The Black Rep, Alzheimer's, and the Foundry Art Centre
Hold On!
In this edition of Schankman's St. Louis we take an in depth look at the Black Rep's world premiere of Hold On! From the writer of the popular movie Selma, this play explores the voting rights protests of 1965 and the relationship between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Green Door Art Gallery
See the new exhibit Hooked on Fibers: The Art of the Stitch, showcasing four extraordinary regional fiber artists whose work explore themes of nature, form, and function.
Alzheimer's Agitation
Meet the SLU researcher that's helped developed a new FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s associated agitation and learn how this drug works.
Foundry Art Centre
Wag: An Exhibition for Dogs has offerings that stimulate the senses of both humans and their furry four-legged friends! The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles invites people to bring their dogs to enjoy this unique show.
William Joseph Blue
Public Historian Cicely Hunter recounts the story of William Joseph Blue. He is considered a leading St. Louis musician of color from the early 20th century whose legacy expands far beyond just music!
Antiracism in the Workplace
In this discussion with Adia Harvey Wingfield about her new book Gray Areas, she explores racial inequity and accountability through the real life experiences of black professionals and proposes organizational solutions to improve worker conditions.
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In this week's episode, the world premiere of a stage adaptation of the movie “Selma” opened at the Black Rep in St. Louis; a look at the life of lawyer and activist Margaret Bush Wilson; a Washington University professor writes a book about how to fix racial inequality in the workplace; a single breathalyzer test for COVID, RSV and the flu developed in St. Louis thanks to a 3.6 million dollar grant; a solo show celebrating the 65-year career of an STL artist; a group hopes to inspire young black girls to pursue STEM.
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