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African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, and this disparity has grown deeper over time. Angela Clabon, CEO of Myrtle Davis Hilliard Comprehensive Health Centers, and Dale Wrigley, Director of Engagement & Advocacy with Saint Louis Effort for AIDS, encourage medical providers to make HIV testing a standard of care so that patients can know their status. They invite all people to get tested in order for treatment to begin early, especially since treatment has become more effective in recent years.

Jade Harrell with Dr. Flint Fowler, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.

As part of a greater strategy for proactive expansion and deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is planning to open a new Club to serve youth ages 6-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities.

Starting this summer, a new Boys & Girls Club will open in Ferguson Middle School, located at 701 January Avenue, to serve approximately 400 members.

What has happened since the death of Michael Brown last August reflects a series of broken relationships; between communities of color and law enforcement; between the affluent and the poor; between whites and blacks; between government and the governed; and between those with jobs and the unemployed. Any response to these underlying causes of tension and unrest must attempt to address one or more of these challenges.

“Creating a Boys & Girls Club in the Ferguson area will produce positive outcomes in a community that has been subsumed with difficult realties and negative images. Moving a successful youth focused organization into Ferguson like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, which has a long track record of success, can bolster young people’s attitudes and give them a sense of hope. A new club will enrich our children’s lives and the city by helping its youth build strong character, graduate from high school with a plan for life, and become productive citizens,” said Dr. Flint Fowler, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis President.

Here is the printable Summer Camp Brochure please share http://www.bgcstl.org/Libraries/Documents/BGCSTL_SummerCamp2015_FMSC.sflb.ashx

This second installment of A Man's Response forces the fellas to examine "What Does a Brother Do?" post Ferguson.

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Discover H.E.A.L. 2015, a Creative Arts Showcase at Kiener Plaza ~ Sponsored by D.F.P.M

Our guest is Tiffiney J. Mills, Founder

What better way to reflect, bridge gaps, ease tensions, and connect all walks of life, than through talented artists of all kinds, great food, and powerful St. Louis area leaders delivering uplifting messages of hope?

The St. Louis-based organization, H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love, will kicked off this spring in high gear with their inaugural creative arts showcase, HEAL 2015.

As a community it’s time for our beautiful city to H.E.A.L., blossom, and unite. So bring the family to this multi-cultural event, and come have a wonderful time.

With prolific speakers such as; Ken Hardin, Barbara McClain, Steven Vasser, Leandra Green, Reba Dabney, and Rick and Lisa Wallace, HEAL 2015 was initiated to create an atmosphere where LOVE could be accepted.


Held in March, HEAL 2015’s amazing exposé also featured; paintings, music, poetry, dance, culinary arts, drama, and care packages for the homeless.

H.E.A.L., Helping Everyone Accept Love, is an upstart organization founded by Tiffiney J. Mills, who used the creative arts to overcome a great deal of adversity, and understands it’s powerful therapeutic benefits.

With the tragic events our city has endured in 2014; the devoted members of H.E.A.L. all have similar testimonies, and share the love of the creative arts. This organization is committed to sharing the creative arts to begin H.E.A.Ling not only our community, but our children through events and functions such as “HEAL 2015”.

H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love Website: www.heal2015.org

Dr. Kira Banks, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Saint Louis University, examines how to dismantle racism and, in the meantime, how to help people who are experiencing it cope with it and avoid its negative effects. She speaks about the effects of racism as a chronic stresser and how to achieve emotional emancipation through discussion and social support.

GUESTS:

March for Babies - St. Louis 2015

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 9:00AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Langenberg Field in Forest Park
5620 Grand Dr
St. Louis, MO 63112

Get your friends, family and co-workers to join us and walk to support the health of all babies. The St. Louis March for Babies is April 25 at Forest Park – it’s a great event for families with lots of child-friendly activities!

Your real reward is knowing that you’re helping babies.

St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones with details and idea behind the 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment and Job Fair
Saturday, April 25 following Money Smart Week 2015 (April 18-25)

Money Smart Week hosts over 200 classes, events and seminars to help people learn about personal money management. The courses are free and designed for all ages. Classes include help for women, small businesses, youth, students, retirees and more meet their financial goals.

The Financial Empowerment and Job Fair will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at St. Louis Community College – Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Ave.

Frankie Muse Freeman, age 98, shares her story of civil rights activism and how she became a lawyer in a deeply segregated society. She was a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and helped enact progress through the Civil Rights Commission.

Today on STL Community Connections

Russ Signorino, Executive Director, Gateway EITC and
Duane Foster, instructor, with feature cast of The Wiz performance at Normandy HS.

Aired 15-04-04 KATZ-AM KMJM-FM iHeart Radio

Sister Mary Antona Ebo speaks about her inspiration for civil rights activism and reflects on the meaning of her walk in Selma 50 years ago. She stresses the importance of daily prayer and bringing God into our homes and hearts.

Rachel Deffenbaugh, Urban Farm Manager at Gateway Greening, and Connie Fisher, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, discuss how gardening can be integrated into self-care. They share how a garden can be a place where people enjoy work and exercise, connect with their community through sharing food and flowers, and be spiritually mindful of the life they are living.

Jade Harrell and Dr. Gerald Higginbotham shares his Selma 50th Anniversary experience, the Watts riots, a Pilot's point-of-view and an ignited passion for real progress for the people!!!

The loss of a child is considered one of the most traumatic experiences, regardless of a child’s age. Debbie Cochran, Executive Director of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, and Teresa Brassfield, Registered Nurse and Share Coordinator at DePaul Hospital, speak about how loved ones can support a family grieving the loss of an infant. They also discuss the many resources that are available for grieving St. Louis families.

Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing and host of the local weekly talk show, “Going Beyond,” shares what makes up a resilient community and what you can do to make your neighborhood stronger, more resilient and more trauma-informed. He recognizes the importance of knowing your neighbors and utilizing the principles of empowerment, transparency, respect, and collaboration when engaging in community development.

Alive and Well STL ambassadors speak about how trauma and toxic stress affect us emotionally and physically. They discuss a case study of a 51-year-old man who has been to the Emergency Room four times in the last two months because of chest pain. He has suffered trauma throughout his life and the ambassadors evaluate how this is affecting his physical well-being.

Alive and Well STL ambassadors share how they became involved and why they share the message. They also analyze a case study about a man leaving prison and re-entering the community after serving 2 years. The ambassadors evaluate the options to help him live safely and with opportunities.

Executive Director of Youth Achievers, Trayvond Jacobs shares details for their latest highly acclaimed Black History Month dance & arts presentation, "Through the Eyes of the Youth" Feb 28th 2015 at the Florissant Civic Center.

Visit www.danceplus.org

Followed by:
A Conversation with Our History...Part 2 of my exclusive conversation with Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine".

Aired 15-02-21

At an event for Alive and Well STL ambassadors Jennifer Brinkmann of the Regional Health Commission encourages community members to engage by visiting AliveandWellSTL.com. Rosetta Keeton, also RHC staff, discusses assumptions and why we should let people tell their own story. Ambassador Tinley speaks about how we can each help our community become more trauma-informed.

Dr. Johnetta Craig, Chief Medical Officer at Family Care Health Centers, and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Access Consultant at the St. Louis Regional Health Commission and also a long-time patient of Dr. Craig’s, speak about the confidence and wellbeing that comes with acquiring health insurance and, in turn, eliminating stress. They discuss how the recent policy developments in insurance allow patients to secure reasonably priced treatment and allow doctors to help patients to their maximum capacity.

Our host Bethany Johnson-Javois in on site at the first Alive and Well STL Ambassador Open House. Ambassadors Erin and Danny present the Bonfyre app, through which community members can have conversations about trauma and its effects. Other ambassadors spoke of a group discussion about a case study in which a student is continually acting out in class, exhibiting trauma-related behavioral issues.

Connie Fisher, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, and Riisa Easley, Project Director at St. Louis Regional System of Care, give advice for moving past negativity and gaining and sharing hope. They recommend practicing acceptance, starting the day with positivity, and being honest about pain so you can make a difference in your health.