Extraordinary Black Missourians, Immortal Valor, and Montez Coleman
Extraordinary Black Missourians
Learn about the recently updated edition of Extraordinary Black Missourians. This book chronicles the lives of over 100 men and women in the Show Me State who went on to be incredible pioneers, leaders, performers, and athletes despite the racial discrimination they had to contend with on their journeys.
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith is widely regarded as one of the most influential singers of the last century. Now readers can get to know the person behind the legendary voice in a unique new biography by poet Jackie Kay.
Immortal Valor
In Robert Child's new book Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of WWII readers will discover the stories of 7 heroes that wouldn't be properly honored for their bravery and sacrifices until half a century after their service.
Duane Reed Gallery
This is your last week to experience the amazing artwork of Andrea Moon, Dryden Wells and Hoyeon Chung at Duane Reed Gallery. The closing reception is Friday February 25th.
Good People at Stray Dog Theatre
Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of this latest staging of a play that he finds himself appreciating more with every subsequent production.
The Music of Montez Coleman
East St. Louis Drummer Montez Coleman sadly passed away last month at the young age of 48. His musical talents have been enjoyed by listeners across the globe and his return visits to St. Louis were something every local fan of jazz could look forward to. If you've never had the chance to hear his music, HEC Media had the pleasure of presenting a live performance by Montez Coleman and Trumpeter Russell Gunn in 2015. We hope you enjoy this selection from our archive.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode meet Kendrick Faison one of the few Black CEOs in the geospatial sector who is passionate about diversifying the industry, see 50 different works of art from around the U.S. on view at Webster Arts, hear from poet and author Jackie Kay about her inspiration behind her Bessie Smith biography, learn about a study being conducted by Mizzou researchers on the COVID-19 response in nursing homes across the state, go behind the scenes of the current exhibit at the Duane Reed Gallery, discover little known African American St. Louis history through two local authors, and honoring the late drummer Montez Coleman with an archived performance from Jazz at the Bistro featuring Russell Gunn.
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