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Senior Producer and distinguished St. Louis media veteran Carol Daniel interviews a wide range of local people and organizations in conversations aimed at providing context and clarity about the St. Louis community. Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel explores complex issues with people working to help our region thrive.

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    Leaving Corporate to Start a Small Business with Rachel Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 47:52


    Bold Spoon Creamery is an ice cream brand started by St. Louisan Rachel Burns. On this episode, Rachel tells Carol how and why she left her corporate career to make ice cream that is now sold across the region. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    The Impotance of Local Journalism with The Marshall Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 48:32


    According to the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, the loss of local news has a grave effect on democracy. It can lead to a lack of civic engagement and accountability, political polarization, and misinformation. Carol discusses the importance of local media with The Marshall Project's managing editor, Marlon Walker, after the announcement of the new St. Louis Bureau. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    From Healing to Helping Black Men Build with Ronnie Amiyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 60:19


    Ronnie Amiyn joins us again to continue his conversation about how he went from causing harm in his community to healing his community by helping other men do the work. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Living With Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia | Mental Well-Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 41:06


    In this episode, Carol discusses serious mental illnesses with a husband, father, and substitute teacher in East St. Louis, Curtis Pearson. He was been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in his young adult years. He talks with us about how he navigates life with this mental illness and how to overcome everyday mental obstacles that most people around him may not understand.  - This discussion was inspired by Nine PBS's Mental Well-Being initiative. For more information, visit www.ninepbs.org/mentalwellbeing Support is provided by Bank of America, The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, and The Cigna Group Foundation. Additional community engagement support from BJC HealthCare. In partnership with Behavioral Health Response. #mentalhealth #mentalillness

    Comedic Legend Cedric the Entertainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 20:20


    Carol talks with St. Louis comedic legend Cedric the Entertainer about his career and the many hats he wears now as an entrepreneur. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Bike Vessel | Father and Son Biking From St. Louis to Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 34:36


    Carol talks with the Father and Son from the PBS Documentary "Bike Vessel."   Knowing his dad miraculously recovered from three open-heart surgeries after discovering a passion for cycling, filmmaker Eric D. Seals proposes an ambitious idea: They bike together from St. Louis to Chicago—350 miles in four days. On their journey, the two push each other as they find a deeper connection and a renewed appreciation of their quests for their own health and to reimagine Black health. Bike Vessel is now available on the PBS app. Sign up for Passport to view this limited series.  - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.  

    How The Great Migration Impacted St. Louis with Priscilla Dowden-White

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 72:49


    One of the largest movements in U.S. History was The Great Migration, where an influx of African Americans left the South from 1910 - 1970 to the Midwest and northern states. During this time, approximately 6 million African Americans fled the Jim Crow South for better jobs, treatment, and opportunities. One of the cities of interest was St. Louis, especially for Louisiana and Mississippi residents.   In this episode, Author and University of Missouri Professor Priscilla Dowden-White joins us to talk about how the Great Migration to the Gateway City was felt nationwide.    This conversation is inspired by PBS's newest limited series "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" by Henry Lewis Gates. Download the PBS app and sign up for Passport to view this limited series.    What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   References​​ https://www.pbs.org/show/great-migrations-a-people-on-the-move/   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/migrations/great-migrationhttps://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/migrations/great-migration   https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/visit-play/stlouis-history.cfm#:~:text=During%20the%20Great%20Migration%2C%20thousands,Louis.

    The Best of Season One | Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 9:54


    As we close out the year, Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel is closing out Season One of the podcast. Sit back as we look back at some of our favorite conversations of the year. - What were your thoughts on Season One? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    How Can We Break the Cycle of Poverty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 34:10


    It seems that issues like homeownership, literacy, and the wealth gap aren't getting better for some African Americans. Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing stopped by to discuss a new innovative approach called the transformative services department. We're also joined by Domonique Edwards who has a Beyond Housing success story. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    Meeting the Needs of Black Youth in St. Louis with Brandon Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 44:25


    Former NFL Athlete and XFL Battlehawks Executive, Brandon Williams, talks with us about his new role as the President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. He also discusses what Black youth in St. Louis need today in order to thrive. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    Mentally Healing Over the Holidays with Candice Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 46:36


    The National Alliance on MENTAL Health says African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress than members of other racial groups. How should we approach the holidays if sadness, grief, or dysfunction are a part of our lives? How do we recognize and address the impact of unrealistic expectations? Carol Daniel sits down with therapist Candice Cox to discuss a few strategies for handling the holiday blues this year.  - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.ninepbs.org/blogs/science/mental-wellbeing/ https://www.ccoxlcsw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-candice-cox-lcsw-cctp-catp-9a852b8a https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-black-women https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/cumulative-stress-african-american-men-may-contribute-prostate-cancer-health-disparity https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/online-exclusives/article/aca-participates-in-congressional-hearing-on-the-mental-health-of-black-men-and-boys

    The Importance of Community in Education with Mary Elizabeth Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 77:46


    Education in St. Louis' urban community has suffered in recent years. The St. Louis NAACP has recently filed a complaint with the federal government to help address the literacy crisis that Black students are facing. Private institutions in St. Louis City, like Marian Middle School, have been very successful in helping young Black girls beat the odds in education. Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle, stops by to discuss why she loves what she does and the needs of Black youth today in the schools to move forward - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/st-louis-naacp-files-civil-rights-complaint-over-low-literacy-rates-among-black-students https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/it-s-a-crisis-advocates-make-new-push-to-boost-literacy-in-st-louis-area/article_c42f86cf-83ea-553c-b37e-cb6879bf6f9c.html  

    Development of Vacant Properties in St. Louis with Kevin Bryant | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 55:47


    Kevin Bryant is the Developer, Founder, and President of Kingsway Development LLC. He stops by to discuss the problems many Black neighborhoods face, such as vacant buildings and a lack of resources to maintain them. He has switched careers to address and do his part in solving this problem. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    Addressing the Mental Well-Being of Black Students | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 69:23


    Are we doing enough to address the mental health struggles in the black community? How did the pandemic do particular harm to black teens?  On this episode of Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel, Jameca Woody Cooper, Ph.D. sits down with Carol to discuss how our youngest generations are doing post-pandemic. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis  

    Public Safety with St. Louis Circuit Attorney | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 55:31


    In a recent U.S. city safety report, it's stated that St. Louis' crime has seen a big decrease. After holding the top spot for over a decade it is no longer listed as one of the most dangerous cities in the country.  Many people have taken positions in the St. Louis City Government to make a change in Public Safety, and one of them stopped by to have a chat with us. Carol speaks with Gabe Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence (Part 2) | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 74:39


    Studies show that trauma can affect a person's DNA and impact the health of generations far removed from the event(s). Experiences, learned behaviors, and biology all contribute to intergenerational trauma, and the impact can be seen for up to four generations after the event. Cara Anthony of KFF Health News returns with Trauma & Crisis Therapist Dr. Lakesha Davis, M.D., to talk about how racial violence in the U.S. toward the Black community created a public health issue through the generation today.   What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis   Related Reading: https://www.ignite-hope.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/12/generational-trauma-passed-healing/ https://kffhealthnews.org/silence-in-sikeston/

    Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence | Ep. 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 47:56


    In 1942, a 26-year-old African-American man was removed from a Sikeston, Missouri jail and was lynched by a white mob. His name was Cleo Wright. A documentary and podcast series was created called Silence in Sikeston in partnership with KFF Health News, World Channel, Retro Report, and Local, USA to tell the story of the crime and recent incidents, what it's like to be Black in the Bootheel, and explore how racism has caused a public health issue in the Black Community.  KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony stopped by to talk with Carol about the history of racial violence in the region and its effects of it and even shared a related personal story. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Related links https://kffhealthnews.org/silence-in-sikeston/ https://www.pbs.org/video/local-usa-silence-in-sikeston-trailer/ https://www.physiciansweekly.com/silence-in-sikeston-is-there-a-cure-for-racism/

    A Safe Place for Black Men with The Village Path | Ep. 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 54:14


    The National Institute of Health says health inequities in the United States leave far too many people of color with higher rates of disease and disability including higher rates of untreated mental illness. Four years ago, two social workers founded, The Village Path, an organization in St Louis working to increase awareness, access, and acceptance of mental wellness for black men. Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry stopped by to talk what mental well-being looks like for men in the Black Community. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Love, Learning & the Olympics w/the Nelsons Pt. 2 | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 59:29


    Dawn Harper-Nelson and Alfonzo Nelson are back to discuss where they are today! Dawn just got back from the Paris Olympics, where she was a broadcast correspondent for NBC, and Alonzo was named the 2024 Serra Honda O'Fallon Teacher of the Year. Carol Daniel continues to dig into why the couple of 11 years does what they do.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Love, Learning & Olympic Achievements w/the Nelsons | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 28:43


    Dawn Harper-Nelson is an Olympic athlete with gold and silver medals who continues to make her mark as a broadcaster for NBC. Alonzo Nelson Jr. is an educator & track and field coach in the Belleville School District. He impacts the lives of children in East St. Louis through math and athletics. Carol Daniel sits down with the married couple of 11 years to talk about their careers, family life and why they do what they do.   Part two of this conversation will be released on Sept. 26, wherever you get podcasts and on the Nine PBS YouTube channel.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Why Representation Matters in Hollywood with Reesha L. Archibald | Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 58:18


    Reesha L. Archibald has made her mark as an actress, singer and producer. She is currently a creative executive at Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone's "A Bird and a Bear Entertainment" production company.   Carol and Reesha discuss the representation of Black people in television and film and how her work humanizes and improves the image of Black men in these mediums.   - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast!    #Hollywood #Television #Film

    Empowering Black Males Through Literacy with Black Men Read | Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 40:09


    Carol sits down with the founder of Black Men Read, Keyon Watkins, to talk about the literacy rates of black males in St. Louis. Hear how his personal journey and the need for change in the community inspire his impactful initiatives. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast!    READ MORE:   BLK Men Read | A non-profit organization   Drawn In (ninepbs.org)   #BlackMenRead #Literacy

    How to Empower STL's Black Men Through Healing Circles | Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 60:41


    A grassroots organization with a chapter in St. Louis is working to give Black men the tools necessary to heal, develop leadership skills and become politically astute. Black Men Build offers members a space to be vulnerable and serve the very community they may have previously harmed. The organization was founded in Miami and currently has eight chapters throughout the country. Serroge Watt and Ronnie Amiyn discuss the necessity for healing circles as a tool that Black men can pass down to their families. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast!    READ MORE:   https://www.blackmen.build/ https://www.pbs.org/show/portrayal-perception-african-american-men-boys/ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-challenges-facing-black-men-and-the-case-for-action/   #BlackMenBuild #healingcircle

    Ferguson 10 Years Later: Lessons or Scars | A Live Special | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 37 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 68:21


    On Aug. 14, 2014, an uprising began in Dellwood and Ferguson, MO, after the shooting death of 17-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer. The civil unrest in the city was amplified by young people on social media and rippled across the world. Over the last 10 years, the city of Ferguson (and parts of North County) has experienced many shifts and changes. We discuss what happened and where we are today with community leaders, business owners, residents, and activists. After the smoke settled, did we leave with lessons or scars?  - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD 

    Social Justice & Civil Rights Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 36 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 40:30


    During the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were granted basic Civil Rights after the Civil War. A number of eras and movements occurred afterward, such as the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights movement to further the fight for equality in this country. Where are we now with the understanding of where we are as a country today? What have we accomplished? What is in our way? We take a look back on our conversations about race, social justice, and civil rights with Rudy Nickens, Starsky Wilson, and Amy Hunter.   What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD   

    The Arts in St. Louis Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 36 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 31:09


    St. Louis has one of the fastest-growing art scenes in the country today. The arts have always had deep roots and purpose for many people who live here. We spoke with Dr. Marty Casey about how the city's issue with violent crime inspired her to start the UnGUN Institute, Cbabi Bayoc about representation in art, and Liya Beth LeFlor and Marsha Cann about the power of poetry.  - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD 

    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 35 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 51:20


    According to a poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos, approximately 6 in 10 Americans believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are "a good thing." But Missouri is apart of a large number of states where anti-DEI bills are being introduced. Take a look back at our DEI conversations with professionals in the St. Louis area. This episode features Chief DEI Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., Valerie Patton, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis' President & CEO, Martha Garcia-Kampen, and VP of DEI for Caleres, Amy Hunter. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD     

    Health & Wellness Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 34 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 50:35


    We are looking back at some of our favorite conversations about mental health and health disparities with Influencer Koran Bolden, Therapist Candice Cox, and Dr. Mati Haltshwayo Davis, the Director of Health for the City of St. Louis. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD   

    Starting a 5-Star Dining Business w/ Juwan Rice | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 33 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 51:50


    In 2023, a luxury dining establishment debuted in downtown St. Louis called Rated Test Kitchen. The owner is an award-winning Chef and St. Louis native, 22-year-old Juwan Rice. He and Carol discuss what it was like a business, inspiration, and much more.  What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD 

    Men's Health & Prostate Cancer w/ Mellve Shahid | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 32 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 32:24


    This month is Men's Health Awareness this month and Carol sits down with the Executive Director of The Empowerment Network Mellve Shahid to talk about Prostate Cancer. A disease that black men are nearly 2x's more likely to be diagnosed and die from.   To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast!

    Combating Pharmacy Deserts with Marcus Howard | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 31 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 55:20


    Businesses like Walgreens and CVS are closing many stores nationwide, creating pharmacy deserts, specifically in underserved and underrepresented communities.  Carol is joined by Dr. Marcus Howard to talk about how he is combating this crisis in St. Louis by filling in the gap with GreaterHealth Pharmacy in the DelmarDivine. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

    Black & Gay in St. Louis w/ Vincent Flewellen | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 30 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 52:24


    June is recognized around the world as PRIDE month, where we focus on the visibility and inclusion of the people of the LGBTQ+ community. Carol is joined by Vincent Flewellen, Associate Vice President for DEI and Chief Diversity Officer at Webster University, to have a personal conversation as a black gay man in St. Louis. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

    Black Maternal Health w/ Dineo Khabele | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 29 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 38:19


    The CDC says the Black maternal health crisis is a state of emergency. Black mothers in Missouri are three times as likely to die within a year of giving birth compared to white mothers, according to the state's Department of Health & Senior Services. Host Carol Daniel discusses the issue and what can be done with Washington University's Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Dineo Khabele. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

    Understanding and Addressing Internalized & Structural Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 41:46


    Transforming Academic Achievement w/ Kelvin Adams | Listen, St. Louis Ep. 27 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 38:59


    Host Carol Daniel and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation, Kelvin Adams, talk about the achievement gap in students in this country. Are we still on a steady road of improvement since desegregation? Or are there things that still haven't been addressed? What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Economic Equity & Closing the Wage Gap with Economonist William Rodgers | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 61:16


    How much more vibrant would the St. Louis economy be if more African Americans thrived educationally, financially, and emotionally? Join Carol Daniel and economist William M. Rodgers III, from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Institute for Economic Equity, for a discussion about how wage gaps impact the entire region.    The Institute's recently published 2024 State of Economic Equity delves into factors that underpin economic inequity, including the role of mental health and disconnected youth.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Addressing Trauma in the Black Community w/ Candice Cox | Listen, St. Louis Ep. 25 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 50:45


    African Americans have the highest rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder compared to any other racial group. Candice Cox, Therapist and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. (Keep Healing and Overcoming Struggles), joins Carol to discuss how we got here and what needs to be done to overcome trauma and ensure mental well-being. To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

    Alzheimer's in the Black Community with Researcher Joy Balls-Berry | Listen, St. Louis Ep. 24 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 58:12


    Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their families are more likely to struggle accessing care due to bias in the medical system. Joy Balls-Berry, associate professor at Washington University Medical School, studies those inequities and joins #ListenStLouis host Carol Daniel to discuss the role bias plays in healthcare and why researchers need more diversity in their clinical trials.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below!   To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

    Being Unhoused in STL with Angela Coleman | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Episode 21 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 40:11


    Every night, thousands of young people go to sleep without the safety, stability, and support of a family or a home, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. In St. Louis City, Black residents are four times as likely to be homeless as their white counterparts according to the city's Department of Human Services.    But beyond those numbers, what is the day-to-day experience of a young, unhoused Black person in our region? Angela Coleman shares her story of being unhoused for 16 years with host Carol Daniel.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below!   To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.   Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

    Protecting our Teachers with Sheryl Rogers | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Episode 21 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 30:31


    While teaching at Normandy High School, Sheryl Rogers suffered a violent attack by a student. The video went viral and sparked a conversation about how we can protect our teachers. Host Carol Daniel sat down with her to discuss her career and how we can nurture our educators' well-being.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know by writing in on our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

    St. Louis Black Poets and the Healing Power of Words | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep.21 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 64:43


    Television & Film Producer Lyah LeFlore and Author & Poet Marsha Cann sit down with Carol to talk about the impact poetry has on healing and transforming lives. Did you like what you heard? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis to tell us what you thought about this conversation and to experience more of #ListenStLouis.

    Revitalizing its Legacy & Renewing the East St. Louis Community | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep.20 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 46:08


    St. Louis American Columnist James Ingram discusses why East. Louis is a city to be proud of, its history and why the population has declined and received a bad reputation in the region. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Breaking Barriers as the First Female President of Harris-Stowe State University | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep.19 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 55:10


    LaTonia Collins Smith made history as the first female president of Harris-Stowe University. This Women's History Month, host Carol Daniel sits down with her to discuss her career at St. Louis's only historically Black university.  Visit our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstl to let us know your thoughts on this conversation.

    Civic Pride in the St. Louis Black Community | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep.18 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 33:24


    Nearly two decades ago, Tatum Polk co-founded 314 Day. The local holiday, marked by the area code most associated with St. Louis, has continued to grow throughout the region. He joins Carol Daniel to discuss what feelings he wants to inspire throughout our region. What did you think of the episode?  Visit our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstl to let us know your thoughts on this conversation.

    Rev. Starsky Wilson on Where Ferguson Uprising Has Left Us | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep.17 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 53:30


    Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with Rev. Starsky Wilson to reflect on the #Ferguson uprising ten years later. St. John's Church (The Beloved Community) where Wilson was pastor, became a gathering place for the peaceful protests that followed the police-involved shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014. Daniel and Wilson discuss how his work during that time has led him to his current focus on child wellbeing at the Children's Defense Fund (Linked: https://cdfca.org/staff/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/).   What did you think about this conversation? Leave your thoughts below!   Subscribe to Nine PBS so you never miss an episode of #ListenStLouis! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

    STL Educator Raises Alarm About Reading Rate | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep. 16 | Nine PBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 61:36


    “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free,” said abolitionist Frederick Douglass.     Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with one man who wants to ensure Black children are free by helping them to become confident, competent readers by the end of third grade. Julius B. Anthony, founder and president of St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature, is working to increase literacy among Black children. In this episode, they will discuss supporting Black literature, fostering a love of reading and what leads to illiteracy.   Subscribe to Nine PBS so you never miss an episode of #ListenStLouis! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

    Unraveling Black History Pt. 2: Defining Critical Race Theory (CRT) | Listen, St. Louis Podcast | Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 60:44


    Discover the roots of #BlackHistoryMonth in this with historians Jerome E. Morris and Priscilla Dowden-White. They share insights on the resistance to teaching Black history, delve into Critical Race Theory, and explore its societal impact.   To experience more from #ListenStLouis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Why Knowing Black History is Critical to the Nation Living Up to its Ideas (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 32:58


    Scholars Dr. Jerome E. Harris and Rev. Priscilla Dowden-White tell us why knowing Black history is critical to the nation living up to its ideals. To experience more from Listen, St. Louis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    Cancer Disparities in the Black Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 56:00


    Carol and Dr. Lannis Hall unpack Cancer disparities in the St. Louis Black Community, causes and prevention, and the need for research participation.  To experience more from Listen, St. Louis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

    How Can the Black Church Regain Relevance Among Millennials?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 48:54


    Bishop Geoffrey Dudley of New Life Church in O'Fallon, IL, sits down with Carol Daniel to discuss the Christian faith in the Black community, where it's at today, and why there's an increased lack of interest in younger generations.

    St. Louis internationally known artist explains why diversity in art has a positive impact in the lives of black people.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 53:48


    Carol invites Cbabi Bayoc to talk about the importance of representation in art and the impact of the historical lack.

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