Ashley Winters

“Black and Latino patients were 27% and 5% less likely, respectively, to receive any treatment (radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, or cryotherapy) than white patients.” Mellve Shahid Sr. vividly recalls the phone call he received 16 years ago from his urologist, telling him he could either change his lifestyle or expect to live […]

Families go through a tables full of book bags of all kinds during the third annual Ride N' School Supplies Charity Car and Bike Show Sat. Aug. 7, 2021. The event was held at the O'Fallon Park YMCA. Credit: Photo by Wiley Price | St. Louis American

Story Stitcher's John House IV, Brandon Willis and Keith Brown at the boards Mon. July 29, 2024. Credit: Photo by Wiley Price I St. Louis American

Nine PBS Listen, St. Louis Podcast: Live Ferguson Special commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Michael Brown Jr. shooting and the Ferguson Unrest with a live audience and panel discussion with Carol Daniel as host. “We are grateful for everyone who has shared their stories with us so we can help our region understand where […]

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell won the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District in a race that became the second-most expensive House battle in history. Bell spoke at the Marriott Hotel in downtown St. Louis after he was declared the projected winner, Bell said. With bells ringing throughout the ballroom, Bell said, […]

(Left) Founder Eddie Ross, Business Manager Shantasha Love, (Middle) Missouri State Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark, (Right) Brandee Jelks, Program Director for Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation. Credit: Diva Diva Empowerment Foundation

by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American August 10, 2024 August 10, 2024

“One small knick can cause an infection and if not treated properly can lead to amputation” Faith Monet Taylor says the nail-care profession was saturated when she was 13 years old and, even as a young teen, she sought ways to set herself apart from the more experienced technicians. She chose a path less-traveled, […]

All Roads Lead to Ferguson Unity Walk took place in honor of Michael Brown Jr., on August 9, the 10th anniversary of the killing of the young Ferguson teen by former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. The unity march began at Normandy High School where Brown graduated in 2014 and ended at the Canfield Apartments […]

Debra Ware owner of FierceLoveSoul working her magic on Kimberly Goodwin Sat. Sept. 17, 2022 at this years Frizz Festival in Tower Grove Park. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American