Systemic Racism

The St. Louis Reparations Commission will present its harm report on Sept. 30. Over 100 Black St. Louisans testified why they want reparations and what form they want them to take. The harm report will include dozens of testimonies, history of racism and recommendations for the mayor to bring about a plan to repair racial harms.

The inaugural cohort of the St. Louis-based initiative graduated last fall. A new cohort starts the program later this year.

A U.S. Department of Agriculture report found “socially disadvantaged producers,” especially Black farmers, operate at a higher risk level compared to their white counterparts and are less likely to receive government payments.

Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus.

The Medical Humanities program at Washington University in St. Louis is hosting a forum Saturday on Medicine, Race, and Ethnicity in St. Louis. Scholars and doctors will discuss racism in health care in the St. Louis region, the well-being of Asian and Hispanic communities, and how activism and art can create change within the medical field.

Chicago-based artist Kelly Kristin Jones addresses the role of white supremacy in society in her exhibition "nwl," short for "nice white ladies."

St. Louis, St. Louis County and Illinois have designated Juneteenth as an official holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe Biden signed a law on Thursday making June 19 a national holiday.

The We Live Here team delves into their latest Farm Dreams & Toxic Dust episode, and what the rest of the season on environmental racism has to offer.

St. Louis Public Radio, and journalism in general, has long faced criticism for how it has covered Black communities and treated employees of color. It is time to acknowledge these mistakes and commit to making meaningful changes so the problem doesn't continue.

Members of the Ethical Society of Police expressed frustration with St. Louis County on Monday for its lack of urgency to acknowledge the police union and…