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Census 2020: Local Africans, African-Americans consider how to respond to questions about origins

For African-Americans and people from Africa and the African diaspora, the 2020 census is already raising questions. DAVID KOVALUK | ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO The 2020 census is still two years away, but there is plenty of buzz about what the federal survey will ask, including questions about citizenship and country of origin. For the […]

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New groups help immigrants, refugees find their way to services in St. Louis

Many organizations in St. Louis have made a concerted effort recently to be more welcoming to refugees and immigrants. But that doesn’t mean that when people get here they have an easy adjustment. That process should be made easier, some say, with a new effort called the Immigrant Service Providers Network. The group, announced Tuesday at

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V4A F4KIDZ Soccer for Immigrants and Refugees youth and Kids

Missouri consistently ranks as one of the heaviest states in the country, with 30 percent of adults obese and 28 percent of children either overweight or obese.  V4A F4KIDZ program strives to promote healthy living and mentorship for immigrant kids to help them overcome social, emotional, and academic challenges as they pursue their life dreams.

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