Meet + Support The Spring 2022 Cohort of WEPOWER Biz Accelerator!

Meet + Support The Spring 2022 Cohort of WEPOWER Biz Accelerator!

May 4, 2022 Meet + Support The Spring 2022 Cohort of WEPOWER Accelerator! WEPOWER is beyond thrilled to welcome our third ever cohort of WEPOWER Accelerator, our accelerator for Black…

A “One-Of-A-Kind” Team: An Interview with WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building Team

A “One-Of-A-Kind” Team: An Interview with WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building Team

March 30, 2022 A “One-Of-A-Kind” Team: An Interview with WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building Team WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building team came together with interviewer Whitney Bembenek to share about their backgrounds,…

13 Black and Latinx Women graduate from WEPOWER’s Chisolm’s Chair Fellowship, prepare to pursue public leadership positions

13 Black and Latinx Women graduate from WEPOWER’s Chisolm’s Chair Fellowship, prepare to pursue public leadership positions

March 18, 2022 13 Black and Latinx Women graduate from WEPOWER’s Chisolm’s Chair Fellowship, prepare to pursue public leadership positions In its second year, the Fellowship is designed to support…

Letting Curiosity Lead

Letting Curiosity Lead

November 23, 2021 Letting Curiosity Lead By Vanessa Pimblott I have a longstanding nickname that my grandma gave me: Sinvergüenza. It’s Spanish for “bold and without shame.” She has always…

A Catalyst for Change

A Catalyst for Change

September 20, 2021 A Catalyst for Change By Marie Franklin   “I am and always will be a catalyst for change.” -Shirley Chisholm   Our street was horrible. It was…

WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership

WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership

September 1, 2021 WEPOWER Recruits Second Cohort of Black and Latinx Women Preparing For Public Leadership In its second year, the Fellowship is designed to support and train Black and…

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…

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 WEPOWER Capital Will Accelerate Community Owned Wealth and Create Economic Growth…

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…

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…