Pulitzer and SBLF Presents THE ART OF CONVERSATION
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.
Author: Gabrielle David
GABRIELLE DAVID is the publisher of 2Leaf Press, and Executive Director of 2Leaf Press Inc., a multimedia nonprofit organization that promotes multicultural literature and literacy. She is the author of "TRAILBLAZERS, Black Women Who Make America Great," and the former editor of “phati’tude Literary Magazine” and co-host of “phatLiterature, A Literary TV Show.” David also serves on the board of the SHIRLEY BRADLEY LEFLORE FOUNDATION, INC. of St. Louis, MO, and also serves as a program director.
SBLF Celebrates National Poetry Month
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.
Hatsephi Kushma’s Successful Book Launch at the High Low hosted by SBLF
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…
SBLF Celebrates Women’s History Month
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.
Celebrating Black History Month in St. Louis
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…
Meet Bobby Carter, the St. Louisan leading NPR’s acclaimed Tiny Desk Concerts
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…
St. Louis’ Native Daughter, Storyteller Cheeraz Gormon
Cheeraz Gormon is a cultural advocate who creates engaging and culturally significant narratives that deeply connect with people. She is a visual storyteller, poet, and author, as well as a photographer and activist who utilizes both spoken and written language to highlight the overlooked realities of individuals, organizations, and communities. Gormon is also a spiritual…