Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation
An intergenerational local arts consortium in St. Louis
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…
I am excited to share that our annual fundraising gala is back, featuring CHiLDREN OF THE SUN, a choreopoem by Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore, which will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Grandel Theater in St. Louis, Missouri.
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.
March 6th was Shirley’s birthday and I wonder what an 85-year-old Shirley would say about the sociopolitical environment we are struggling in today? Her heart would be heavy, but she’d be hoppin’ mad . . . at the TV.
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…
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…