August 19, 2024
The Fierce Urgency of Now | Charli’s 2024 Garden Party Remarks
The Fierce Urgency of Now | Charli’s 2024 Garden Party Remarks
Our liberation calls on our resilience, for us to remain accountable, as Dr. King called it, to “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” And, our freedom also calls us to remain steadfast to our boldest dream...
August 9, 2024
Then, now, and forever honoring Mike Brown Jr.
Then, now, and forever honoring Mike Brown Jr.
Do you remember where you were on August 9th, 2014? I will never forget. I was the Executive Director and co-founder of inspireSTL, a St. Louis-based direct service education organization focused on s...
August 2, 2024
Why Aug 16 is So Special to Me
Why Aug 16 is So Special to Me
I don’t know about you, but my heart has been heavy over the past few weeks. My usually fast-moving feet have been dragging. Rest hasn’t been so restful. So much is at stake ALL AT ONCE. That dist...
August 1, 2024
WEPOWER Relaunches Biz Accelerator for STL-Based Black and Latinx Businesses
WEPOWER Relaunches Biz Accelerator for STL-Based Black and Latinx Businesses
The Accelerators will provide entrepreneur development, access to capital, and mentorship. One 12-week program will be specific to Black and Latinx construction industry business owners, while the oth...
May 9, 2024
A Day Without Childcare, STL – Action Alerts
A Day Without Childcare, STL – Action Alerts
Last year, thousands of child care providers, parents, and advocates joined the DayWithoutChildCare to demand the funding we need for a 21st century child care system. And on Monday, May 13th… we’...
December 19, 2023
On the Right Side of History
On the Right Side of History
Now, more than ever, we need your support. We need you to join us as a donor and partner in this work. Your partnership is the driving force towards living out our shared mission and collective future...
October 24, 2023
Cherly’s Herbs Heads to Vegas with Eye on Expansion
Cherly’s Herbs Heads to Vegas with Eye on Expansion
International herbs and botanical extracts purveyor Cheryl’s Herbs will be at the SupplySide West and Food Ingredients North America trade show in Las Vegas from October 25-26.
August 21, 2023
Charli Cooksey | We Can Do This
Charli Cooksey | We Can Do This
We CAN do THIS. We can create our way to a better world, a better St. Louis, and more neigborhoods that nurture instead of harm the bodies and lives of Black and Brown families.
August 21, 2023
Nyara Williams | WEOUTSIDE
Nyara Williams | WEOUTSIDE
Friday, August 18th at Missouri’s Botanical Garden, WEPOWER hosted their second ever Garden Party. Filmmaker Nyara Williams premiered a documentary on behalf of WEPOWER and shared some reflections a...