July 14, 2022
You Have a Future in This: How vision can help build a village
You Have a Future in This: How vision can help build a village
There’s a particular type of inheritance from being a person of color in North St. Louis and other places like this. But we’ve got to learn to bury that inheritance and create a new one together: ...
June 13, 2022
Keeping Kids at the Center
Keeping Kids at the Center
Quality, affordable ECE is deeply important for our hard-working families and the futures of our incredible children, and it will be more supported in the region when we are more united.
May 4, 2022
Meet + Support The Spring 2022 Cohort of WEPOWER Biz Accelerator!
Meet + Support The Spring 2022 Cohort of WEPOWER Biz Accelerator!
WEPOWER is beyond thrilled to welcome our third ever cohort of the Accelerator, our accelerator for Black and Latinx-owned companies.
March 30, 2022
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
WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building team came together with interviewer Whitney Bembenek to share about their backgrounds, personal visions, superpowers, and the meaning of their work.
March 18, 2022
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
In its second year, the Chisolm's Chair Fellowship is designed to support and train Black and Latinx women as they pursue public leadership in St. Louis.
November 24, 2021
Letting Curiosity Lead
Letting Curiosity Lead
I have a longstanding nickname that my grandma gave me: Sinvergüenza. It’s Spanish for “bold and without shame.”
September 20, 2021
A Catalyst for Change
A Catalyst for Change
Marie Franklin is a mother, grandmother, caretaker, leader, community organizer, Chisholm’s Chair alum, and life-long East St. Louis resident.
September 1, 2021
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
In its second year, the Fellowship is designed to support and train Black and Latinx women to hold public leadership in St. Louis
August 21, 2021
Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
Supporting the Soles of St. Louis
Vassel’s Comfort Shoes and Custom Insoles is advancing this industry to a new standard, using quality customer service to grow health equity for the community. Why only help someone for the short-te...
August 4, 2021
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
WEPOWER Capital Will Accelerate Community Owned Wealth and Create Economic Growth in Historically Divested Communities