Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

Carol sits down with the founder of Black Men Read, Keyon Watkins, to talk about the literacy rates of black males in St. Louis. Hear how his personal journey and the need for change in the community inspire his impactful initiatives. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! READ MORE: BLK Men Read | A non-profit organization Drawn In (ninepbs.org) #BlackMenRead #Literacy

A grassroots organization with a chapter in St. Louis is working to give Black men the tools necessary to heal, develop leadership skills and become politically astute. Black Men Build offers members a space to be vulnerable and serve the very community they may have previously harmed. The organization was founded in Miami and currently has eight chapters throughout the country. Serroge Watt and Ronnie Amiyn discuss the necessity for healing circles as a tool that Black men can pass down to their families. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! READ MORE: https://www.blackmen.build/ https://www.pbs.org/show/portrayal-perception-african-american-men-boys/ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-challenges-facing-black-men-and-the-case-for-action/ #BlackMenBuild #healingcircle

On Aug. 14, 2014, an uprising began in Dellwood and Ferguson, MO, after the shooting death of 17-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer. The civil unrest in the city was amplified by young people on social media and rippled across the world. Over the last 10 years, the city of Ferguson (and parts of North County) has experienced many shifts and changes. We discuss what happened and where we are today with community leaders, business owners, residents, and activists. After the smoke settled, did we leave with lessons or scars? - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

During the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were granted basic Civil Rights after the Civil War. A number of eras and movements occurred afterward, such as the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights movement to further the fight for equality in this country. Where are we now with the understanding of where we are as a country today? What have we accomplished? What is in our way? We take a look back on our conversations about race, social justice, and civil rights with Rudy Nickens, Starsky Wilson, and Amy Hunter. What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

St. Louis has one of the fastest-growing art scenes in the country today. The arts have always had deep roots and purpose for many people who live here. We spoke with Dr. Marty Casey about how the city's issue with violent crime inspired her to start the UnGUN Institute, Cbabi Bayoc about representation in art, and Liya Beth LeFlor and Marsha Cann about the power of poetry. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

According to a poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos, approximately 6 in 10 Americans believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are "a good thing." But Missouri is apart of a large number of states where anti-DEI bills are being introduced. Take a look back at our DEI conversations with professionals in the St. Louis area. This episode features Chief DEI Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., Valerie Patton, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis' President & CEO, Martha Garcia-Kampen, and VP of DEI for Caleres, Amy Hunter. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

We are looking back at some of our favorite conversations about mental health and health disparities with Influencer Koran Bolden, Therapist Candice Cox, and Dr. Mati Haltshwayo Davis, the Director of Health for the City of St. Louis. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

In 2023, a luxury dining establishment debuted in downtown St. Louis called Rated Test Kitchen. The owner is an award-winning Chef and St. Louis native, 22-year-old Juwan Rice. He and Carol discuss what it was like a business, inspiration, and much more. What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

This month is Men's Health Awareness this month and Carol sits down with the Executive Director of The Empowerment Network Mellve Shahid to talk about Prostate Cancer. A disease that black men are nearly 2x's more likely to be diagnosed and die from. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast!

Businesses like Walgreens and CVS are closing many stores nationwide, creating pharmacy deserts, specifically in underserved and underrepresented communities. Carol is joined by Dr. Marcus Howard to talk about how he is combating this crisis in St. Louis by filling in the gap with GreaterHealth Pharmacy in the DelmarDivine. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

June is recognized around the world as PRIDE month, where we focus on the visibility and inclusion of the people of the LGBTQ+ community. Carol is joined by Vincent Flewellen, Associate Vice President for DEI and Chief Diversity Officer at Webster University, to have a personal conversation as a black gay man in St. Louis. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

The CDC says the Black maternal health crisis is a state of emergency. Black mothers in Missouri are three times as likely to die within a year of giving birth compared to white mothers, according to the state's Department of Health & Senior Services. Host Carol Daniel discusses the issue and what can be done with Washington University's Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Dineo Khabele. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Host Carol Daniel sits down with Rudy Nickens to discuss the impacts of racial trauma and how Black communities are affected by internalized and structural racism. Nickens previously served as the director of racial equity for the Ferguson Commission and is now the Founder and Director of the institute for Black Liberation. He explains why he believes the institute is necessary for healing and true freedom. To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Host Carol Daniel and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation, Kelvin Adams, talk about the achievement gap in students in this country. Are we still on a steady road of improvement since desegregation? Or are there things that still haven't been addressed? What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

How much more vibrant would the St. Louis economy be if more African Americans thrived educationally, financially, and emotionally? Join Carol Daniel and economist William M. Rodgers III, from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Institute for Economic Equity, for a discussion about how wage gaps impact the entire region. The Institute’s recently published 2024 State of Economic Equity delves into factors that underpin economic inequity, including the role of mental health and disconnected youth. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

African Americans have the highest rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder compared to any other racial group. Candice Cox, Therapist and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. (Keep Healing and Overcoming Struggles), joins Carol to discuss how we got here and what needs to be done to overcome trauma and ensure mental well-being. To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their families are more likely to struggle accessing care due to bias in the medical system. Joy Balls-Berry, associate professor at Washington University Medical School, studies those inequities and joins #ListenStLouis host Carol Daniel to discuss the role bias plays in healthcare and why researchers need more diversity in their clinical trials. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below! To experience more of the #CarolDanielPodcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

Every night, thousands of young people go to sleep without the safety, stability, and support of a family or a home, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. In St. Louis City, Black residents are four times as likely to be homeless as their white counterparts according to the city's Department of Human Services. But beyond those numbers, what is the day-to-day experience of a young, unhoused Black person in our region? Angela Coleman shares her story of being unhoused for 16 years with host Carol Daniel. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below! To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss a podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

While teaching at Normandy High School, Sheryl Rogers suffered a violent attack by a student. The video went viral and sparked a conversation about how we can protect our teachers. Host Carol Daniel sat down with her to discuss her career and how we can nurture our educators' well-being. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know by writing in on our webpage at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

April is #PoetryMonth and Carol Daniel is kicking it off with a discussion on the power and history of Black poetry in St. Louis. She is joined by author Lyah Beth LeFlore, daughter of the late St. Louis City poet laureate Shirley Price Bradley LeFlore, and poet Marsha Cann. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know in the comments below! To experience more of #ListenStLouis, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe to Nine PBS so you never miss a #ListenStLouis episode