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Stories

Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • Getting Involved In the Movement for Social Justice

    If you are looking for ways to develop or deepen your involvement in racial justice, below you’ll find a collection of resources to help get you started, whether it be by donating, marching, signing a petition or writing your local and federal elected officials. Articles and Resources 10 Ways You Can Support The Black Lives…

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  • Meet SLU’s 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

    Gena-Fae Fillingham B.A. Urban and Community Studies, summa cum laude Valedictorian, SLU Class of 2020 Gena-Fae Fillingham was born and raised in a small farm town in Nebraska, where her mother taught her to care about the most vulnerable in her community. She worked as a certified nurses’ aide throughout her senior year in high…

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  • Profile in Determination: Diaraye Bah, College Prep Student

    No one is more determined to succeed than Diaraye Bah. Born in Guinea, Diaraye majored in biology at the Universite Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry (UGANC) before emigrating to the United States in 2012. She currently works as a Patient Care Associate at Metropolitan Hospital, taking vital signs, executing EKGs and collecting specimens from patients.…

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  • Event: Black Workers and the Triple Pandemic (6/24)

    Confronting COVID, Economic Freefall, and Structural Racism RSVP HERE WED. JUNE 24, 2020 * 12pm – 2 pm * Virtual Forum Please note: ZOOM link will be shared with all participants on the day before and day-of the event. Black workers are facing a crisis on multiple fronts. They are more likely to be frontline…

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