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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Annie Malone May Day Parade back on after brief cancellation
ST. LOUIS – The 2025 Annie Malone May Day Parade is set to return after briefly being canceled due to economic challenges. The Annie Malone May Day Parade, known as the second largest African American parade in the country, is a St. Louis tradition that has marked the city for 115 years. The return of the parade is set to take place on Sunday, May 18 and will serve as a critical fundraiser event for Annie Malone Children & Family Services, an organization that supports programs serving at-risk youth and families across the St. Louis region. The organization released a statement announcing the return of the parade and the overall support from the community that helped put the parade back on. DOGE says it has terminated leases of these St. Louis-area federal agencies 'I spent all day yesterday (Feb. 26) in Jefferson City speaking with our senators, state representatives, and community leaders about the parade, and let me tell you—the support was overwhelming,' Annie Malone CEO Keisha Lee said in a release. 'They made calls, they took action, and I'm happy to say that the parade is a go!' Registration for the event is open and the organization encourages the participation from the community. 'We are keeping our tradition alive, but we need everyone to step up,' Lee said. 'Let's make this the biggest and best parade yet!' To register for the parade and to learn more, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SLDC awards $1M to Annie Malone for building repairs after parade cancelled
ST. LOUIS – After calling off its annual parade this year due to economic challenges, St. Louis nonprofit Annie Malone is getting some help. Officials with the St. Louis Development Corporation announced a $1 million grant on Friday for Annie Malone Children and Family Services. The money will cover costs for roof and building repairs to Annie Malone's century-old headquarters in St. Louis' Ville neighborhood. SLDC says the funding is strictly for building repairs and was not impacted by the parade's cancellation. Two new ways to stream Cardinals and Blues broadcasts without cable Each year, the organization helps hundreds of families and children, many of whom are in the foster care system. However, the grant won't cover enough costs to bring back this year's May Day parade, which was officially canceled earlier this week. The Annie Malone parade is known as the second largest African American parade in the nation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Highlighting the historic ‘The Ville' neighborhood
ST. LOUIS – The Ville, a historic neighborhood in St. Louis, was once a thriving center for Black businesses and culture, known for institutions like Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Originally called Elleardsville after Charles Elleard, the area was annexed by St. Louis in 1876. By the 1920s and 30s, The Ville had become predominantly Black, with 86% of its residents being African American. This vibrant community was home to Sumner High School, the first high school for Black students west of the Mississippi River, and Homer G. Phillips Hospital, renowned for training more Black doctors than any other hospital in the world. How much more snow is St. Louis getting? Annie Malone, a significant figure in The Ville, founded Poro College, which provided education in cosmetology and employment opportunities for Black women, making her one of the first Black millionaires in the United States. The neighborhood also produced notable figures such as Frankie Freeman, Julia Davis, Charleton Tandy, and Dick Gregory. In 1987, The Ville was designated as a local historic district, recognizing its rich cultural and historical significance. The Ville's legacy as a hub of Black excellence and cultural development remains a significant part of St. Louis's history, with its institutions and residents having made lasting contributions to the community and beyond. All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
