Restorative Justice Movement Center

02/04/2026

'Across more than three decades in entertainment, media, literature and cultural advocacy, I’ve seen how community‑rooted stories shape power, belonging and possibility...' - Lyah LeFlore‑Ituen💫

Lyah LeFlore‑Ituen to helm Missouri Historical Society’s African American History Initiatives

🖋 Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo by Suzy Gorman courtesy of Lyah LeFlore‑Ituen

The Missouri Historical Society has tapped a familiar and highly esteemed voice in St. Louis’ cultural landscape to lead its African American History Initiatives, appointing Lyah LeFlore‑Ituen as director. She steps into the role with a vision shaped by both national experience and deep St. Louis roots, placing a nationally recognized creative force at the helm of one of the region’s most vital platforms for preserving and elevating Black history.

“African American history is not a footnote to St. Louis — it is part of our foundation, its rhythm, and its living memory,” LeFlore‑Ituen said. “I come to this work as a native St. Louisan, a storyteller, and the daughter of cultural pioneers who taught me that history is something you live, protect and pass on.”

LeFlore‑Ituen — a New York Times bestselling author, award‑winning producer, NAACP Image Award winner and lifelong storyteller — brings more than 30 years of experience shaping narratives at the intersection of media, culture and community. She sees the role as an opportunity to pour back into the city that helped shape her voice as a literary artist and cultural force.

https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business-news/lyah-leflore-ituen-to-helm-missouri-historical-societys-african-american-history-initiatives/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_St._Louis_American
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

02/03/2026

A Big Shout out to RJM’s very own !! We are not acknowledging him for showing up as RJM resource, assistant, Missouri Show-Me Hope Crisis Counselor, showing up to assist STL during the coldest days of the season, showing up for friends, family, and then…. lifeing through life, we are shouting him out because with all that he gives to others, he says”Imma take a minute to rest myself” 💫IN Deed! The willingness to assist people can be a mission, the willingness to prioritize self care is done on purpose.

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Today we give homage, thanks, and our soul's gratitude unto a race and culture of people, who, are evidence of wisdom, intelligence, courage, endurance, strength, character, belief, creativity, sustainability, hope, success & love. We acknowledge the confidence and strength it takes to withstand being born a "A Colored, A Afro American, A Negro, A Black, while subjected to die with a name created by a census. We recognize February as a time to highlight all the many contributions Black people have infused into the fibers of this world, as we speak of our ancestors, elders, leaders, founders, those whose wings we are covered by and ride upon. We acknowledge the intention of “Black History month” and we join THE MOVEMENT. We present a charge to the awareness of Black History & Herstory’s individual and societal values everyday of the year. -May we not give regulation to a time to acknowledge a race, identity, value, culture, beliefs, may it be a national standard not just a month within a calendar year.

01/31/2026

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01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

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