Andrea Y. Henderson
Race, Identity and Culture ReporterAndrea Henderson joined St. Louis Public Radio in March 2019, where she covers race, identity, and culture. Andrea comes to St. Louis Public Radio from NPR. She reported for the race and culture podcast Code Switch and produced pieces for All Things Considered. Andrea’s passion for storytelling began at a weekly newspaper in her hometown of Houston, Texas.
Andrea graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and earned her master’s degree in arts journalism from Syracuse University. When the proud Houstonian is not chasing a story, she enjoys catching up on her shows, getting lost in museums and swimming in tropical waters.
Follow her journey through St. Louis via Twitter at @drebjournalist.
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Tornadoes are more likely to destroy property in counties with more Black residents than any other area, which exacerbates racial segregation and poverty, according to a recent journal article. -
St. Louis' NAACP chapter issued recommendations on May 25, encouraging elected officials to act on behalf of uninsured homeowners. The civil rights organization wants insurance companies to be more transparent with north St. Louis homeowners. -
Centennial Christian Church unveiled its plan to rebuild in the Fountain Park neighborhood. -
Army Cpl. Frederick Carrino of St. Louis went missing during the Korean War nearly 75 years ago. His family welcomed his remains home and honored him with a funeral service on May 16. -
Business and restaurant owners in the Delmar Maker District, one of the hardest hit areas, are still in repair mode after last Friday’s tornado violently blew through the area. Many owners are evaluating whether to rebuild but right now are more worried about their employees' livelihoods. -
Missouri has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country, and depending on a pregnant person’s ZIP code or race, the disparity is greater. St. Louis Health Department and Korede House, a St. Louis women’s wellness center, are collaborating to help improve maternal health outcomes. -
St. Louis County Animal and Control Adoption Center continues to work to stop the spread of the deadly dog virus that spread through the pet shelter last month, which ultimately caused euthanizations. -
Although their visas and records have been restored, international students are not in the clear, one St. Louis immigration attorney said, especially if they have had interactions with law enforcement. -
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown St. Louis on Thursday to rally for workers’ rights. The May Day rally is a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s policies that are affecting everyday people. -
Across the country, more than 1,500 students had their visas revoked and their SEVIS records erased earlier this month, including dozens of students in the St. Louis area. -
On April 8, Ballwin voters elected its first Black alderwoman, Tequila Gray. Her overall goal is to improve neighborhood walkability and help the city’s BOA gain a better reputation with the community. -
The Latinx Arts Network, a local arts organization, is hosting a week of arts events beginning Thursday to highlight Latin American artists in the St. Louis area. Latinx Arts Week will include a culinary experience, a film festival, an author’s showcase and art exhibitions.
