HIV Justice Coalition Holds Robust Convening – Molly Pearson

A diverse group of more than a dozen advocates gathered in St. Louis on June 12th to discuss strategies, tactics, and what lies ahead in…

By the Numbers: The Missouri Vehicle Stops Report

Black Missourians are more likely to be pulled over than their white neighbors. Much more likely. Each year since 2000, the Attorney General of Missouri…

End of 2019 MO Legislative Session Allows Advocates to Turn Attention to Federal Issues

With the General Assembly adjourning the 2019 Legislative Session on May 17, social justice advocates in Missouri now have more opportunity to focus on important…

Empowering You Newsletter | July 2019

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Affordable Housing is Out of Reach for Missourians

In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Missouri, full-time workers need to earn $16.00 per hour. This is Missouri’s…

Saving Ourselves – In Favor of Ratifying the ERA

On April 11, Nicole Lynch, our spring intern, gave a speech to those gathered in the First Floor Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol Building…

Empowering You Newsletter | June 2019

Empower Missouri St. Louis Awards Dinner Recap

Legislative Session Update

The major take-away for me from the 2019 Legislative Session is the importance of working in coalition with others for evidence-based public policies. Empower Missouri…

Reflections from the Griot

On Saturday, May 11th, The Griot Black History Museum in St Louis hosted a Community Prayer Breakfast to honor and recognize the caregivers and the…