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
July 13, 2021
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
Being a part of this growing neighborhood here in Fox Park and a contributor to its positive changes is a blessing to me, and getting to reinvest our profits into improving life and opportunities for ...
June 18, 2021
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
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 they’d great...
March 29, 2021
2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort
2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort
After receiving 100+ applications, interviewing nearly 40 semi-finalists and inviting 21 finalists to be considered by 1,600+ St. Louisans who participated in the community vote, we have selected 10 B...
March 15, 2021
A Whole Different Vibration
A Whole Different Vibration
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 heard poets describe the moment insp...
February 26, 2021
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice is my favorite word, but I want it to be more. I want to see it leap from the pages of books, protest signs and my dreams for the future until justice is the air we breathe.