Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

During the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were granted basic Civil Rights after the Civil War. A number of eras and movements occurred afterward, such as the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights movement to further the fight for equality in this country. Where are we now with the understanding of where we are as a country today? What have we accomplished? What is in our way? We take a look bac...

St. Louis has one of the fastest-growing art scenes in the country today. The arts have always had deep roots and purpose for many people who live here. We spoke with Dr. Marty Casey about how the city's issue with violent crime inspired her to start the UnGUN Institute, Cbabi Bayoc about representation in art, and Liya Beth LeFlor and Marsha Cann about the power of poetry.  - What were your thoug...

According to a poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos , approximately 6 in 10 Americans believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are "a good thing." But Missouri is apart of a large number of states where anti-DEI bills are being introduced. Take a look back at our DEI conversations with professionals in the St. Louis area. This episode features Chief DEI Officer for Greater St. Lou...

We are looking back at some of our favorite conversations about mental health and health disparities with Influencer Koran Bolden, Therapist Candice Cox, and Dr. Mati Haltshwayo Davis, the Director of Health for the City of St. Louis. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPod...

In 2023, a luxury dining establishment debuted in downtown St. Louis called Rated Test Kitchen. The owner is an award-winning Chef and St. Louis native, 22-year-old Juwan Rice. He and Carol discuss what it was like a business, inspiration, and much more.  What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of...

This month is Men's Health Awareness this month and Carol sits down with the Executive Director of The Empowerment Network Mellve Shahid to talk about Prostate Cancer. A disease that black men are nearly 2x's more likely to be diagnosed and die from.   To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcas...

Businesses like Walgreens and CVS are closing many stores nationwide, creating pharmacy deserts, specifically in underserved and underrepresented communities.  Carol is joined by Dr. Marcus Howard to talk about how he is combating this crisis in St. Louis by filling in the gap with GreaterHealth Pharmacy in the DelmarDivine. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Su...

June is recognized around the world as PRIDE month, where we focus on the visibility and inclusion of the people of the LGBTQ+ community. Carol is joined by Vincent Flewellen, Associate Vice President for DEI and Chief Diversity Officer at Webster University, to have a personal conversation as a black gay man in St. Louis. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subs...

The CDC says the Black maternal health crisis is a state of emergency. Black mothers in Missouri are three times as likely to die within a year of giving birth compared to white mothers, according to the state's Department of Health & Senior Services. Host Carol Daniel discusses the issue and what can be done with Washington University's Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Dineo Khabele. To exp...

Host Carol Daniel sits down with Rudy Nickens to discuss the impacts of racial trauma and how Black communities are affected by internalized and structural racism. Nickens previously served as the director of racial equity for the Ferguson Commission and is now the Founder and Director of the institute for Black Liberation. He explains why he believes the institute is necessary for healing and tru...

Host Carol Daniel and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation, Kelvin Adams, talk about the achievement gap in students in this country. Are we still on a steady road of improvement since desegregation? Or are there things that still haven't been addressed? What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

How much more vibrant would the St. Louis economy be if more African Americans thrived educationally, financially, and emotionally? Join Carol Daniel and economist William M. Rodgers III, from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Institute for Economic Equity, for a discussion about how wage gaps impact the entire region.    The Institute's recently published 2024 State of Economic Equity delve...

African Americans have the highest rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder compared to any other racial group. Candice Cox, Therapist and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. (Keep Healing and Overcoming Struggles), joins Carol to discuss how we got here and what needs to be done to overcome trauma and ensure mental well-being. To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast,...

Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their families are more likely to struggle accessing care due to bias in the medical system. Joy Balls-Berry, associate professor at Washington University Medical School, studies those inequities and joins #ListenStLouis host Carol Daniel to discuss the role bias plays in healthcare and why researchers need more diversity...

Every night, thousands of young people go to sleep without the safety, stability, and support of a family or a home, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. In St. Louis City, Black residents are four times as likely to be homeless as their white counterparts according to the city's Department of Human Services.    But beyond those numbers, what is the day-to-day experience of a yo...

While teaching at Normandy High School, Sheryl Rogers suffered a violent attack by a student. The video went viral and sparked a conversation about how we can protect our teachers. Host Carol Daniel sat down with her to discuss her career and how we can nurture our educators' well-being.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know by writing in on our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstlou...

April is #PoetryMonth and Carol Daniel is kicking it off with a discussion on the power and history of Black poetry in St. Louis. She is joined by author Lyah Beth LeFlore, daughter of the late St. Louis City poet laureate Shirley Price Bradley LeFlore, and poet Marsha Cann.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below! To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit n...

St. Louis American Columnist James Ingram discusses why East. Louis is a city to be proud of, its history and why the population has declined and received a bad reputation in the region. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

LaTonia Collins Smith made history as the first female president of Harris-Stowe University. This Women's History Month, host Carol Daniel sits down with her to discuss her career at St. Louis's only historically Black university.  Visit our webpage at  ninepbs.org/listenstl to let us know your thoughts on this conversation.

Nearly two decades ago, Tatum Polk co-founded 314 Day. The local holiday, marked by the area code most associated with St. Louis, has continued to grow throughout the region. He joins Carol Daniel to discuss what feelings he wants to inspire throughout our region. What did you think of the episode?  Visit our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstl to let us know your thoughts on this conversation.

Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with Rev. Starsky Wilson to reflect on the #Ferguson uprising ten years later. St. John's Church (The Beloved Community) where Wilson was pastor, became a gathering place for the peaceful protests that followed the police-involved shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014. Daniel and Wilson discuss how his work during that time has led him to his current...

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free," said abolitionist Frederick Douglass.     Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with one man who wants to ensure Black children are free by helping them to become confident, competent readers by the end of third grade. Julius B. Anthony, founder and president of St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature, is working to increase literacy...

Discover the roots of #BlackHistoryMonth in this with historians Jerome E. Morris and Priscilla Dowden-White. They share insights on the resistance to teaching Black history, delve into Critical Race Theory, and explore its societal impact.   To experience more from #ListenStLouis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Scholars Dr. Jerome E. Harris and Rev. Priscilla Dowden-White tell us why knowing Black history is critical to the nation living up to its ideals. To experience more from Listen, St. Louis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Carol and Dr. Lannis Hall unpack Cancer disparities in the St. Louis Black Community, causes and prevention, and the need for research participation.  To experience more from Listen, St. Louis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.