Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
August 21, 2021 Supporting the Soles of St. Louis By Jaquan Vassel I’m a certified pedorthist–someone who specializes in footwear. I help people find the right type of footwear for their feet, specializing in the needs of people with diabetes…
WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis
WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis
August 5, 2021 WEPOWER Launches $1.5 Million Fund to Invest in Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs in North St. Louis St. Louis, MO – Today, WEPOWER, a community of Black and Latinx change-makers and entrepreneurs building political and economic power…
The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
July 9, 2021 The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras By Patrick Clapp Different people are exposed to different worlds, and at times there is overlap. There’s a world where people have everything…
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
June 18, 2021 Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day One excellent way to celebrate Juneteenth today and everyday is to support local Black-owned businesses such as these. Each was chosen as a member of the Elevate/Elevar Accelerator, and…
2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort
2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort
MARCH 30, 2021 2021 Elevate/Elevar Cohort Become a Guest Expert Become a Mentor Welcome Our Second Cohort of Elevate/Elevar Accelerator Entrepreneurs! We are thrilled to announce the members of our newest Elevate/Elevar Accelerator Cohort! After receiving 100+ applications, interviewing nearly…
A Whole Different Vibration
A Whole Different Vibration
MARCH 15, 2021 A Whole Different Vibration by Fatimah Muhammad with Joey Saunders Entrepreneurialism is in my blood, passed down by my parents and grandparents. My fascination with bees, on the other hand, came about suddenly, almost like I’ve…
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice Is My Favorite Word
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Justice Is My Favorite Word by Councilwoman and Inaugural Chisholm’s Chair Fellow Nicole Greer with Joey Saunders Justice is my favorite word, but I want it to be more. I want to see it leap from…
Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders
Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders WEPOWER friends, Happy Black History Month! This month is as much about our history as it is about staying awake together, reimagining a safer and more…
Our Dreams Hold Hands
Our Dreams Hold Hands
JANUARY 29, 2021 Our Dreams Hold Hands by Tiffany Wesley with Joey Saunders I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the interconnectedness of dreams. How our ancestors’ dreams reach out and hold onto, a grandmother’s, a father’s, his daughter’s….
2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice
2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice
JANUARY 1, 2021 2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice This December, I have especially appreciated both the small and big things in my life: the taste of my favorite dessert, the smell of Christmas trees, the…