Spotlight: Celebrating Local Activists

    Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spotlight celebrates local activists.

     

    Glynis Brooks, “Harriet Tubman: An American Hero”

    Harriet Tubman is one of the most notable icons in American and African American history. A hero and symbol of freedom, bravery, and strength.

     

    Go Out, Speak Out, Help Out, Be Human STL

    Be Human Stl is a community effort of local bars and restaurants to raise funds, awareness, and response for the human rights abuses of immigrants and refugees.

     

    In Her Own Words: Civil Rights Activist Frankie Freeman

    Frankie Muse Freeman spent her life fighting discrimination and helped to establish many civil rights policies.

     

    Policy Makers in India Turn to a Leading Expert in St. Louis for Help with Toxic Smog in New Delhi

    Some of the most Polluted cities from all over the world call on Pratim Biswas with Washington University in St. Louis to advise them—when facing serious public health issues from pollution.

     

    Author Lynne Olson Talks About “Madame Fourcade’s Secret War”

    Lynne Olson talks about Madame Fourcade’s Secret War, the true story of the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II.

     

    Connecting St. Louis to the Missouri Watershed at the Saint Louis Art Museum

    Currents 117: Dave Hullfish Bailey at the Saint Louis Art Museum uses art to examine land usage, the environment, and the Missouri Watershed.

     

    Animal Rescue Saves Dogs By Teaching Humans

    Animal rescue group, the Gateway Pet Guardians help dogs & humans. Their outreach program is making a difference in the community in so many ways!

     

    Tune in next Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11 for a ‘Spotlight’ when we will be highlighting small business throughout the region.