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39th Annual Salute to Excellence Gala Comes to St. Louis Union Station
The 39th Annual Salute to Excellence Gala is coming to St. Louis Union Station for the first time! Hear from the Director of the St. Louis American Foundation and get ready for a historic evening.
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE GALA IS ON!
Hear from Raven Whitener, Director of the St. Louis American Foundation, as she shares what you can expect at the 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala.
And this year, we’re making history as the gala heads to St. Louis Union Station for the first time!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00 PM
St. Louis Union Station
Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence in education by clicking the link below!
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368653&id=4
After the Gala, stick around for the official After Party hosted by Morgan Casey.
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Want to hold election winners accountable? Discover the essential steps to make your voice heard and demand real change.
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Ayanna Pressley Calls for Action
Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for urgent Democratic action as we break down the latest headlines on today’s Black Press USA Morning Show.
Classroom!
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says Democrats have a mandate from voters, and it’s time to match their energy!
Meanwhile, the “Righteous 39,” including Don Lemon and Nekima Levy Armstrong, are fighting to have federal charges dismissed following an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is heading to the University of Texas to teach a seminar on race, equality, and freedom. And could iHeartMedia be considering a major podcast shake-up? Bloomberg reports a possible sale, but the company says it has no plans to sell.
Join us on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the conversations making news.
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Ayanna Pressley Calls for Action 📱
Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for urgent action, while the Righteous 39 face federal charges. Join us as we break down the latest headlines on Morning Show.
Classroom!
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says Democrats have a mandate from voters, and it’s time to match their energy!
Meanwhile, the “Righteous 39,” including Don Lemon and Nekima Levy Armstrong, are fighting to have federal charges dismissed following an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is heading to the University of Texas to teach a seminar on race, equality, and freedom. And could iHeartMedia be considering a major podcast shake-up? Bloomberg reports a possible sale, but the company says it has no plans to sell.
Join us on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the conversations making news.
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Senator-elect Scott Colom makes his historic first public address at Tougaloo College. Watch the full speech as he outlines his vision for Mississippi.
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