We speak with novelist David Haynes, who created the literary organization Kimbilio to bring together writers of the African diaspora for community, support, and to make a change through their craft right here in St. Louis.

They aim to change the face of American literature and provide community and support to writers within the Black community.

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The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many, but for some it can bring stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Carol sits down with Counselor and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. Candice Cox to discuss how people can manage their mental health, especially after all of the turbulent events we faced this year.

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Carol talks to the film director and cast of Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" in a post-screening Q&A about the creation of the film, activism, and more questions about their most memorable demonstrations portrayed in the film.

Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" takes an in-depth look at St. Louis civil rights leader Percy Green, whose activism, from scaling the Gateway Arch to leading modern-day protests, has defined a lifetime of resistance. Download the PBS app to watch the film or visit www.ninepbs.org/percy-green-man-of-action.

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In this week's episode, Carol speaks with insurance and financial strategist Kathy Conley-Jones about how to advocate for your insurance coverage and find financial resources in light of the tornado that hit the city of St. Louis this past spring.

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On this episode of Listen, St. Louis, with Carol Daniel, a food educator and chef in Ferguson, tells us her journey and passion behind what she does for her community. Chef Queenie Vessey shares how a childhood of scarcity inspired her passion for gardening, cooking, and teaching. Now through her work with A Red Circle in North St. Louis County, she's empowering her community with skills in cooking, canning, and home gardening.

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In this episode, we catch up with retired Capt. Ron Johnson to revisit his time in Ferguson after he was appointed to lead protest security during the civil unrest following the shooting death of Mike Brown Jr.

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#ferguson

Linda Grandberry-Shelton has been a homeowner and resident in the Ville neighborhood for 40 years. This historically black neighborhood in St. Louis City was one of the communities that was hit by the EF-3 tornado on May 16th, and Linda's family home was completely destroyed.

In this episode, Carol goes into the community to speak with Linda about what happened that day, how it has affected her family, and how they are moving forward.

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#stlouis #tornado

Dr. Mati Haltshwayo Davis resigned from her position as the City of St. Louis's Director of Health just days after the 2025 mayoral election. She was appointed by Tishaura Jones during the pandemic in 2021 after making her mark nationally as an infectious disease physician. On this episode, she sits down with Carol Daniel to talk about her time working for the city of St. Louis, why she resigned, and more.

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In this special three-part series, Carol sits down with three outgoing St. Louis City officials: former Mayor Tishaura Jones (accompanied by her father Virvus Jones, a former St. Louis City Comptroller and alderman), former Director of Health Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO Neil Richardson. In these candid conversations, Jones, Richardson, and Davis talk about their time in office, the challenges they faced, and what's next for them and their careers.

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#stlouis #government #health