Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation
An intergenerational local arts consortium in St. Louis
At SBLF, Mother’s Day holds a deep meaning because it marks the anniversary of the passing of our beloved Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore, who departed on Mother’s Day morning, Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the age of 79, surrounded by her family in her Frontenac home. Even though Shirley is no longer with us, her…
Filmed in 2020 and 2021 during the height of the pandemic, Poetry in Motion: St. Louis Poets Take the Mic will debut on Nine PBS in St. Louis on May 28 at 2:00 PM. CHECK OUT THE TRAILER Directed by Dana Christian and created, produced, and hosted by Lyah Beth LeFlore-Ituen, this documentary showcases compelling…
My Nana, Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore, spoke not in whispers but in powerful declarations that will resonate through the ages. She transformed the everyday struggles of Black women—like gossip at the beauty salon, harmonies in the church choir, and the ache of a lover’s absence—into something precious. Shirley’s poetry was more than just beautiful language;…
Mother’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating our mothers and important maternal figures, allowing us to show our gratitude and reflect on the women who have served as mentors and caregivers. At SBLF, we pause to recognize the importance of Mother’s Day, particularly because our cherished namesake, https://sblfoundation.org/about-shirley-bradley-leflore/, passed away on this day,…
The SBLF, in partnership with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, will launch THE ART OF CONVERSATION on April 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM, featuring renowned poet Tara Betts at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
In 1995, motivated by the successes of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Academy of American Poets established National Poetry Month, which officially launched on April 1, 1996.
On Saturday, March 15 2025, the Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation (SBLF) recently hosted “An Intimate Afternoon with Filmmaker turned Author Hatsephi Kushma (also known as Crystal Wright)” to celebrate the release of her debut novel, Champagne, Living My Best Life, published under her pen name, Crystal Wright. Nearly 70 attendees enjoyed a lively fireside chat…
This year, the Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation is continuing its year-long celebration of womanhood by honoring Women’s History Month. The celebration of Women’s History Week began in 1978 and gained national recognition from President Jimmy Carter in 1980.
Happy February, everyone! St. Louis is once again preparing to honor Black History Month, and SBLF is joining in the celebration. Before we dive into the activities planned for this month in St. Louis, let’s take a moment to discuss the history behind Black History Month. Black History Month ironically originated in Chicago, about 300…
Tiny Desk Concerts is a video series featuring live performances that was first created in 2008 by Stephen Thompson of NPR and co-created and hosted by Bob Boilen, who previously worked on All Songs Considered, in Washington, D.C. The series has faced criticism in the past for its limited range of musical genres, particularly for…