENTARY
Deadline to apply Nov. 1
Celebrating survivors of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse cases have spiraled upward since the pandemic, which makes the Third Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Rally and March held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the Grove neighborhood even more essential. Coordinated by the Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation, the events brought together a diverse group of community members, safe housing and shelter advocates, and nonprofits to support domestic violence awaren She said, ness. “Domestic Diamond Diva violence Empowerment knows no Foundation is a color, sex, or nonprofit organization dedicated income stato the support of tus. It touch- domestic violence es us all.” survivors. The non-profit partners with other local organizations that help provide counseling, housing, job/ career training, and other services to help survivors. Shantasha Love, the organization’s business manager, says the walk celebrates survivors. The rally brings in resources and agencies, she says those who are or have experienced domestic violence aren’t aware of the resources that are available to them. “Putting together this type of community awareness event allows us in one space to help them get everything they need,” said Love. According to Love, lack of housing is a huge barrier to helping those who are experiencing domestic violence. This includes shelters and affordable housing–she says a lot of survivors
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Community members, students, and alumni of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience mourned the lives lost one year after a school shooting in south St. Louis. Some students and their families spent time in nature, hiking or visiting the Missouri Botanical Gardens, which was free for the school community on LJ Punch Tuesday. Throughout the day, other organizations held remembrances and looked to the future, discussing change they still hope to see. After sunset, dozens pinned orange
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Gateway to Hope cancer support ‘jubilee’ is Oct. 27
This year’s event will feature a silent auction painting by local artist Cbabi Bayoc, the saxophone stylings of Rhoda G, and music by St. Louis legend Anita Jackson.
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