Looking for a way to commemorate Black History Month? Check out some of these local virtual events. Monday, Feb. 1 Transforming St. Louis: A Conversation with Kayla Reed and Blake Strode Washington University 5:30 p.m. More Info Who is safe in St. Louis? Examining Why Black Male Personal Safety is Critical for A Better St. Louis. HomeGrown STL and the … Read More
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Virtual Events
Looking for a way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy? Check out some of the events taking place virtually in honor of the MLK holiday. All events below are free and open to the public. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 The 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration “Embracing the Dream” Christian Hospital More Info Saturday, Jan. 16, … Read More
Congratulations to the 2020 What’s Right with the Region Honorees!
On September 3, 2020 FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 23rd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will … Read More
Celebrating Black History Month
Looking for a way to commemorate Black History Month? Check out some of the events taking place around town. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Unflinching: The Power of the African American Vote Missouri History Museum 6:30-8:30 p.m. More Info Wednesday, Feb. 5 The Black Rep Presents “Character Building” St. Louis County Library – Lewis & Clark Branch 7:00 p.m. More Info Thursday, … Read More
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Events Around Town
Looking for a way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy? Check out some of the events taking place around town in honor of the MLK holiday. All events below are free and open to the public. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 Eighth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Tribute Breakfast Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis & Saint Louis … Read More
FOCUS Panel Discussion Explores Career Pivots
On Dec. 3, 2019, FOCUS St. Louis brought together professionals from across industries, as well as members and alumni, to discuss how to plan and manage career transitions. With an average employee tenure of four to five years, the ability to handle these pivots (whether chosen or forced upon) is critical to long-term career success and satisfaction. Thank you to … Read More
City/County Reform: What Next? A Community Conversation on Racial Equity in Criminal Justice & Political Representation
Political, historical, socioeconomic and geographical lines dividing our St. Louis region mean our shared fate as a community is not reflected in shared governance. While the Better Together proposal got the region talking, its collapse left a huge vacuum in the conversation. So what next? On July 11, FOCUS St. Louis, in partnership with Forward Through Ferguson, the Missouri History … Read More
Impact Fellows Report on Completed Projects to Community Stakeholders
Since August 2018 the FOCUS Impact Fellows have been digging into and creating impactful projects within the regional healthcare safety net seen through a racial equity lens. This is the second year the program has focused on the issue of healthcare, with the generous support of the Missouri Foundation for Health. In December 2018 the Fellows divided into three working … Read More
Missed Our Public Values Symposium on March 29?
On March 29, FOCUS hosted the 7th Annual Public Values Symposium in partnership with UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center. This year’s theme explored what it means to be a change agent in a divided nation, leading across political and ideological lines. Special thanks to media partners HEC Media and St. Louis Public Radio for their support of this event. … Read More
Congratulations to the 2019 What’s Right with the Region Honorees!
On May 16, 2019, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 22nd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. Congratulations to the following outstanding honorees in five categories: … Read More