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Fellowship Producer

Erin Williams has joined St Louis Public Radio as a Fellowship Producer, where she will be creating stories centered around regional race matters, as well as diversity and culture. Prior to arriving in St. Louis, Erin Worked as an editorial aide and staff writer at The Washington Post, covering arts, culture, and entertainment for the Style section and was a reporter for the site The Root – DC. She also produced the Friday ‘NewsViews’ roundtable segment for WPFW-FM under the tutelage of veteran journalist Askia Muhammad. She graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Telecommunication and Film. During her undergraduate years, Erin interned at Alabama Public Radio, and spent part of the summer of 2008 as an congressional intern for Artur Davis.  

Erin enjoys traveling and road trips, live shows, exploring museums, and finding the best that every city she inhabits has to offer.

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4:00 am
Tue March 12, 2013

Vicente Fox On Understanding Immigration And Winning The War On Drugs In Mexico

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Former president of Mexico Vicente Fox will speak at Powell hall on March 12.
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Vicente Fox was elected president of Mexico in 2000 and served for six years. His election was the first for the conservative National Action Party in 71 years, and helped spark talks with the United States on drugs and immigration. Before serving his country, he built up his business background and leadership skills as governor of  Guanajuato, where he built the country's economy to one of the largest in Mexico. 

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Education
5:11 pm
Mon March 4, 2013

Soldan High School Students Receive $22,000 In New Band Instruments From Fidelity Investments

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The students receive their new instruments from the Fidelity representatives. Over $22,000 in new instruments were donated to the Soldan International Studies High School band program
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The students assemble after receiving their new instruments from the Fidelity representatives. Over $22,000 in new instruments were donated to the Soldan International Studies High School band program
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Young musicians at Soldan International Studies High School thought they were just performing for school visitors from Fidelity Investments today, but were surprised instead with brand new clarinets, saxophones, and flutes.

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Cityscape
3:47 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Being Gay And Muslim: Worldwide Film Festival Exploring African Issues Debuts In St. Louis

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Image still from the documentary "I Am Gay and Muslim." It will screen Sunday at the Missouri History Museum as part of the Africa World Documentary Film Festival.
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Six years ago, the annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival debuted in St. Louis.

The festival is back at the Missouri History Museum and runs through Sunday, March 3rd.  The three-day event features documentaries from filmmakers all over the world that are focused on social culture, sexual identity, mental disabilities, and more.

After showing in St. Louis, the films will travel to nine other venues across three continents.

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Arts & Culture
4:00 am
Wed February 27, 2013

'Child Of The Civil Rights Movement' Author Paula Young Shelton Furthers Legacy Of African Americans

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In 'Child of the Civil Rights Movement,' Shelton recalls witnessing history being made by activists and action members at her dining room table.
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Shelton gives a reading of her book to students at Long Elementary.
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Shelton recalled staging her first protest as a child when, after her family was refused service at a restaurant, she broke out in a tantrum from hunger.
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Shelton took questions and talked to students about growing up in Atlanta after her reading. She is now an elementary school teacher in Washington D.C.
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Business
5:00 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Bank-On Save-Up Aims To Give Underprivileged Access To Financial Services

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Bank-On Save-Up aims to teach individuals the basics of saving money and opening accounts.
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Bank-On Save-Up is a new program aimed at giving individuals and families access to bank accounts. It is part of a nationwide initiative  aimed at helping underprivileged families build financial independence.

The project is being administered locally by a group called the St. Louis Unbanked Taskforce.

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