In this week’s episode hear stories about the other Hamilton – Eliza, discover what a Hollywood wrangler does, learn how the St. Louis Cardinals are opening doors with their eyes, meet a local woman making a big difference in the lives of refugees and much more.

Just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong shares a collection of essays by disabled people.

Hayveyah McGowan honors her grandmothers’ legacies with “Feelings of Home: A Need to Simplify” at the High Low Literary Arts Café and Gallery.

“It Hits Home” at the Kranzberg focuses on family life amid the pandemic with art by Christine A. Holtz and Jessica Witte.

Join HEC and Missouri Humanities Council for a 10-part, family-friendly virtual storytelling journey that brings Dan & Connie Burkhardt’s book, “Growing Up with the River” to life!

HEC Media’s Spotlight program airs every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11, and showcases St. Louis’ finest contributions to art, education, and culture. In this week’s episode meet author Tom Clavin, explore COVID science being done in Missouri, learn about a social circus for kids, see the latest exhibit at The International Photography Hall of Fame and take a moment to remember jazz legend Freddy Cole.

In “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism,” Pulitzer Prize-winner Anne Applebaum (Gulag) explores the rising tide against democracy.