Missouri State Capitol Spring

Missouri Parents Outraged By School Assignment About Racism…

Parents of students at Missouri's Holt High School are mad about an assignment that asks which political party is most…
by Zack Linly
05.10.22
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush and State Sen. Steven Roberts

Accused Rapist May Try To Primary Cori Bush

Missouri Democratic State Senator Steven Roberts, who has been accused of rape more than once, may be preparing to launch…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.22.22
USA - Portraiture - Toni Morrison in New York City

Missouri School Board Reverses Toni Morrison Book Ban

Following a longstanding lawsuit that saw Toni Morrison's historic book 'The Bluest Eye' taken off shelves at libraries throughout the…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
03.04.22
Hammer and Book

Missouri Students Disciplined Over 'Start Slavery Again' Petition

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough rejected the students' request to be readmitted to the school after they participated in…
by Zack Linly
02.10.22
Gun-waving St. Louis couple plead not guilty to gun and tampering charges

Missouri Supreme Court Disciplines Mark and Patricia McCloskey

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday indefinitely suspended Mark and Patricia McCloskeys' licenses after Missouri’s chief disciplinary counsel petitioned the…
by Zack Linly
02.10.22
McCloskeys claim prosecutor used their case as part of reelection campaign

Critics: Missouri Bill Protects 'Lynching Of Black Men'

Critics say Missouri Senate Bill 666 (yes, really) -- dubbed the "Make Murder Legal Act" -- would shield killers from…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.02.22

Griot Museum Honors Black Women From St. Louis

Maya Angelou, Josephine Baker, Fontella Bass, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are just a few that come to mind — and they’ll…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
12.07.21
Former Ladue Police Officer Julia Crews

Charges Dropped Against Cop Who Shot Black Woman

Charges have been dropped against former Ladue, Missouri, police officer Julia Crews, who shot Ashley Fountain Hall in the back…
by Zack Linly
11.24.21
Kevin Strickland, exonerated after wrongful conviction for murder

Missouri Man Exonerated After More Than 40 Years

His release comes over 42 years after he was convicted of a triple homicide. It is the longest wrongful conviction…
by Anoa Changa
11.23.21
tranell stewart Missouri

Lawsuit Claims Cops Threatened To Kill Black Motorist

A Missouri black man filed a lawsuit against Maryland Heights Police accusing officers of unlawful seizure, excessive force, and unlawful…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.27.21
Olathe racist homecoming sign

'Picking Cotton' Homecoming Sign Blamed On Black Teen

A Missouri homecoming sign bearing racist, anti-Black language and shown off by two white teens is being blamed in part…
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Aaleya Carter

Missouri Girl Dies After Car Swept Into Floodwaters

Aaleya Carter's mother and siblings were able to evacuate safely, but they are undoubtedly experiencing unfathomable grief.
by Charise Frazier
10.03.21
Couple points guns at protesters marching to St. Louis mayor's home to demand resignation

Gun-Wielding GOP Lawyer Launches Senate Campaign

Almost a year shy of violently wielding a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters during the height of the movement…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Politicians, Activists Rally In DC For Progressive Agenda For Biden Administration

Cori Bush Nominated To House Judiciary Committee

As a member of the House Judiciary Committee Bush will be among a group of legislators committed to oversee and…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
Ella Jones, mayor-elect of Ferguson, Missouri

Everything To Know About Ferguson's First Black Mayor

The politician ran on a platform of public safety and neighborhood stabilization.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
Elizabeth Giesler

Assistant Principal Gets Probation For Raping A Minor

A former assistant principal has been sentenced to two years probation and has surrendered her teacher's license after being found…
by A. Woods
10.07.21
Maite Salazar, Missouri Congressional candidate

Racist Social Media Posts Surface From Congressional Candidate

Kansas City Congressional candidate exposed as a racist following old social media posts resurfacing from burner accounts.
by A. Woods
10.07.21
Maite Salazar/Emanuel Cleaver

Congress Candidate Suggests Black People All Look Alike

Kansas City Congressional candidate Maite Salazar confused Al Jarreau for Bill Cosby in an attempt to slander her opponent Rep.…
by A. Woods
10.07.21
Middle School Classroom

Mother Slams School For Ignoring Racist Bullying

Margo Boyd says her son defended himself against racist bullies and was suspended and referred to the sheriff's department.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Trade Fair IWA OutdoorClassics

Missouri May Require Residents To Own An AR-15

Missouri is a stand your ground state.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20