Saint Louis In Tune

In 1867, two years before Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone founded their national suffrage organizations, Virginia Minor along with four other women founded the world's first organization dedicated to women's suffrage, the Women's Suffrage Association of Missouri. Her drive for women's suffrage led her to the U.S. Supreme Court where in 1875 the landmark case of Minor v. Ha...

Since 1997, Fathers & Families Support Center has consistently provided a comprehensive program of services for men who want to learn to be a responsible father, committed to a strong family relationship. Founder and CEO Halbert Sullivan discusses the history of FFSC and the positive impact on the lives of nearly 17,000 fathers and the difference it has made for over 42,000 children.https://fa...

In 1916 St. Louis was host to the Democratic convention and as delegates walked to the St. Louis Coliseum, they encountered a 12 block walkless and talkless parade of suffragists advocating for the voting rights of women. Author Margot McMillen discusses her book, The Golden Lane: How Missouri Women Gained the Vote and Changed History.https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Lane-Missouri-Changed-History/dp/...

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States gave women the right to vote in all elections. What role did St. Louis play in the women's suffrage movement and who were the key individuals? Katie Moon, exhibits manager for the Missouri History Museum, discusses the exhibit Beyond the Ballot which helps to answer those and many more questions.https://mohistory.org/exhibits/beyond-the-b...

Denise Thimes has a voice that . . . well. She is an actress and vocalist who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, the late Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and many more AND performed for many Queens (including the Queen of Soul). She will be a judge for the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in August and for over 15 years has performed for the Mildred Thimes Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Researc...

Singer and songwriter Joanna Serenko discusses what she has been doing after The Voice (HINT-new single). She will make an appearance at the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in August where she received first place in 2019.https://www.facebook.com/joannaserenkomusic/https://www.foxpacf.org/programs/teen-talent-competition/

Two school leaders discuss steps they have taken in planning for the opening of school. Dr. John Simpson, superintendent of the Webster Groves School District and Susan Moreno, executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy provide interesting insights in how learning may look during Covid-19 continuing to impact the St. Louis area. Dr. Sam Page, county executive provides a briefing on Covid....

Artist, sculptor, and author R.H. Dick takes us back to Paris and the vibrancy he experienced of life there in his book, Utrillo's Children: A Memoir of Paris in 1969. As an artist he has been the recipient of numerous awards, and has had several successful one-man exhibitions.http://www.rhdick.com/

Rachel Ebeling discusses the power and healing of music therapy in the lives of survivors of sexual violence in the final part of the series on music therapy.https://www.angelbandproject.org/https://www.facebook.com/AngelBandProject/

Bryan and Leslie Hunter provide insight into the history, research, practice, and growth of music therapy in Part II of the three part series on music therapy.https://www.musictherapy.org/https://www.facebook.com/AMTAInc/https://www2.naz.edu/academics/music-therapy-degree-programhttps://www2.naz.edu/academics/grad/music-therapy-degree-program/

Dr. Cynthia Briggs gives an overview of music therapy in Part I of this three part series.https://www.maryville.edu/hp/music-therapy/https://music.ku.edu/memt

In her updated book "Downtown St. Louis" NiNi Harris provides a rich background of the downtown area of the river city. She uses famous visitors and St. Louisians to tell the story of downtown from the settlement on the river to the present.http://www.niniharris.com/https://www.facebook.com/NiNiStLouis/

Director Matthew Rice explores the truth behind the story of one of America's most popular folk heroes John Henry. The documentary draws from Scott Reynolds Nelson’s book “Steel Drivin’ Man,” and exposes continued discrimination during Reconstruction.https://www.cinemastlouis.org/ballad-john-henry

How much have we spent and are still spending to support the Confederacy? Brian Palmer, Peabody award-winning journalist and photographer based in Richmond, Virginia discusses "The Costs of the Confederacy" which he co-authored for the Smithsonian Magazine.https://www.brianpalmer.photos/

Dr. Warren Rosenblum, Chair of the History, Politics, & International Relations (HPIR) Department at Webster University in St. Louis provides a historical perspective of monuments as artifacts of history. What are the dangers if any in removing them?http://www.webster.edu/arts-and-sciences/faculty/rosenblum.html

Lee Jordan, Midwest and State Director for National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) describes the history and activities surrounding Juneteenth.https://www.facebook.com/Juneteenth-Speaks-114193420316980/https://www.facebook.com/NATIONAL-JUNETEENTH-OBSERVANCE-FOUNDATION-NJOF-407747120555/http://nationaljuneteenth.com/

In part one, we discuss Confederate monuments and their prevalence, funding, location, timing of their installation in light of history, and what to do with them.

James Williams has been a resident of Minneapolis for over 30 years. A native of St. Louis, the actor and director reflects on two stories: 1) A white woman in Central Park calling the police on a black birdwatcher that asked her to leash her dog; and, 2) A white policeman with his full weight on the neck of a black man as the life and breath slowly left his body, with the crowd around him pleadin...

With over 100 interviews, Jim Merkel compiled a book of memories that takes a walk through time. What was it like to live through COVID-19? Jim recorded that information in his book along with memories of visits to the 1904 World's Fair, Ted Drewes, and a special story about Yogi Berra or is it Yogi Bear? Well you'll have to read the book to find out.https://jimmerkelthewriter.com/https://reedypre...

Cameron McWhirter discusses the issues that converged during the summer of 1919 which was one of the lowest points of our history. RED SUMMER reveals the ugly reality of riots, burnings, lynchings, murder, and mayhem that seemed to rule that year in our country. A poignant yet enlightening book to digest and provoke changes of the heart.http://cameronmcwhirter.com/wordpress/https://www.facebook.co...

Lizzie Harrison knows firsthand about domestic violence. She now assists others who struggle in the grip of this abuse. Important information in a time when stress and life is taking a toll.https://harrisonsreferralservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/Harrisons-Referral-Services-for-Women-19300750425/

When we think about diseases like cancer or heart disease, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention, identify symptoms, and develop a plan of action to reverse and hopefully stop the progression of the disease. So why don’t we do the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental illness? Much of our work is guided by the Before Stag...

The Crime Victim Center gives victims a voice and helps them move from crisis to resiliency. Marti Kelly, executive director of the Crime Victim Center discusses the work of the center and how they are able to assist victims of traumatic events of crime.https://www.supportvictims.org/https://www.facebook.com/supportvictims.org

These musicians have a great deal in common. They were selected to be a part of one of America's finest high school bands assembled each year to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade. Listen to former members who have reunited in the All-American Alumni Band to discuss an upcoming concert and future plans.https://www.facebook.com/groups/36314097101/https://www.face...

Natalie Wexler's book provides background of how skill-based reading instruction has widened the knowledge gap in our schools and provides insight into what a knowledge building curriculum can do to strengthen reading and writing for all students especially those from less-educated families. A must read for all educators.https://nataliewexler.com/