E-Stories East St Louis

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04/27/2022

LEARN, EARN, RETURN.

Here’s a preview of our chat with Lorenzo Savage ( ). In this shot powerful clip, he talks about young people going out to get an education and coming back to develop the city of East St. Louis.

In the full video, he talks about his experiences in East St. Louis, his wife Charmaine and the IAMESTL mag, the efforts being put into the community and so much more! It will be available on our YouTube channel tomorrow! Stay Tuned!

Meet Simone Williams! Simone is an Assistant Professor. She is also the Diversity and Engagement Librarian at the LoveJo...
04/26/2022

Meet Simone Williams! Simone is an Assistant Professor. She is also the Diversity and Engagement Librarian at the LoveJoy Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She was born and raised in East St Louis. Growing up in East St Louis was a great experience for her because of the tight bond she shared with family, friends and members of the community. She recalls getting together with family for dinner every week which alludes to the great communal value of East st. Louis. She is passionate about reading, arts, history and community development. She believes East St. Louis is full of hardworking people and is capable of getting back to being the great city she grew up knowing with time.

Once a summer destination Jones park is now a fishing location for East St. Louis Locals. 🎣 The tall and mature trees ar...
04/26/2022

Once a summer destination Jones park is now a fishing location for East St. Louis Locals. 🎣 The tall and mature trees are a reminder of the history of the park since it goes back to 1910.

East St. Louis is home to the incredible Katherine Dunham Museum!The museum has collections of both Katherine and her hu...
04/26/2022

East St. Louis is home to the incredible Katherine Dunham Museum!

The museum has collections of both Katherine and her husband John Pratt. It is also home to 250 African and Caribbean art pieces that Katherine collected from over 50 countries!

Meet Tandra Taylor! Born and raised in East St. Louis. Tandra is an African American History professor who shared with u...
04/26/2022

Meet Tandra Taylor! Born and raised in East St. Louis. Tandra is an African American History professor who shared with us during an interview how East St. Louis was a safety net for her while growing up there but the media portrayed it otherwise. She also shared how as a college student in Atlanta, many got shocked when she told them she was from East St. Louis and how that caused her to realize how others viewed her beloved town. She like many other locals in East St. Louis are hopeful that it will regain its potential to be the amazing place filled with opportunities it once was.

Apply to be an URCA Assistant with our team for Fall 2022!
04/26/2022

Apply to be an URCA Assistant with our team for Fall 2022!

Meet Darryl Cherry! Born and raised in East St. Louis. He attended East St. Louis High school and recalls using basketba...
04/26/2022

Meet Darryl Cherry! Born and raised in East St. Louis. He attended East St. Louis High school and recalls using basketball as a means of escape which he played with his friends. He notes that sports is a way in which young people can stay out of a life of crime. He hopes that people would stop making negative comments about East St. Louis and try to find solutions. He commended the efforts of the social service organizations in the community and hopes that in the future there will be better resources channeled towards educational opportunities for black Americans in the community as there is currently inequity and imbalance in the chances available.

Darryl has worked with the SIUE East St. Louis center and hopes that they will be able to assist with the aforementioned challenges in the community. He knows the value of education in empowering the youths for the future. He is also the director and coordinator of Foster Care Adoption for the children’s Home and Aide Society of Illinois.

The best view of the Gateway Arch is in East St. Louis! The Malcolm W. Martin memorial park is public and open to everyo...
04/19/2022

The best view of the Gateway Arch is in East St. Louis! The Malcolm W. Martin memorial park is public and open to everyone. It is also home to the Gateway Geyser which is the tallest water fountain in the U.S! ⛲

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