Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation
An intergenerational local arts consortium in St. Louis
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…
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.
This National Poetry Month, I celebrate the life, the legacy, and the luminous spirit of my mother, the late St. Louis Poet Laureate Emeritus Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore A poet, performer, educator, and psychologist, she was a force of nature—prolific, profound, and unwavering in her commitment to the power of words and their connection to…
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…
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…