For more than 20 years, Mr. McKissack was the research half of an award-winning duet who produced a raft of children’s books that dispel the myth of an African-American history bereft of dignity and achievement.
Rabbi Diamond was a Hillel rabbi for 36 years, 23 at Washington University. He was also an adjunct professor in Asian and Near Eastern languages and literature at the university. Families who came to Hillel St. Louis went on to start Central Reform Congregation. He left St. Louis in 1995.
When she died last week, a few days past her 96th birthday, Martyl was just weeks away from the opening of her next exhibit. Her artwork is in the Smithsonian, private collects, libraries, art galleries and museums from coast to coast.
“He was a humble leader who never looked for any accolades,” said his daughter, Candace Bond McKeever. But recognitions abounded. He helped develop and promote community health care. He served on the St. Louis Police Board and was co-chairman of a committee that strengthened the Metropolitan Sewer District.
Being turned away from military stores that even prisoners of war could shop in and denied a loan even after he was a doctor grated on him and prompted him to work for change. His civic engagement included Missouri Board of the Healing Arts, the Physicians Health Association board, the Police Board and symphony and garden boards.
Though she often disagreed with her church, the sister of Loretto said, “How can I not be Catholic? I was born into it in so many ways, some that I’m not even aware of. The church offers things you can’t get elsewhere.” A memorial Mass will be celebrated March 19.
Taylor S. Desloge, whose background in economics and law fueled both his business career in the steel industry and his service as a civic leader, died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was 91.
Richard Stith was a decorated war veteran with a gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. A successful insurance executive, he served two terms as mayor of Clayton. He spoke up for minorities and people with disabilities.
Dr. Suzanne Saueressig Riegel, who died Friday, transformed the Humane Society here from an understaffed, underequipped animal shelter with a two-room “hothouse” for offices, into one of the largest veterinarian medical centers in the Midwest.
Miles Vesich, one of St. Louis’ most prolific set designers and art directors for television, videos and theatrical productions, died Tues., Jan. 22 at Mercy Hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. He was 62.
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Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.
When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.
Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice today when he announced that conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh’s sculptured bust will be formally installed in the Capitol at 1 p.m.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Author M.M. Costantin, who has lived near the Loop for more than 40 years, compiled a photo book that shows Delmar when it was bustling, when it was dangerous and when it came back to life.
They arrived four years ago as fifth-graders, behind in their work and not used to rigorous classes, but they've advanced rapidly and have a strong academic grounding for high school.
The Beacon's Mary Delach Leonard and Rob Koenig extensively covered flooding in 2011 in Missouri. Now this coverage is compiled in an iBook. Read the stories.
Isley, a world-class guitarist as well as a gifted songwriter, communicates and connects swith an audience on an intimate level at "An Evening of Music and Discussion." He is hosting the event on Thursday in O'Fallon, Mo.
Like many artists, dancer Antonio Douthit hears a different drummer. But the drumbeat that changed his life at 16 wasn’t in his head. It wafted from a window on Washington Avenue. Douthit comes home for a May 25 performance in "Spring to Dance."
Justin Leszcz started getting into the world of farming by foraging and tending a very small urban farm. He now sells miscellaneous product to various restaurants in town and can be seen at farmers' markets selling his popcorn and corn meal.
Donna Korando is the Beacon's arts and features editor. You can contact her at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Twenty winners will split a million dollars and a wide array of professional services after this year's Arch Grants competition. Victors will also see one-on-one business mentoring in their prize package. The diverse group includes everything from biotech concerns to fashion enterprises.
Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.
The Academy of Science-St. Louis hosts tours of EarthDance, an organic farm, and the Monsanto Agronomics and Breeding Facility May 21-22. The workshop is meant to prompt discussion and answer questions about these two competing philosophies of food production.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Vernon Bowman's challenge to Monsanto Co.'s patent on its Roundup Ready soybean seeds was billed as a David vs. Goliath contest. Goliath won and won big. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an Indiana soybean farmer had violated Monsanto's patent on its genetically engineered soybean seeds.
Sally Altman is the Beacon's Health and Science editor. You can contact her at saltman@stlbeacon.org.
Last week, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura sacrificed his crown as the King of America. He faced an individual decision to play against the best in the nation or the best on the planet. Find out what happened at that world-level tournament.
Our world sees rapid change in many ways -- how we view women, races, sexual minorities and other populations, for instance. While a daily delivery of new and different can be exhausting, it can force us to reflect and consider how to move forward, often incrementally, toward what is good and what bring value to our lives.
Paying professors less, increasing online courses and raising class size might make the bill cheaper, but the value of the degree will be less, as well. It's not that there are no solutions, but the easy ones create their own problems.
Donna Korando is the Beacon's Voices editor. You can contact her and submit opinion pieces for possible publication at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.