Culture

Laurna Godwin says education has been key to her success.

Working While Black: Crafting Her Own Destiny in Corporate America

This is the second of a three-part series of essays that explore the experiences of three African Americans in corporate America.Laurna Godwin is the…

Instead of focusing on race in the workplace, Gene R. Todd believes one’s energy is better spent on being better than the competition.

Government, Politics & Issues

Working While Black: For One Man, Corporate America Is About Competition, Not Race

This is the first of a three-part series of personal essays exploring the experiences of three African Americans in corporate America.For many, being…

Education

East meets Midwest as 37 Chinese students arrive for student program

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 12, 2013: Missouri’s Boys State and Girls State will mark a national first over the next few…

Arts

St. Louis solutions through cross-cultural engagement

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 26, 2012 - St. Louis is a city rich in cultural diversity, yet a 2011 study by Brown University…

Arts

Commentary: Russian ice dancers slip on Aboriginal 'tribute'

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 22, 2010 - Required to do a dance that represents a culture, Russian ice skaters Oksana Domnina…