inclusion

Caitlin Cunningham smiles and poses with flowers in front of her cafe, The Dandy Lion Cafe, in Ashland.

Government, Politics & Issues

For LGBTQ business owners in Missouri, creating an inclusive space often comes at a cost

Missouri Business Alert | Sarah Rubinstein

Missouri ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for LGBTQ inclusions and protections.

Five-year-old Honore Locker colors alongside Maxi Glamour after Drag Queen Story Hour at St. Louis Public Library's Central Branch.

Arts

'Drag Queen Story Hour' returns to St. Louis Public Library with a flourish

Shahla Farzan

A group of drag queens in bejeweled ball gowns and stiletto heels brought unexpected glamour to storytime on Mother's Day weekend.A rambunctious crowd…

(L-R) Nicole Roach, Catrina Salama and Kenneth Pruitt talked about recognizing unconscious bias, how to manage it and how that can help further understanding and inclusion.

Government, Politics & Issues

Recognizing unconscious bias and what we can do about it

Lara Hamdan

Workplaces and institutions are implementing un-bias trainings to promote inclusivity. According to Kenneth Pruitt, director of diversity training at…

A crowd likely numbering in the thousands filled Luther Ely Smith Square during the rally after the St. Louis Women's March January 21, 2017.

Government, Politics & Issues

Organizers of 2nd St. Louis Women’s March try to address diversity concerns

Ashley Lisenby

The first National Women’s March was held in Washington, D.C., one year ago. That's when thousands of pink pussyhat-clad people filled streets in the…