More Than You Think

More Than You Think is an on air and online series exploring how diverse residents of the St. Louis region are linked together in a capacity that goes past race – whether it be religion, gender, sexual orientation, civic group, or neighborhood.

By exploring these linkages, we hope to shed light on regional race matters, news developments, and ongoing issues related to diversity and culture in the community.

Do you have a story that you want to share? Email ewilliams@stlpublicradio.org or tweet @STLPR_Erin.

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Arts & Culture

12:22 pm

Fri March 29, 2013

Artist Manuel Hughes Reflects On His African American Experience In St. Louis

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Hughes at the exhibit opening, March 8, 2013.

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"Rape Of The So Fine Women #2"

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"Saturday, Bloody Saturday"

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"Rape Of The So Fine Women #3 (left) and #1"

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"Hey Boy" (left) and "Crossing The Barge"

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Hughes' works are on view at 10th Street Gallery through May 4.

By Erin Williams

If it’s a true statement that art imitates life, then Manuel Hughes is living proof of that.

Economy

1:08 pm

Fri March 22, 2013

Old North Grocery Co-Op In Need Of Volunteers For Store's Survival

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The Old North Co-op carries a variety of food and dry goods from centrally located vendors. The grocery store is currently trying to figure out how to make their funds last.

By Erin Williams

After only two years of doing business in north St. Louis, the grocery store known as the Old North Grocery Co-Op may soon close down.

Store manager Jill Whitmann says re-vamping the co-op’s business model to rely primarily on volunteers will help shore up more funds before the end of May, when the budget will tighten.

Features

4:00 am

Wed March 20, 2013

16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Still Resonates With Survivor Nearly 50 Years Later

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Congress of Racial Equality and members of the All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, D.C. march in memory of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims. The banner, which says “No more Birminghams”, shows a picture of the aftermath of th

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McKinstry spoke with students at Confluence Academy March 14.

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McKinstry released her memoir, "While The World Watched," in 2011.

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McKinstry, now 64, resides in Birmingham and travels the world sharing her story.

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The church in November 2011.

By Erin Williams

Cityscape

11:20 am

Fri March 15, 2013

Cherokee Street's Blank Space Commemorates One Year As Arts Incubator

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Michael Franco, a guitarist and producer in the jazz and hip-hop instrumental duo Franco Hill, tests his levels before "Louder Than Words" begins.

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The mostly sparse main floor of Blank Space is lined with a wall of books on the opposite end.

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Vinyl records remain on sale at all times when the doors are open.

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The basement of Blank Space morphed into a stage for the inaugural 'Louder Than Words' event held in March.

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Beatmaker Abnormal sets up his equipment for the inaugural "Louder Than Words" event, a monthly beat-based and instrumental music showcase.

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Guests enjoy music and books in the dim light. Owner Kaveh Razani hopes to open a tea and coffee area in the near future.

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Guests make use of the main floor while waiting for 'Louder Than Words' to kick off.

By Erin Williams

At the south end of Cherokee Street, tucked in the woven pattern of a record store, bakery, and the occasional Mexican restaurant sits a venue with a large open window and a stenciled sign that reads “Blank Space 2847 Cherokee.”

Peer through the large windows and you’ll see just that – a few chairs scattered around, a large wall of books and some boxes filled with vinyl.

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.

By Erin Williams

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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