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02/13/2026

This North City neighborhood became a powerhouse when segregation boxed Black St. Louisans in, and The Ville turned that pressure into legacy. It’s where education, faith, business, and culture linked arms and built something that couldn’t be denied.

From Sumner High School to Poro College, from the Annie Malone May Day Parade to the everyday homeowners, teachers, beauticians, and entrepreneurs who held the line, The Ville has always been about pride, progress, and people who showed up for their community.

If you’ve ever wondered where St. Louis Black excellence lives, it’s been here.

02/12/2026

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02/12/2026

Worldwide Origins:
The Essential Phi Beta Sigma Life Member Lapel Pin

The PBS Silver Stone Life Member Lapel Pin is one of those iconic pieces. It represents decades of brotherhood, service, and scholarship. This is an essential piece for any dedicated member's collection.

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02/12/2026

Black History Month hits different in 2026. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, tracing its roots back to Negro History Week in 1926, founded by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now ASALH). What began as a single week of recognition later expanded into Black History Month in 1976, becoming a permanent national observance.

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

From the Desk of Dr. Echols: Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Vivien Thomas The Unsung Hero of Cardiac Surgery .echolsmd

Vivien Thomas designed and perfected the procedure to treat tetralogy of Fallot, commonly known as “blue baby syndrome.” This condition, which was once almost always fatal in infants, became treatable thanks to his innovations. Moreover, Thomas’s precision in experiments, his creation of surgical tools, and his ability to train physicians laid the foundation for pediatric cardiac surgery. Thousands of children survived because of the techniques he developed.

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02/10/2026

Hey ya'll this is just a friendly reminder to speak kindly to ourselves. Let's keep that self- talk positive.

02/10/2026

Let's normalize not asking for a hook-up. Support Black businesses.

02/10/2026

Here's the Weekend Recap from "The Narrative Matters"
The Narrative Matters

Black History Month events and celebrations in St. Louis mark the 100th anniversary of the observance established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson

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https://thenarrativematters.com/black-history-month-events-and-celebrations-in-st-louis-mark-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-observance-established-by-dr-carter-g-woodson/

Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story – Second Screening Added!

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https://thenarrativematters.com/annie-turnbo-malone-the-untold-story-second-screening-added/

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Kirkwood Meltdown: Aaliyah Moorehead’s $150K Bond After Restaurant Incident

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https://thenarrativematters.com/st-louis-crime-chime-kirkwood-meltdown-aaliyah-mooreheads-150k-bond-after-restaurant-incident/

Disc Plus: Black History Movies That Inspire and Educate: Must-Watch Films for Every Generation
Discover the best Black History Movies that inspire and educate. These must-watch films celebrate Black culture, resilience, and legacy.

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https://thenarrativematters.com/disc-plus-black-history-movies-that-inspire-and-educate-must-watch-films-for-every-generation/

02/10/2026

Supporting Black-owned businesses strengthens generational wealth and local communities. Black entrepreneurship began as survival and became strategy, ownership, and power.

Black entrepreneurship didn’t start as a trendy hashtag or a “support small business” moment. The history of Black entrepreneurship began during slavery and continues into today, rooted first in survival, then sharpened into strategy, ownership, and self-determination. When opportunities were blocked, we created our own doors. When markets were rigged, we built our own systems. Instead of waiting for an invitation to the table, we built our own.

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https://stlblackbiz.com/2026/02/06/the-history-of-black-entrepreneurship-and-black-owned-businesses-built-without-permission/

02/10/2026

Presented by Branch Insurance . Black To The Future: The Branch Insurance Group – Honoring the Legacy of African American-Founded Insurance Companies

The legacy of African American-founded insurance companies is vital. It is deeply woven into the fabric of Black economic development in the United States. Furthermore, these companies are rooted in resilience.

Visit https://thenarrativematters.com/black-to-the-future-the-conley-financial-group-honoring-the-legacy-of-black-founded-insurance-companies/

02/09/2026

Find your joy and happiness.