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What better way to end this Black History Month than talking about the Mayor of St. Louis? Tishaura O. Jones is the first Black woman elected Mayor of St. Louis in 2021. Before her time as the Mayor, she was the Democratic Committeewoman of the 8th Ward, served twice in the Missouri House of Representatives and was the first Black woman to be the Assistant Minority Floor Leader in Missouri. Additionally, she was the first Black woman to be elected as the Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013-2021. In her time as mayor, she invested millions in our communities (including our streets), helped lower violent crime by over 40% this past year, and continues to work towards data-driven strategies to put St. Louis back on the map. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Tishaura O. Jones, a Black woman, wearing a red blazer. In a circular frame is a picture of St. Louis City Hall. Text reads, ""WHY We Celebrate TISHAURA O. JONES" "The first black woman to be elected Mayor of St. Louis. P.S. Want to make her the first Black woman to be re-elected Mayor?" #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory #MayorJones #MayorofSTL #STLElections source: https://lnkd.in/gxkG6_GU

Lois D. Conley is the Founder and CEO of The Griot Museum of Black History, a space dedicated to preserving and sharing Black history in St. Louis. Conley has spent decades researching Black history and worked with National Park Services to document the Underground Railroad. Additionally, Conley has lectured at universities across the country, consulted for the Royal Tropical Museum in Amsterdam, and is a member of the Regional Justice Coalition. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Lois D. Conley, a Black woman, on the left side of the graphic. In a circular frame is a photo of The Griot Museum of Black History. Text reads ""WHY We Celebrate LOIS D. CONLEY" "The first cultural institution in St. Louis that is solely dedicated to revealing the broad scope of Black History and culture." #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory . source: https://lnkd.in/gfmZnSkA

Self-proclaimed as the "Best BBQ in the Universe," Roper's Ribs has been serving St. Louis for decades and continues using their business to support the causes they care about. Carl and Denise provided BBQ for Obama's canvassers in 2008, The Salvation Army, and countless other organizations. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Carl and Denise Roper, a Black woman and Black man, on the left side of the graphic. In a circular frame is a photo of Roper's Ribs. Text reads ""WHY We Celebrate CARL AND DENISE ROPER" "The best BBQ in the universe (according to their website) and provided BBQ to Obama’s canvassers in 2008!" #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://ropersribs.com/

Your Place (no, not your house) is a family buiness in South City serving homestyle meals in a cozy, homestyle setting. The plates are just like food that would be served at home, if you were lucky enough to have some really good chefs in your family. I can't even find the words to describe the food here, you just need to go get yourself some. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A black and white photo of Dwayne and Vera Nelson, a Black man and Black woman. In a circular frame is a photo of Your Place Diner. Text reads, ""WHY We Celebrate DWAYNE AND VERA NELSON" "The food and setting at captures what it's like eating at a Black family's dinner table- and it's so delicious." #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://lnkd.in/gTkTqQCa

In St. Louis, we pride ourselves on our Chinese food. Chan and Lefty Davis opened Lefty's Fried Rice in 2019, becoming the First 100% Black Owned Chinese Restaurant in the State of Missouri. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Chan and Lefty Davis, a black woman and black man, together. In a circular frame is a photo of Lefty's Fried Rice. Text reads, "WHY We Celebrate CHAN AND LEFTY DAVIS" "The first 100% Black owned Chinese restaurant in the State of Missouri!" #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://lnkd.in/gUwf-ZF2

"Vegan food is delicious, just hear me out." In 2008, Chef Reine Keis blessed St. Louis and vegans by opening Sweetart (@sweetartstlouis), a 100% vegan bakeshop + cafe at 2203 S 39th Street. Sometimes the daily special is called a "Big Poppa," which is SweetArt's version of a Big Mac. If it's not, get a Zora Neale Hurston with fries and cookie. Banana pudding if they have it. Thank us later. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Reine Keis, a Black woman, wearing . In a circular frame is a photo of SweetArt Bakeshop + Cafe. Text reads, ""WHY We Celebrate REINE KEIS" "In 2008, Chef Reine Keis blessed St. Louis and vegans by opening Sweetart a delicious, 100% vegan bakeshop and cafe!" #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://sweetartstl.com/

Say it with me now: WE LOVE THE DRIP COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE!!!!! They call you family when you walk in. Delicious and affordable coffee (sourced from a Black-owned roastery, California's Red Bay Coffee) and food (all made in-house!!) LaTosha Baker opened the Drip to provide a third place to the people in our City; the coffee part came second. The space is beautifully designed in a way that welcomes everyone. Seriously, if you haven't been, you need to go visit now. The Drip is an example of what businesses can be for a community when they prioritize people over profits. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of LaTosha Baker, a Black woman, wearing a black t-shirt . In a circular frame is a photo of The Drip Community Coffeehouse. Text reads, "WHY We Celebrate LATOSHA BAKER" "Providing a third place for the community to hang out, work, and hold events, The Drip was established for the people first and foremost. The delicious and affordable coffee and food is just an added bonus." #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://lnkd.in/gPwTBAPm

The FIRST Black owned dispensary in Missouri, and the ONLY Black-woman owned dispensary in the state of Missouri, Luxury Leaf, located on 1463 S Vandeventer, provides the people with what they need for the best prices in the neighborhood. They even match their competitor's prices! Owner Adrienne Scales-established Luxury Leaf with the vision of redefining the stereotypes that come with cannabis use. This dispensary focuses on education and healing with the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Today, still with education and health at the forefront, the dispensary recreationally serves all legal adults with a state-issued ID. No place brings people together like the dispensary. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Adrienne Scales, a Black woman on the left corner of the graphic . In a circular frame is a photo of Luxury Leaf. Text reads, ""WHY We Celebrate Adrienne Scales" "Owner of the FIRST Black owned dispensary in Missouri, and the ONLY Black-woman owned dispensary in the state of Missouri!" #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory source: https://lnkd.in/g-36b3tG

Chef Simone Faure is the owner of La Patisserie Chouquette, a French pastry shop that opened in St. Louis in 2013. The rumor is if you haven't had one of their heavenly croissants, you haven't lived. Faure got her start working at the Ritz Carlton Hotel chain before moving to St. Louis and has baked for LL Cool J, Missy Elliot, Jodi Foster, Brad Pitt, Queen Latifah, and more. ID: Black background with a green, red, yellow, and black border. A photo of Simone Faure, a Black woman on the left of the graphic in an apron. In a circular frame is a photo of La Patisserie Chouquette. Text reads, "WHY We Celebrate SIMONE FAURE" "Simone Faure is the owner of La Patisserie Chouquette. The rumor is that if you haven't had one of their heavenly croissants, you haven't lived. " #WeDoTheWork #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstory #BlackHistoryThenAndNow #WeAreBlackHistory #LaPatisserieChouquette Source: https://lnkd.in/ggf_sdEM