The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis @ULSTL held its 2026 Salute to Blacks in Media Luncheon at the Marriott St. Louis Grand recently and paid tribute to 10 amazing professionals who are making a difference personally and professionally. Congratulations to our 2026 honorees: Damon Arnold Jay Gill Morgan Harris DJ Kut Jasmine Osby Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker Cam Rhodes/ VOP Denisha Thomas Kenya Vaughn Malik Wilson Each of these individuals brings a unique perspective and an unwavering commitment to their work. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the example they set for future generations pursuing careers in media. Thank you to Carol Daniel for serving as our emcee and to Akberet Boykin-Farr, Chairwoman of the Urban League Board of Directors, for joining me in honoring these outstanding professionals. My appreciation also goes to Pastor Cedric Portis for providing the invocation, Rhoda G. for sharing her musical talents and Morgan Harris and DJ Kut for their thoughtful remarks. Thank you to everyone who joined us to recognize these deserving honorees. To our honorees, thank you for using your platforms to make a difference. Your work matters, and your contributions deserve to be celebrated! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #NABJ

The Urban League’s @ULSTL Salute to Women in Leadership celebrated some of the most accomplished and influential women from our region, across our nation and around the world during the 2026 Gala. Each honoree represents the very best of leadership—using her talents, position and influence to open doors, strengthen communities and create opportunities for others. Our Lifetime Achievement Honorees were: • Pam Grier • Jayne Kennedy • Dr. Aysha Mubarak of the Kingdom of Bahrain Our distinguished regional Salute Honorees were: • Rhonda Spears Bell • Kelly Pollock • Constance Taylor • LaTonya AnNoor • Juanita Logan • Stephanie Vojicic • Christie Kuhns • Robin Carey Boyd • Sheila Forrest • Beth-Anne Yakubu • Lavette Jamison-Hamilton We were also honored to welcome legendary civil rights icon Xernona Clayton as our special guest and enjoy outstanding entertainment from Ruben Studdard and 3 Central. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Urban League Guild, our sponsors, staff, volunteers and every guest who helped make this remarkable evening possible. Supporting women helps our institutions grow stronger, our communities become more resilient and our collective future becomes brighter. Congratulations to each of these outstanding women on this well-deserved recognition. #SaluteToWomenInLeadership #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #UrbanLeagueSTL #WomenInLeadership #Leadership #Legacy

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis joins @ULSTL the City of Dellwood and our entire region in mourning the passing of Mayor Reggie Jones, a dedicated public servant, passionate community advocate, and trusted partner in our efforts to strengthen North St. Louis County. He was also a dear friend and true partner in helping make North City and County better personally and professionally. Mayor Jones loved Dellwood and devoted himself to improving the lives of its residents. He was an excellent Mayor! Through some of our region’s most challenging moments, he remained committed to rebuilding, restoring hope, and creating greater opportunities for the families and businesses he served. I had the privilege of working alongside Mayor Jones on several important initiatives throughout the Ferguson–Dellwood corridor, including the Urban League Senior Living Center, which opened in 2024 and provides 44 quality housing units for seniors, and Urban League Plaza, now under construction along West Florissant Avenue. These projects reflect a vision Mayor Jones and I shared: that Dellwood, Ferguson and North County deserve meaningful investment, quality housing and continued progress. The seniors LOVED him as he made regular visits to our building. Mayor Jones understood that rebuilding a community requires more than new buildings. It requires leadership, partnership, and an unwavering belief in the people who call that community home. He brought that belief to everything he did, whether advocating for seniors, supporting young people, or working to ensure Dellwood continued to move forward. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched, the progress he championed, and the community he served with such pride and dedication. On behalf of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Mayor Jones’s family, friends, and colleagues, as well as to the entire City of Dellwood. #ReggieJones #MayorReggieJones #Dellwood #ULSTL #UrbanLeague

THANK YOU, ST. LOUIS! The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis @ULSTL concluded this year’s Urban Expo with a powerful day of community, wellness, resources and family fun. Throughout our Urban Expo events, we served thousands of individuals and families from across the region. The Community Empowerment Festival welcomed families to the UL Headquarters for free book bags and school supplies, back-to-school physicals, immunizations, health screenings, dental services, financial and homeownership education, utility assistance, tornado disaster relief, haircuts, workshops, food, toys, prizes, children’s activities and much more. We also held the Urban League Young Professionals’ Next Generation Walk and the Save Our Sisters Maternal Health Expo, expanding the day’s focus on health, connection and empowerment. These services remain especially important as many families continue recovering from the May 2025 tornado, including individuals still living in hotels, waiting for home repairs or navigating insurance challenges. The Urban League remains committed to helping our community recover, rebuild and move forward! A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Board of Directors, staff and volunteers whose dedication made Urban Expo 2026 possible. Because of your support, thousands of people were connected with resources that will continue making a difference long after the event. #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #UrbanExpo #CommunityEmpowerment

Just two days away! Join the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis @ULSTL this Saturday, August 15, for a full day of community, wellness, resources and family fun! Urban Expo Community Empowerment Festival 10 AM–3 PM | Urban League Headquarters Enjoy free health screenings, financial and homeownership education, haircuts, workshops, children’s activities, food, school supplies, giveaways and much more. No registration is required. CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE BOOK BAGS Also happening Saturday: Next Generation Walk 9 AM | Fountain Park, 4901 Fountain Ave. Community warm-up begins at 8:45 AM. Join the Urban League Young Professionals to promote health, unity and a brighter future. Register: ulstl.com/next-gen-walk-2026… Save Our Sisters Black Maternal Health Expo Noon–5 PM | Urban League Headquarters New and expectant mothers and their villages are invited for important health information, a panel presented by WashU Medicine, lunch, free diapers, giveaways and a keynote presentation from Olympian Dawn Harper Nelson. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6Ttp… Urban League Headquarters 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63113 Make plans to join us this Saturday for a powerful day of connection, support and empowerment! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #UrbanExpo #StLouis

This Saturday, August 15, the Urban League @ULSTL invites you to join us for the second weekend of our Annual Urban Expo—a full day focused on health, housing, resources, family fun, opportunity and community! We’ll begin the morning at Fountain Park, 4901 Fountain Ave., with our Urban League Young Professionals’ Next Generation Walk. Warm-up begins at 8:45 AM, and the walk starts at 9 AM as we come together to promote health, unity, and a brighter future for the next generation. Register here: ulstl.com/next-gen-walk-2026… From 10 AM–3 PM, join us at Urban League Headquarters, 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., for our Urban Expo Community Empowerment Festival, featuring free resources for individuals and families, including school supplies, health screenings, financial and homeownership information, children’s activities, food, giveaways, and more. No registration required for entry! CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES! And from noon–5 PM, our Save Our Sisters Maternal Health Expo will create an important space for new and expectant moms, and their villages to connect, learn, and be supported. We are honored to welcome Olympian Dawn Harper Nelson, who will share her powerful birth story, along with valuable information and conversation presented by WashU Medicine. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6Ttp… These events reflect what the Urban League is all about: bringing people together, connecting families with resources, and creating opportunities for our community to thrive. We hope you and your family will join us! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #UrbanExpo #StLouis #BackToSchool

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE IN NEED OF FOOD, TOILETRIES, BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES! We are prepared to serve up to 5,000 people today with a large scale distribution at our headquarters on Kingshighway and Page/ MLK from 12-3! The Urban League @ULSTL and our partners are setting up as we speak! You won’t want to miss it! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #BackToSchool #UrbanExpoDriveThrough

HAPPENING TODAY FROM 10-3 at the Urban League’s @ULSTL Regional Headquarters on Kingshighway! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE IN NEED OF A JOB! We will have over 80 employers on site. Many companies will be hiring on the spot! Don’t miss out on this opportunity! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #SaveOurSons #SaveOurSisters #Jobs #HiringFair

Today marks 13 years since I began serving as President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis @ULSTL. The past 13 years have been filled with tremendous growth, historic milestones and unprecedented challenges. Through it all, our mission has remained the same: Empowering Communities and Changing Lives throughout the St. Louis region! I am incredibly grateful to our Board of Directors, 300 dedicated staff members, volunteers, partners, donors and supporters who have stood with us and helped make this work possible. I also extend my sincere appreciation to @MARCMORIAL and the The @NatUrbanLeague for their continued leadership, partnership and support throughout my tenure. Most importantly, I thank the 225,000 individuals and families who trust us to serve them every day. It remains one of the greatest honors of my life to lead this organization. There is still much more work to be done, and I look forward to continuing that work together! Our best days are ahead of us! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #NationalUrbanLeague #StLouis

It was an honor to once again welcome our The National Urban League President & CEO, @MARCMORIAL, to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis @ULSTL along with NUL SVP @rspearsbell and other members of the leadership team. Marc shared inspiring words with a packed room, reminding us of the power of leadership, service, and collective action to strengthen our communities and expand opportunities for all. His message of hope, resilience, and empowerment resonated deeply with everyone in attendance and reinforced the importance of the work we do together every day. We were proud to present our @NatUrbanLeague CEO with the Drum Major for Justice Award for his tireless efforts across America to make the Urban League Movement even more relevant now and expand our reach and services across this country. The evening was made even more special by the incredible Denise Thimes, who captivated the audience with a beautiful acappella performance that brought warmth, inspiration, and elegance to the gathering. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff, Board of Directors, elected officials, community partners, and supporters who joined us for this memorable occasion. Your presence and continued commitment to our mission helped make this a truly meaningful event. Together, we continue to build on a legacy of leadership, service, and impact as we work to empower communities and change lives throughout the St. Louis region. #NUL #ULSTL #NationalUrbanLeague #UrbanLeagueOfMetropolitanStLouis #MarcHMorial #stlmade

The Urban League @ULSTL was proud to sponsor the St. Louis American’s Salute to Young Leaders Awards Program once again! We were also proud to see one of our own, Tyler Joy, Director of the Women’s Business Center, receive an award this year. She serves over 400 businesses each year with a variety of programs, seminars and consultants to enhance their knowledge and skills. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Melanie Johnson of KSDK News did an amazing job as MC once again alongside Raven Whitener who runs the St. Louis American Foundation and Michael Holmes who chairs its Board. The Urban League has worked with the American for almost a century and is always proud to support their efforts to uplift others! Best wishes on their continued success! #StLAmerican #ULSTL #UrbanLeague

The @ULSTL Urban League, RBC and our community partners came together for “A Weekend of Service” to support families and neighborhoods still recovering from the May 2025 tornado. Together, we rehabbed homes, demolished buildings, helped remove debris, clear lots, connect residents to jobs and resources, distributed essential supplies, and deliver food and resources to homes supporting elderly and disabled residents in tornado-damaged neighborhoods. Almost 2,000 people attended the Save Our Sons + Sisters Hiring & Resource Fair, and thousands of families were served during our largest community distribution ever! Over $1,000,000 ONE MILLION DOLLARS in resources were infused into the community during this effort! Thank you to every partner, donor, supporter, and resident who stood with us throughout the weekend. While the weekend may be over, the work continues — and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis remains committed to helping this community recover, rebuild, and move forward TOGETHER. #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #RBC #RegionalBusinessCouncil #Jobs #TornadoRelief #StLMade

HAPPENING TODAY FROM 12-3! The @ULSTL is prepared to serve up to 5,000 people with 500,000 in Food, Toiletries and other essential resources at our regional headquarters between 12-3 at Page and Kingshighway! Please spread the word to anyone victimized by the tornado or anyone in need. #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #TornadoRelief

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE STILL IN NEED OF SUPPORT! One year after the devastating 2025 tornado, the @ulstl Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and our incredible community partners are coming together for what will be our largest distribution effort ever as part of “One Year Later: A Weekend of Service.” This Saturday, May 16, from 12–3 PM at the Urban League Regional Headquarters, we will provide food, toiletries, and essential items to thousands of families still recovering and rebuilding. This will be a drive-thru only distribution at 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113. A very special thank you to our co-sponsors and partners helping make this possible: Regional Business Council, Schnucks, Walmart, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Sam’s Club, Edward Jones, The Staenberg Group, Emerson, Ameren, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Heartland Coca-Cola, DOT Foods, Prairie Farms, RGA, and United Way of Greater St. Louis. Thank you as well to the many volunteers and organizations stepping up to serve our community during this important weekend of service. St. Louis has always shown its strength through service, and this weekend will be another powerful example of what we can accomplish together. #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #WeekendOfService #StLouisStrong #CommunitySupport

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE IN NEED OF A JOB OR CAREER OPPORTUNITY! As part of our “One Year Later: A Weekend of Service” supporting families and a community still recovering from the May 2025 tornado, ULSTL’s Save Our Sons + Sisters and the Regional Business Council are hosting the “Restoring Hope” Hiring & Resource Fair on Friday, May 15th from 10am–3pm at the Urban League Regional Headquarters. This event will feature 100+ employers and resources, on-the-spot interviews, trade school and scholarship opportunities, free professional headshots, interview-ready clothing, free lunch and more. Please help us spread the word to anyone looking for a job or career opportunity! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #SOS #RegionalBusinessCouncil #Jobs #HiringFair

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! I’d like to wish my own mother, Rita McMillan, a VERY happy Mother’s Day and thank her for being the absolute best mother I could have ever asked for in life!!! I’d also like to wish every mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and female mentor a Happy Mother’s Day Weekend and an amazing day EVERY single day!!! May God continue to bless all of you!!! Let us always remember to honor and respect the women in our lives!!! #ulstl #urbanleague #happymothersday

It’s always a pleasure to support @RitterPrepHS Cardinal Ritter College Prep! This year’s Gala was another huge success raising almost $800,000 for these amazing students. It’s also an honor meet and present the McMillan Scholarship Recipients at CRCP every year. Former school President, Leon Henderson, and I worked on creating an endowed Scholarship Fund there many years ago. We had three recipients this year who also received laptops. Helping our young people succeed is always a blessing! Congratulations to my dear friend and colleague, Tamiko Armstead, and her team for their outstanding leadership of the school. Let us all continue to commit to support this institution that has done so much for St. Louis! #CRCP #CardinalRitterCollegePrep #CatholicEducation

The Urban League’s @ULSTL Save Our Sister’s Women’s History Month Celebration was a huge success! An overflow crowd got a chance to hear wisdom from Carol Daniel, Rebeccah Bennett and Vivian Gibson! The audience was able to hear about everything from learning the history of Mill Creek to issues of self care, resilience, dedication to excellence, commitment to the community and visions for St. Louis to thrive and succeed! Stay tuned for an exciting new event coming up soon for April that you won’t want to miss! #ULSTL #UrbanLeague #SaveOurSisters