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Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - A group of U.S. mayors is pushing for reparations Oct 19, 2021

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has joined a coalition of U.S. mayors to commit to reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans. Many Black Americans say it's past time for a reparations program to address the legacy of slavery, legalized segregation, and to address the wealth gap between Black white people.

Monday, October 18, 2021 - Vaccine Decisions Oct 18, 2021

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Families and friendships have been strained by those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine. For people who want their loved ones to be safe from the virus, trying to persuade others to change their minds can be frustrating but not impossible.

Friday, October 15, 2021 - More Black families are taking education into their own hands Oct 15, 2021

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More Black families are choosing to homeschool their children. The U.S. Census Bureau says the rate of Black families shifting from traditional learning to homeschooling is increasing at a greater pace than other racial groups.

Thursday, October 14, 2021 - Ranky Tanky is putting a modern twist on old music Oct 14, 2021

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The Grammy Award-winning band plays a fusion of Gospel, blues and music from the Gullah culture of enslaved Africans who lived in South Carolina. A member of the band what it means to interpret the music for a contemporary audience.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - Missouri farmers can make $6,000 an acre harvesting chestnuts Oct 13, 2021

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Americans import the vast majority of chestnuts they eat each year, despite it being one of the few countries where the nut can be grown. That's changing as interest in starting orchards of the nut trees is gaining traction in the Midwest.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - A 'Nerdy' company in St. Louis goes public Oct 12, 2021

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St. Louis-based online learning company Nerdy recently started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company has gone public as it focuses on helping students who have fallen behind during the pandemic.

Monday, October 11, 2021 - Search Party Magazine Oct 11, 2021

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A new publication driven by artists in the region will hit the streets at the end of October. Search Party Magazine will highlight the work of Black artists in St. Louis.

Friday, October 8, 2021 - Missouri’s Teacher of the Year reflects on education during a pandemic Oct 08, 2021

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For the first time, Missouri's Teacher of the Year comes from the Ferguson-Florissant School District. James Young teaches music at the Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center and is the second African American to receive the honor.

Thursday, October 7, 2021 - Fort Leonard Wood is highlighting the history of military police Oct 07, 2021

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The museum at Fort Leonard Wood is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Army's Military Police Corps with a new display showcasing the history and evolving role of the unit.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - The Cardinals soar into the wild card Oct 06, 2021

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A franchise-record 17-game winning streak is the big reason why the Cardinals are in the playoffs. One of the team’s beat writers says that was an impressive run but St. Louis best remembers teams for winning World Series championships.

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